When I turn key on it takes a few seconds for the starter to kick in then it Kicks off

Tiny
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If I hold the key all the way on the starter will kick on and off till I let go of the key but the car will not start I changed the starter switch still does the same thing can you help me
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Thursday, May 10th, 2012 AT 2:02 AM

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Tiny
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The first thing to do is have the battery "load tested". You need to make sure that it is good. It might have low voltage.
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Thursday, May 10th, 2012 AT 2:05 AM
Tiny
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Battery is good
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Thursday, May 10th, 2012 AT 2:13 AM
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So you have had a load test done? What is the voltage on the battery?
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Thursday, May 10th, 2012 AT 2:33 AM

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