my car will start one time but not the next

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Asked by rlarsen1259 Dec 04, 2016 at 08:10 PM about the 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix SE

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My car one time will start right up and then the
next time it wont..and I can put the jumper cables
on and it starts right up no waiting ...why is this

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Loose battery connections, or more likely a worn out battery spring to mind. Make sure the connections are tight and have the battery load tested.

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