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Old Sep 26, 2002
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it takes me 2 keyturns to start my car

hm...it takes me 2 key turns to start my car....anyone know what the problem is?

about 3 days ago, I forgot I started my car(due to the quietness of the engine)
and I accidentally turned the ignition key again, while my car was already running

would this be a sparkplug problem? or did I mess up the starter??
actually, the 2 start problem is only once in a while, but as I get farther away from the
"turning the ignition while the car was on" incident
the car is starting to act normal

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Old Sep 27, 2002
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[hr]Originally posted by: angjc3
hm...it takes me 2 key turns to start my car....anyone know what the problem is?

about 3 days ago, I forgot I started my car(due to the quietness of the engine)
and I accidentally turned the ignition key again, while my car was already running

would this be a sparkplug problem? or did I mess up the starter??
actually, the 2 start problem is only once in a while, but as I get farther away from the
"turning the ignition while the car was on" incident
the car is starting to act normal[hr]
My guess it could be the starter...those things are so damn quiet when they idle...unless u have an exhaust like I do...


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Are you low on gas when this occurs?
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Old Sep 27, 2002
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my 01 did that like 5 times... my 02 did that once or twice. it might have been the gas cause you know how our gauges are... also thought it might have been my system cause i usually bump it and turn off the car... i think the battery had to recharge... either way its not a big enough problem for me to take to the dealer...
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My HX does that about 3 times a week.
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mine used to do that also but its fine now somehow..
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Fuel Pump, Ignition, or bad starter/aternator..
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I get that problem once in a while. Usually when it's really cold in the morning or when you're low on gas. Dealer says it's normal if it rarely happens, otherwise take it in and have them check it out.
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