Starting issue impala

Maintenance/Repairs
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Hi I’m having issue with my car not starting. It happens only now and then, about once a week or less. If I wait 20-30 minutes it usually starts.

When it doesn’t start, there’s no clicking, no turn over, the starter isn’t doing anything.

I installed a new starter as I suspected the solenoid was shot. The battery is fine and the battery posts are brand new (screw in type).

At this point I am stumped. The only thing I figure is maybe the ignition switch? Does anybody have any ideas?, I’m just a quarter ass mechanic, if even lol.

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The next time it doesn’t start, shift the transmission into neutral and then try starting the engine.

If the engine starts, there’s a problem with the park/neutral safety switch.

Tester

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thanks I will definitely try that out!

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When you start the car, is it in gear? Try putting the car on the handbrake and taking transmission into neutral.

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Not sure what you mean by in gear, like a manual transmission? Mine is an automatic. I will try putting it in neutral when it doesn’t start again.

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Are you just jumping around posting and not reading . That advice was already posted.

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Are you saying that my -exact- problem was already posted?

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No, he was not replying to you.

His comment was at @EjessicaW who is making random posts that don’t make much sense.

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Oh ok I was a bit baffled, my bad.

Does anybody have any other ideas what the problem could be?