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In reply to the discussion: In a Temporary State of... [View all]
justaprogressive
(3,275 posts)69. Your car has two vital
underbody ground straps. Many people online have referred to these exposed connections as being a
major culprit in starting issues.
So, do you hear EITHER the pump prime or the solenoid wind?
I submit that the ECU recognizes the key handshake or the the dash lights wouldn't come on!
This makes me think it is NOT the key at the root of the problem.
...Fixed my own cars for 50 years.
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Lawn Ornament..Tell!! We need battery replacement already on a 2yr old car, grrr, nuisance
appalachiablue
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#37
My best car was a 1992 4Runner (SR5). 380,000 miles before the crankshaft broke.
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#77
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Dec 2024
#39
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