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Originally Posted by LONDONDERRY
I noticed that when the car does not turn over but just rotates that there is slight smell of gas and in addition, if I keep trying to start it the starter motor sounds like it is winnding down.
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If the starter sounds like its winding down then either the battery is weak or something is getting hot and causing a bad connection. If you are really sure the battery is good is charged or passes testing, then check the battery connections are clean by removing them and see if this does it.
You can also put a voltmeter across the battery posts (not the clamps,) and check the voltage at the battery before the connections and cables, solenoid etc and this will tell you if the battery is in poor shape OR just discharged.
Look for about 13 V before you get someone to turn the key and above 9 or 10V while cranking, and watch for voltage dropping off with time.
Let us know how you are doing.....