Strange ignition problem Options

[Quidam]

So I love my new GT4, far more than I thought I would when I first bought it. No longer a daily driver (as my first intention) it now shares duties evenly with my beloved MX5

But this morning when I tried to fire the car up, all I got was a single "clump" noise. First thought, maybe the battery is almost dead -but the battery was fine. (all electrics running without issue) Tried again and it fired up fine. So I killed the engine and tried again, same issue -a single little "clump" then nothing. And again and again. Finally it decided to fire up.

Strange thing is when it does ignite, it does it brilliantly without any struggle or delay.

I realise with every question like this I demonstrate my ignorance of all things mechanical, but that's why I'm asking -I really haven't a clue as to what this could be. Spark Plugs? I have dropped the car off this morning at my local mechanics and have asked them to investigate, but I'm betting it probably won't even fail for them (Murphy's Law) and am interested in anyones thoughts

Cheers
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[kavy]

I had the same problem just last week on my 3SGE motor and turned out exactly as solidxsnake said.The starter solenoid.got it replaced for $70.the battery had juice but when i cranked the key,the lights on the dash dimmed out.tried a couple of times then it started.not sure about the alarm though.yer,better get it checked too.

This post has been edited by kavy: Dec 4, 2009 - 9:31 PM