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Topic #28856 5 posts Started by wuhukf
I'm not too sure what's wrong with the car, but sometimes it doesn't start up right away. This usually only happens when it's cold or if I haven't driven it for some time. What happens is that it just clicks when I turn the key, but if I do it a second time, it usually starts up. Also, after it starts up, the light flickers on my gauge a little. Most of the flickering light is coming from the part that shows the gas and temperature, but after I drive the car for a little it doesn't flicker anymore. I think maybe the starter or ignition is bad, but not sure. Anyone know what's wrong?
how old is your battery ? any corosion on the contacts?

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-lagos+Sep 13, 2005 - 3:55 AM
QUOTE(lagos @ Sep 13, 2005 - 3:55 AM)
how old is your battery ?  any corosion on the contacts?
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I thought it was the battery at first, but I just had it changed about a month ago. There was corrosion on the terminals, but I changed them too.
is it just your gauge lights? try having your headlights on or something and see if it gets them too.

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Looks like its only the right side of the gauge lights.