Re: Problem report
 
> I have a friend with a 2002 (or thereabouts) Pontiac,  She is afraid to turn 
> engine off when she goes anywhere because of the following:
> 1. The engine only starts on the 2nd attempt
> 2. When going somewhere, and shutting the engine off, the car has to sit for
> about 30 minutes before the engine can be restarted.
> This is a new one on me.  We originally thought it might have something to do
> with the chip in the ignition key, but that didn't solve the problem.
> Regards,
> Roger 


Roger, I am not sure if this is your problem, but I had a truck that would
have to sit for 30 minutes after driving before it would restart.

It had to do with the spring in the starter getting too hot. It needed to
cool down before it would engage the starter again.

Just a thought... 

Eric

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