Dead Ignition
My wife and I drive used cars: a pair of Chrysler Corporation mini-vans (1993, 1999). I like them because they don't have bucket seats. I find the seats a lot more comfortable after two hours of driving.
Also, I never hear of car thieves stealing used mini-vans.
They get OK mileage: 25+ mpg on the road.
With the 1993, I have a recurring problem. Maybe twice a year, I get into the car and turn the ignition. Nothing. The electrical system is fine, so it's not a dead battery.
I have AAA. People with used cars who live in the country need AAA. I'm not in the country for now, but I like the feeling that I have "free" towing back-up.
When this first happened, I was tempted to call AAA, but then someone -- I don't recall who -- gave me a tip.
"Put the car in park. Get out of the car and go to the front or the back. Put your shoulder into it and rock the car several times. Don't strain yourself. Just move the car enough so that you can feel it get resistance. Then get back in the car and turn the ignition."
I did it, and it worked. It has worked every time since then.
It must have something to do with the rotor's connection.
I save so much money buying used cars that I don't mind an occasional setback like this one.
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