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Sent to Car Experts June 10, 2005 12:03 p.m.

I have an 89 jeep cherokee laredo, have had the alternator replaced and a major tuneup done but have trouble starting it after a short drive. when the key is turned there is nothing. If it sits for a few hours it starts right up, the machanic can not find anything wrong any ideas?

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June 10, 2005 1:47 p.m. (1 hour and 44 minutes later)

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That mechanic must have been checking it when the problem wasn't there. Define "there is nothing." Are the dash lights lighting up? Is it doing anything at all? Any noises under the hood?

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Sent June 11, 2005 10:03 a.m. (20 hours and 15 minutes later)

Yes I mean nothing, turning the key and no noise at all although the temp. gauge shoots up to max. and the lights and stereo work fine. This happens after a short drive of maybe 15 minutes and then left parked for 15 to 30 mins. And I have had it towed to the shop 2 times when it has done this. If I leave it alone for a few hours it does start right back up when the engine is completely cold, and it happens a couple times a month so no predicting when or where. Any Ideas??

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June 11, 2005 12:04 p.m. (2 hours and 1 minute later)

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