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I have 1999 SC1.  Yesterday it just would not start when clutch was depressed and key turned - no cranking at all.  Tow-truck driver tried it and it worked!! (I am not female!!).  Drove to another couple of destinations and it was fine - same thing happened again after a couple of stops.  Waited 15 minutes, it cranked again.  Does anyone have any ideas????11/02/2008 09:11:52
I might be having a similar problem,,,I suspect my problem is due to a malfunction in the security system.  There is a "safegard" when an incorrect key is tried in the ignition that will not allow the engine to fire. Funny thing is, I AM using the correct car key. The past few days it has taken me 15-20 min to start my car b/c I have to do a lot of locking and unlocking to re-set the security system so the @#@$$ thing will fire up.  Still trying to figure out if I can disable the blasted security system.  Anyone have ideas?!?!01/26/2009 10:52:25
I have noticed the same problem.  I have a 2003 ION.  Every once in a while, when I depress the clutch and turn the key it doesn't start.  I have learned that if I wait ten minutes something resets and I can start the car fine.  I have noticed no other problems until a couple of weeks ago when my airbag light started coming on and staying on.  I assume these are electrical issues because I haven't seen the airbag light since.  The wierd clutch thing has been happening for years.  I assume that some sensor is tripped when I push the clutch and key at a certain time or a certain way.  I does always seem to happen when I'm in a hurry!03/23/2010 03:04:10
your starter is sticking..i had same problem..i had to tap starter a couple of times 05/07/2010 03:07:20
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