Starter Problems of Buick Skylark

The contact owns a 1998 Buick Skylark. While parked, the vehicle was not able to start and the anti-theft warning light illuminated. The contact mentioned that it took multiple attempts to start the vehicle. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the starter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v036000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 138,000.

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On 11/14/2012 I bought an excide car battery from national auto in bangor, PA. Battery ran for about 2 mos. Then started to give me problems. After sitting for 2 days it would not start. Had car battery jumped 3 times. Between 01/ 2013 and 02/ 10/2013. Batterrie completely dead on 02/11/2013. Was put on slow charge and ran for another 2 days and died again. Took batterrery back to national auto on 02/17/2013. Before taking it there I had alternator, starter and wires checked . . Everything ok. . Returned to store. Service person checked it and said battery was charged. . . Told him inpossible because it was dead in car and we just took it out. He gave me another battery. Worked fine until until palm Sunday. . . Dead battery. . . Aaa came out and jumped car. . . Worked until 04/04/2013. Called car stop about problem. . . . Guy sent out. . He checked battery output only 10. . . Need 12 volts to start car. Also had starter and alternator checked again. . . No problems there. Took car to shop next day. . . New battery installed. Called national auto about problem. . . . Told to bring it back. . . I did so this morning 04/07/2013 and was told that since it is holding a charge he can't give me my money back. . . I told him " what am I supose to do with 2 batteries" told me to bring it back when store manager is there on tues am or wed. I am a 68 yr old senior woman. . . I feel like I am being taken advantage of. Why should I have to keep going back. . . I do not have an extra hundred dollars to spend just to let battery sit in cellar. I want my money back. I am not the first person to have problems with this brand battery.

Nhtsa recall 02-v-070-000: if the engine failed to start and the driver would have to hold the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high currents flows through the ignition switch and sometimes produce enough heat to melt internal switch parts. After the vehicle was serviced for the recall, the vehicle experienced ongoing problems with the electrical system burning four starters. The consumer stated that the vehicle was running without a warranty. (this document is an add to).

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Vehicle had NHTSA recall campaign number 02v070000 performed by the dealer, sam taylor Buick Cadillac, on 9&10 may 2002. Since this time the vehicles' engine frequently shuts off immediately after starting. In each situation the car will immediately restart and shut-off. This action has repeated up to twenty five times with the same results. The vehicle also displays a constant theft system light (located on dash panel) when the vehicle fails to continue running. Please note that the dealer stated this vehicle did not have a theft deterrant system when I purchased it. Only a radio theft deterrant system. I also do not have the controller to remotely lock/unlock my doors, which is part of the theft system. The vehicle can only be started in park or neutral so the gear position switch is good. Furthermore, the battery and alternator/charging system are good. Seat belt interlocks do not effect ability to start or remain running. This problem never ocurred until the recall was performed. Problem clears overnight and reocurrs after engine is warm. Ignition switch, battery, alternator and starter connections are good without any corrosion. Vehicle is at the dealers now. They suspect theft module may be bad. They have had the car four working days so far. A similair problem was noted in customer complaint number odi id 709641, but this ocurred proir to the recall campaign. Has this problem been reported before?.