starting problems

[ynotajb]

My 2000 cavalier chokes sometimes when i start it... I have 12.6 volts but sometimes when i turn it over it its like it cant pull any current to start to car... Any help? Anyone else had this problem?

[Dr Sparks]

12.6v when? While cranking? At rest?

[public]

Most likely a starter or solenoid going bad. It will only have a problem when it stops on the dead spot.

[perna00]

it could be a loose power or ground wire going to the starter also, but probably not since it's a 2000. just a possibility

[jayson716]

Check grounding wire, there was a recall on my 2000. so may want to check into that.

[TweakedGM]

I read a bulletin. It said 1998 to 2000 ignition has too many volts at the ignition it may start a fire if you crank it to long GM will fix the problem. anyways it also said it might not make the car start.

[TweakedGM]

sorry way out it was from 1995 to 1997. www.mrtraffic.com/recall.htm