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QID: 49830

1987 420SEL...Approx 1mo had trouble starting.thought it was due to cold weather...Now will not start...turns over great..but after a few attempts bat...


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Q Original (8mo 22d ago) (December 15, 2009 10:56:32 AM PST) By Customer: a********4

1987 420SEL...Approx 1mo had trouble starting.thought it was due to cold weather...Now will not start...turns over great..but after a few attempts battery start to die. What do think the problem is?



ANSWER Answer (20h 39m later) (December 16, 2009 07:36:10 AM PST) By Expert: technician64

Hi, Looks like you are having starter problems. but you will also need to remove and inspect you ditributor cap. if you haven`t removed that cap latetly this is most likely your hard starting problem besides your battery and starter.
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