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I had a similar problem!!! and it was.... (archive)
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Posted by Alex on August 31, 2000 at 10:15:55:

In Reply to: Curious Start (electrical?) Issue posted by Dean K on August 30, 2000 at 13:48:03:

the problem was the (I don't know the exact word, but I'll describe) the cylinder in which you put the key and turn to start the car. I replaced it and after that it did not appear again.
PS: the problem appeared mostly after driving the car for a while; with the engine cold it would work perfectly in most cases.
Sorry for my english, Alejandro (Argentina)

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