2002 Dodge Stratus

2002 DODGE STRATUS
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PALS4EVER2
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2002 Dodge Stratus Front Wheel Drive Automatic

When I try to start my car I need to turn the key back and forth a few times before it will start. It seems to only happen when the car has sat for several hours first.
Sep 19, 2008 at 9:51 PM
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BLACKOP555
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you mean on off on off?

will it not crank unless you do this or just not fire up?
Sep 20, 2008 at 8:49 AM
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PALS4EVER2
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You do not have to turn it all the way off.
But this is the crank.

Thanks
Sep 20, 2008 at 3:46 PM
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BLACKOP555
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could you please retype that its a bit jumbled!
Sep 20, 2008 at 4:36 PM
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PALS4EVER2
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You do not have to turn the key to the off to get it to start. When you turn the key to the start position
you get a ticking sound if you release it and turn it to the start position about 2-3 times then it will finly trun over and start.
Thanks for your help
Pat.
Sep 21, 2008 at 2:00 AM
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BLACKOP555
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i would deffinetly check out the starter if thats whats happening sounds like the starter is getting the signal, is it a rappid clicking or just one click then nothing?

check battery also along with the starter relay.
Sep 22, 2008 at 9:27 PM
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