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1996 saturn: off, when I go to restart the car it will not start

 
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I have a 1996 saturn sl2. After driving the car for a period of time and I stop my car and shut if off, when I go to restart the car it will not start. Sometimes I have to wait almost 2 hours for the car to start. Power comes on, key turns and all I hear is a click sound. Is it a battery issue, starter issue? I am pretty clueless when it comes to cars.

 

Country: United States
Make: Saturn
Model: sl2
Year: 1996

Submitted: 371 days and 18 hours ago.
Category: Saturn
Value: $18
Status: CLOSED

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Expert:  FIXITMAN replied 371 days and 16 hours ago.


FIXITMAN :

Hello JACUSTOMER, this is typically due to a starter problem. When a starter first begins to fail it will act up when it gets hot and expands. If you need more help let me know.

Customer :

would you recommend replace the starter? anything I can do to by pass this until i get it fixed? I heard pouring cool water will help

FIXITMAN :

I would try tapping on the starter lightly with a hammer. In a lot of cases this will break it free.

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