I have an '86 Suburu wagon with 290,000 miles that runs good. However, lately when I turn the key to start it nothing happens the first couple of times I turn the key except the dash lights go on. I put a new starter in it a year ago. I don't mind needing the keep turning the key but what kind of potential trouble am I facing? Should I bring it to the shop? The problem is sometimes it starts on the first key turn so could the shop find anything wrong? I would rather pay to repair it now than get stuck an hour away fromo home. It is not getting progressively worse but I would like to fix it if the shop can figure out the problem. Your thoughts? Should I take it in or just live with it?
2007-01-05 05:45:38 · 3 answers · asked by Lighthearted 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Please don't worry about my owning an old car. I love older Japanese cars due to their quality (I also own Japanese cell phones--my motorolas were junk). I rarely ever need to repair this car and I love driving it due to the value of this investment. But I do want to maintain it carefully; it's a treasure!
2007-01-05 10:24:38 · update #1
I plan to drive it to at least 400,000 miles.
2007-01-05 10:25:43 · update #2
Learn to buy a new car every 20 years. There will be hundreds of little things wearing out and getting intermittent in that things. You'll be working on it every day.
2007-01-05 09:35:06 · answer #1 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Replace the ignition switch-probably been turned a million times and has no(little) contacts left.
2007-01-05 13:58:35 · answer #2 · answered by racer123 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it in soon, because you never know whatll happen with it, it sounds like the ignition switch or your battery cables are loose/corroded..
2007-01-05 13:53:37 · answer #3 · answered by red77chevy350 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋