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Just remember it will start in gear with the bump starter. since all safety systems are bypassed. Ignition on in park or neutral with the e-brake on to be safe. For Gods sake don't run over yourself or get hurt.
On the intermittent ignition problem. The bump starter should solve the problem of intermittent no starts.
I would check the ignition switch first. Locate the connection that powers up when you are cranking the car. Hook the test light (with bulb) so you can see it when you crank the car. If the test light fails to crank when the car does not start then you know it is either a bad ignition switch or intermittent power to the ignition switch, which would (more than likely) mean everything else would not work, that is turned on by the ignition switch.
If you get the no start but the light comes on, then move the power lead to a point further in the circuit and see if the light comes on when the car does not start, at the point where the light no longer comes on you have found the point where you are loosing power for ignition. Keep a log and mark every point as you progress.
Intermittent electrical problems can be especially frustrating and difficult to diagnose. As long as you know the circuit you are dealing with they can be located and fixed, especially when you can bypass the problem and keep your car on the road.
regards
Mech
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