What is wrong with my car?
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Slow start problem: Most likely the Starter Solenoid. Unfortunately, is inside Starter.
Solution: Replace Starter. http://answers.edmunds.com/question-Bad-solenoid-bad-starter-2000-Olds-Intrigue-31845.aspx
Possible solution: Battery cable connected to starter. Look for corrosion, possible loose connection. Lake of voltage could also cause engine light. Check battery terminals.
If thats not it, check the the Fuel Pump (would cause both issues)
See Solution #1.
http://www.fixya.com/cars/t1275939-2000_oldsmobile_intrigue_start_first_try
Possible fix for Fuel Pump could be as simple as changing the Fuel Filter:
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Where_is_the_fuel_filter_located_on_a_1999_Oldsmobile_Intrigue
I'd start out with the simple cheap things before you start dumping money into it.. Change the fuel filter, check the battery cables, check the cable connection at the starter.
20 years of owning crap cars
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personal experience
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Distributor cap.
http://automechanics.wordpress.com/2008/09/13/car-maintenance-101-checking-your-rotor-and-distributor-cap/
Distributor caps don't last forever and the symptoms that you describe could be a result of a cracked or loose distributor cap.
The good news, if this is it... Distributor caps aren't all that expensive and are usually replaceable with only a little bit of time and trouble.
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M$I would also get your catalytic converter checked. It usually looks like a box that's part of the exhaust pipe(s). Just a week ago, mine was stolen. I had to try numerous times before the car started, and it made a loud sound.
Im not saying that the catalytic converter is missing or stolen like mine was. But there probably is something wrong with it. Either way, I encourage you to take the car in for service or at least get it checked out. That's the only way you will get a true and certain answer.
I hope I helped; have a great day!!!
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Jersey? What makes you think I live there?
Great neighborhood, actually. And you dont have to be a good thief. They probably just cut it off and ran with it. Buddawiggi I encourage you to STOP VOTING UNHELPFUL. Two can play at this game.
Engine is a great, though extremely broad, guess. The problem is not, however, with the catalytic converter. And if the questioner had wanted to pay to have a car checked out, they wouldn't have asked the question on here.
Jersey huh?
Wow. Your catalytic converter was stolen? Dude, that sucks. Not exactly cheap to replace... Bad neighborhood? or just good thieves?
And Chris if you have something to say, give your own answer.
