Date: 10 Aug 2006 22:36:11 -0700 From: "cameca8nospamo.com" <cameca8nospamo.com> Subject: Re: 9.3 start problems
jttiddlywinksnospaml.com wrote: > I am having random starting problems w/ my 2000 9.3 SE w/ 90K miles. > It happens occasionally when I drive about 10 - 20 minutes stop for a > short while (5-15 minutes) turn it back on and it won't start. The key > turns and the electric panel charges, but nothing else. It doesn't > turn over or make any sounds whatsoever. If I wait about 20-25 minutes > it starts again. I've taken it to the dealership 4 different times now > and they've been unable to recreate the problem. Someone else in this > group had a similar problem, but I wasn't able to contact them for the > remedy. Please help! > Oh and they did recheck and fix the connections to the battery and that > wasn't it. > Thanks, Jill A buddy of mine suggested it might have something to do with the security system. It happens when we just run in and out somewhere and probably don't put the car in lockdown mode. He suggested trying to put it into lockdown mode then taking it back out and seeing if it started then. I've got a few short errands I'm gonna run tomorrow so maybe I can try it.