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Today it was 15 degrees outside and I had some trouble starting up my car. For about the first 5 times I turned the key I got one click and nothing else. On the 6th key turn my car turned but did not start up. On the 7th try I just got a single click again. Finally on the 8th try I gave my car a bit of gas while I turned the key. My car reluctantly started up at this point. I drive a 98 GS 400 approaching 171,000 miles.

What do you guys think the issue could be? Starter? Fuel Pump? Any help is always appreciated.
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