occasionally won't start/crank

[dbsullivan]

I'm relatively new to this forum, and purchased a couple of months ago a 2000 C2 Coupe with about 40k miles. I love driving the car, but noticed that occasionally, the car won't start (and the starter won't crank) the first time I turn the key in the ignition. However, it always cranks and starts after turning the key in the ignition a second or third time. I originally thought I might not be pressing the clutch down hard enough... but after looking at a couple of posts on the forum, it sounds like it might be something to do with the immobilizer receiver.

Right now it's not an issue and doesn't concern me much because the car has always started - but I don't want to get stranded and have the car not start and deal with towing it to the dealer.

Before I call the dealer and have them look at it, is there some other likely problem that can be easily fixed (like changing the battery in my key or possibly replacing the ignition)?

thanks!

David

[slbates]

If I had to guess, I would say it is your ignition switch. It is very easy to change and is cheap. I am on my 3rd one. Do a search and you will find some install instructions. It will only take 15 minutes tops. Be sure to remove the negative battery cable before you start.

You may want to check/clean your battery terminals as well. This can cause sporadic no crank issues as well. Last, but not least, your battery my be developing a weak/dead cell.

I have had all three issues on varoius cars over the years, but I will put my money on the ignition switch.

[zagato64]

I had a similar issue with my '99 and in my case it was the ignition switch. Replaced it and have not had a problem since.

[dbsullivan]

Well, I ordered the ignition switch today off eBay; I'll install it next week and see if it solves the issue. thanks