1986 Pontiac Fiero car doesn't crank

Tiny
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  • 1986 PONTIAC FIERO
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 178,000 MILES
I cant figure this out. Sometimes when I shut my car off, then return to get in and go, it doesn't crank. It makes no noise at all. If I continue to try and crank it it still doesnt crank. HOWEVER, if I leave it alone for several minutes without trying then it will crank. It doesnt do this all the time. It does it when I least expect it. Ive already had the starter redone, checked battery cables. I'm lost on this one. Any clue or suggestions of the problem?
Monday, April 28th, 2008 AT 5:15 PM

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Tiny
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Try starting it in neutral, maybe your neutral safety switch is no good.
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Monday, April 28th, 2008 AT 5:18 PM
Tiny
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I tried that, I tried everything I could think of. Someone said I may have a ground problem?
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Monday, April 28th, 2008 AT 5:57 PM
Tiny
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Well you need tyo make sure the battery terminals are tight and also check with a test light to see if the starter is getting powser when you are trying to start it.
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Monday, April 28th, 2008 AT 6:00 PM
Tiny
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Ok, thanks. Haven't tried that.
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Wednesday, April 30th, 2008 AT 10:10 AM

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