starting problems

BUICK CENTURY
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KB0813
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..i have a 2001 buick century with 93,000 mi. and im having problems with startig it ....the battery is holding the charge but its hit or miss to start it .....sometimes it starts right up and some time its just dead.....when it doesnt start its clicking and then nothing.....some of my dashboard lights are popping on now out of nowehere...the airbag light was on then off and the the brake light was on this a.m. and then went off....do you think its the ignition or possibly the starter....?
Oct 11, 2007 at 9:31 AM
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CLY
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Have you had the altenator checked? Low battery voltage can cause those ligts to come on and also cause your starting problems. I would also inspect you battery terminals and make sure that they are clean and tight...


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Oct 12, 2007 at 4:05 PM
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