When I start the car, I have to wait couple.

Tiny
ILUVCARS
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When I start the car, I have to wait couple seconds for all the light's on the dashboard to clear out, and then start it. However, if I try to start the car quickly than the car cranks and doesn't start properly. What do you think is the problem? And how much would it cost?
Sunday, December 16th, 2012 AT 6:12 PM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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I would have the distributor checked as it is a common failure for this problem

Roy
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Sunday, December 16th, 2012 AT 6:31 PM
Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Problem is most probably due to a failing relay. The links below should be helpful.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F2OsgXmshI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kY_GnVwOF9U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viIZ8k60awY
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Sunday, December 16th, 2012 AT 7:07 PM

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