More than once I had the battery checked and deemed worthy, only to find out
it was still the battery. After three years, if I even suspected there
might be a problem, it's the cheapest fix I can think of. This is not just
cars, but I had a motorcycle do the same damn thing.

So far three cars have done this and one bike. No, I'm not jinxed, I have
had a lot of cars and motorcycles. This happens when you are old :-)

G-Man

Just my opinion, your mileage may vary, void where prohibited by law!




<morshedbashir@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Aug 28, 9:20 am, "G-Man" <g_fore...@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> Batteries are cheap. I'd start by just replacing it. I had a flaky
>> battery
>> once. It tested fine, but like you, at times it would just not crank.
>> Seems I had a shorted cell that worked off/on intermittently.
>>
>> G-Man
>
> G-Man, do you work in a battery shop? I see you always suggest to
> replace battery.
>
> I am not saying, the battery is not a suspect. Autozone can check it
> out.
>
> When you turn the key and car does not start, try jiggling the key. If
> it is due to ignition key problem, car might start up.
>
> Also try jigling gear (in park) to rule out safety switch problem.
>
> Hope this helps.
>