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Old 07-25-2010, 10:30 AM
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Shut engine off "hot". After 5 minutes turned key and got a click. Two more tries, click. Next two tries silence. Anyone? I have seen this discussed in the past but couldn't locate searching. Thanks (cooled 5 minutes, started right up)edit

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Old 07-25-2010, 10:44 AM
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get a new battery?
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Old 07-25-2010, 10:50 AM
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It's a Wesco about 6 mo. old.
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Old 07-25-2010, 01:12 PM
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Old 07-25-2010, 02:55 PM
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starter is probably givin up the ghost. tap it with a hammer a few times and see if it comes back to life.

or replace it
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