Car won't start when hot

Tiny
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My car will start fine but once the engine is hot and I turn it off, it won't start (almost as if the battery doesn't have enough juice to turn the engine over). If I let it sit for a while, it will start right up. Any ideas?
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Saturday, March 3rd, 2012 AT 5:47 PM

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Tiny
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Have you had the battery and alternator tested?Also have you made sure the battery cables are clean and tight?Do you have a multimer or test light?
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Saturday, March 3rd, 2012 AT 5:53 PM
Tiny
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I haven't, but I certainly will. Thank you.
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Saturday, March 3rd, 2012 AT 5:59 PM
Tiny
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Alright keep me posted we need to eliminate those to see if its a bad starter.
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Saturday, March 3rd, 2012 AT 6:18 PM

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