1999 Aurora

[gunnersmom]

My aurora is a nice car. She is getting a tad, old, though. The past week, when I drive the car, its fine, when I shut it off and try to start it within 10-15 minutes, it won't start. No noise from the engine, like the battery is dead,but the radio, lights, etc. still will work. If I let it set for over 15 minutes, it starts right up. It always starts right up in the morning for work and the afternoon when I'm going home

I check the voltage on the way to work this morning. It was running down the road with a voltage of 14.5-14.8. When I got to work, I turned it off. Let it sit for a few seconds and tried to start it. It would not start and the voltage then was reading 12.5.

Hubby thinks it may be the alternator. What thinks you all?

Thanks.

[jeberle]

The starter solenoid is failing, when it gets hot there is a bushing that swells and blocks the stator... Easiest to just replace the start as an assembly. Hope it helps,
Jim

[gunnersmom]

Thanks, jim. I have a guy that takes care of the car, but he's on vacation this week. I really appreciate your taking the time to answer me.

[jeberle]

No problem, glad to help...

[Bushcamp]

Just chiming in with a second to jeberle's suggestion - starter solenoid.