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Old 01-26-2009
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Car Sometimes won't start

For the last couple of weeks, at random times, in the morning, after the movies, after work, etc, my car sometimes won't start. I try to start the car, I get a *click* noise, my dash lights, cluster, will all blink then go black. When this happens, my voltmeter reads 0 volts. But I simply open my hood, disconnect the positive (+) power and then reconnect it and the car starts right up. Anybody know the cause of my problem? Thanks.

If it helps, I'm running a yellow top optima battery.
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Re: Car Sometimes won't start

sounds like the battery is crapping out. thats what started happening to me with yellowtop until one day it wouldnt start at all.
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Re: Car Sometimes won't start

Well getting my battery checked would be my first clue
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