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Old 08-25-2010, 09:35 PM
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Hey Guys, I have a 93 Bonneville that has a starting problem. When I try to start it, the first try there is nothing, but when I try again it cranks a few times then starts sluggishly. I don't really trust it to drive it right now. I'm thinking this is a bad starter? Any ideas are appreciated.

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Start with cleaning the battery cables, both ends of both cables. Have you had the battery load tested?
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IAC valve may not be opening all the way. Next time, step on the throttle just a little bit and then start it. See what happens.
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