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If the starter isn't even cranking the engine then I'd be looking at the wires on the starter to make sure they're tight. If they're loose you could be losing connection from time to time. If they're tight then theres a chance the starter is almost buggard. Start with the wires.
you need an ignition switch. One way to figure it out is to turn the key to engage the starter, quickly........over and over, the "catch and start" will happen with no change and suddenly, its engaged. Or, keep the key in the START position, don't let up on it and hit the steering column with your fist, or the steering wheel. It may just be shorting out.
This is a strange one that might not be easy to find. My ball park guess is that you have an ignition or ignition relay problem. See if jiggling the keys while starting helps this. I don't think that the amount of time you are waiting really has any bearing on this problem. Other problems could be a grounding issue, starter, maybe battery or alternator.
You might try and remove the anti theft system. If that doesn't work try to disconnect the battery until the system resets itself. BTW howdoes it run? Is it in good shape otherewise?
The first thing you want to check for is the brake signal,without this signal it will not crank,this is the easy one make sure you get brake light,the second is to have the starter tested by a direct method,this gives the indication of the health of the starter
hi if the check engine light comes on i would start by changing fuel filter or fuel pump, however sometimes sensors dont trigger the check engine light and if it doesnt come on i would pull out the cam and crank sensors and clean them as they maybe dirty and causing the spark to die randomly
yes the switch would cause that problem with the brake light but not the dash lights, these cars had problems with the ignition swith and the chip reader on the ignition, hope this helps.
try this: turn key on, crank starter for 1 second, leave key on for 10 minutes. after 10 min. shut key off and repeat 3 times. (on second try, crank a sec. or so longer, the reprogram may take off right away. if not, repeat make sure battery is strong, key could be on for 1/2 hr. sometimes engaging emergency brake before key is turned on prevent daytime running lites to come on to save battery power (if equipped). been through it, thought i'd mention it
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