Q: Wont start right away, won't turn over, lights come on, eventually works.

asked by on January 19, 2017

Will not start right away. Engine does not turn; it just clicks. All lights come on. Takes 5 to 10 minutes of repeated key turns and eventually starts. Battery is good. Alternator is good. After i get it started i can turn the engine off and it will start right up again the first time.

My car has 140 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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