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Hard to start 2000 es300

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Old 08-07-13, 09:59 AM
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Default Hard to start 2000 es300

Every know and then I go out to start my car and it will not do anything but click one time. What do you think is the problem?
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Start by making sure that the battery cable clamps where they connect to the battery posst are not loose.

Try turning them by hand and see if they move. If they do, you may have to buy a new cable terminal from the dealer.

This is a common problem.

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I have seen every now and then a loose or corroded connection to the signal plug on the starter. hard to reach without removing the battery but it can be done from under the car. then use a pocket mirror and a flashlight from above to inspect the spade like terminal in the starter solenoid.
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I would suggest the battery terminal connectors as well. Certainly the cheapest and easiest fix!
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If it's not the battery, it could be your starter solenoid contacts.
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