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Jun 21, 2012 | 07:16 PM

#16

teemerz

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I'm having the same issue...I have to try cranking it a few times before it finally starts. It clicks, clicks....then I wait a few seconds and it fires right up. Haven't looked at the starter yet, but I did replace the battery. Im betting it's a bad connection on the starter (like a loose ground) but let me know if you fixed it and how you fixed it...it's getting pretty annoying

Jun 23, 2012 | 11:47 AM

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gs3some

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I had the same issue, but it went away after a week of doing it. I hope it doesnt come back because it is pretty annoying.

Jun 23, 2012 | 11:50 AM

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GS4_Fiend

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Post a video would help alot

Jun 23, 2012 | 04:11 PM

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giolex300

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how about checking your ignition switch

Jun 27, 2012 | 09:43 AM

#20

EngnPushr

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From: Virginia

If it is cranking and not firing up I would take a look a the fuel pump. When you initially put the key in the ignition the fuel pump primes the rail, but sometimes that function can fail and when it does it takes some cranking over for the fuel pump to get enough fuel to the rail in order for the car to start. I haven't had that problem with my GS, but I had it with me Denali and it took me a little while to figure out the problem. Not sure if that helps, but at least something else to take a look at.

Jul 11, 2012 | 08:50 AM

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gs3some

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So monday the starter issue came back . It wouldnt crank over when turning the the key. I managed to get it started after several attempts through out the day. Brought the car to my mechanics and it turns out solenoid in the starter sticks when cold which means i have to replace the whole unit.

Just got a price for 221 for a rebuilt starter.

Jul 14, 2012 | 11:00 PM

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midship909

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my 98 2000 gs400 is doing the same thing its a hit or miss when i wanna use my GS currently. did you at least hear one click when you try to start it?

Jul 16, 2012 | 03:35 PM

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gs3some

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Quote:

Originally Posted by midship909

my 98 2000 gs400 is doing the same thing its a hit or miss when i wanna use my GS currently. did you at least hear one click when you try to start it?

I heard a click but then nothing, it didnt want to turn over. I had it replaced with a new one, will be putting on upper control arms and new back brakes, when in rome right.