My car intermittently won't crank

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Have a 2001 grand prix gt 3800 v6 and it's started intermittently doing nothing when I turn the key usually right after I come out of a store or stop somewhere then get back in . I turn the key and nothing no sound and then after a few minutes in cranks up as usual.  So far it's only happened after I drive it to the store or something. When I go out in morning or after it's sat it always cranks . It did it a few times about a month ago then stopped for a while and in last few days it's started doing it again. What could this be ? 90% of time it cranks right up no problem.  Input is appreciated,  thank you.

MVSDude · Answer

I suspect when the engine heats, things expand. Depending on how old your battery is, it may not have the cranking amps necessary to turn over a hot engine. Have your battery checked out first, then look to issues with the rest of your starting system - starter, solenoid, etc.

Answered by MVSDude on June 1, 2021

agent provocateur · Answer

Might be a solenoid/relay thats dying. Check main relay and such.

Your starter might be dying. Get a hammer and tap on the starter and try again. If this works, then replace starter.

Might be the heat is making your wiring or something related to the electricals disconnect intermittently due to thermal expansion.

My car intermittently won't crank

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