Hello Everyone:

Last week when I started the car, starter engaged, engine stumbled, and then quit. On the second try, starter cranked very very slowly, engine fired, and then I have to step on the gas pedal slightly for fuel delivery to keep the engine running. Once started, engine idles and the car runs fine on the freeway. At this point, I possibly have a fuel delivery issue.

Today, starter cranked very slowly again as if my battery was about to lose power. I had the battery checked at a local Auto Store and it holds the correct voltage and the CCA checked out. Starter cranks slowly again but engine fires up right away and no issues.

This evening, starter cranks slowly, no start, and then clicks. Try again. starter cranks very very slowly and then nothing. Try again, no clicks, but I have power in the car.

Waited 30 minutes, no crank and no click. At this point, do i have a bad starter? If so, what is the procedure to change this part? How many miles does a starter last before replacement? Any assistance is greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

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