Q: Honda Accord 1999 occasionally will not crank
I have a 99 Honda Accord. A week ago, I went into a store, come out, turn the key - dead. Interior lights & clock working. Get a jump, it turns and I'm off. A week later, same thing. This time test battery, reads very good. No radio or windows, but clock. Jump doesn't work. I call a tow. Get to my house off of the tow, turn the key - starts right up!
Any idea of what I should be looking for?
My car has an automatic transmission.
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