She is in San Fran so cold isn't an issue, she has already checked and
replaced the Battery (forgot to mention that) and I told her maybe the coil.
I believe the car is a Camry. Thanks
"Terrible Tom" <SilverEightynine@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:3E48C461.9060001@earthlink.net...
>
> Robert Pruyne wrote:
> > I have a friend with some troubles with her car, she has asked me for
some
> > advice, I figured although it's not a Dak, I would ask you all here.
> >
> > In the morn she goes out and her car starts fine everytime. She will
drive a
> > block, get out and shut off the car for 5 min (to get a coffee), when
she
> > gets back in the car won't do anything, not even turn over. then she'll
wait
> > 5 minutes and the car starts fine. then it'll start fine for the rest of
the
> > day. Any ideas?? Thanks
> > Bubba
> >
>
> Sounds electrical - start with the usual suspects - check the battery
> terminals - the starter termials - any main wires for corrosion or bad
> contacts - what car is it? Dont worry - not gonna point and laugh if
> its a non chrysler.
>
> May also want to check the battery - if its an older batt and being used
> in cold weather - its efficency may not be that good.
>
>
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