my 1990 Caprice wont turn over when it`s cold.it acts like the motor is locked up.but if trun the key on and off a few times to kind of bump the stater over it will the spin over and fire up .

Asked by breadwiner May 11, 2016 at 06:48 PM about the 1990 Chevrolet Caprice Sedan RWD

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Auto_Centric answered 8 years ago

You're describing a weak or failing starter motor, but first check the battery for 12.6 volts next have it load tested... Check all terminals and connections, clean, tight, along with the ground straps.

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Im a car noob I know nothing about them. But, I thought it was the battery but it's not that. It could be the starter, it could be my carbonater however that is spelled. Please Help!!!!

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