Car Won't Start Intermittently..........
02-05-2007, 11:58 AM
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Car Won't Start Intermittently.......... I've searched for and read many threads on the same or similar subjects as this and couldn't really find a resolution. Here's the deal.......
Fairly often now when I go to start my car it will not start, sometimes it will start several times in a row though. The only thing you can hear when you turn the key is the relay I presume. All of the electronics come on and the security light does not stay on. If I keep turning the key as I do to start the vehicle it will eventually start. Most of the time I have to turn it 20+ times before it will start however. I've bypassed the VATS and I replaced a corroded battery cable. I assume the only things left are the starter and ignition lock cylinder? Does anyone have a definite answer for this problem? Thanks in advance for the help!
Fairly often now when I go to start my car it will not start, sometimes it will start several times in a row though. The only thing you can hear when you turn the key is the relay I presume. All of the electronics come on and the security light does not stay on. If I keep turning the key as I do to start the vehicle it will eventually start. Most of the time I have to turn it 20+ times before it will start however. I've bypassed the VATS and I replaced a corroded battery cable. I assume the only things left are the starter and ignition lock cylinder? Does anyone have a definite answer for this problem? Thanks in advance for the help!
02-05-2007, 12:55 PM
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Do your lights dim and do you have a humming or whining sound coming from your car? If so you may have a bad ground or bad connection under the fuse box. I'm looking at the same problem right now. I bypassed my VATS last weekend and my car ran fine for about one week. This problem started Friday and I'm looking into it right now. I called up the dealership to see if they would give me a quote on the fuse box and they basically told me I would need the entire engine harness. They must think I'm stupid or something but I bet they get a bunch of people like that all the time. I mean they've stayed in business for over 30 years right.
02-05-2007, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 98redM6
Do your lights dim and do you have a humming or whining sound coming from your car? If so you may have a bad ground or bad connection under the fuse box. I'm looking at the same problem right now. I bypassed my VATS last weekend and my car ran fine for about one week. This problem started Friday and I'm looking into it right now. I called up the dealership to see if they would give me a quote on the fuse box and they basically told me I would need the entire engine harness. They must think I'm stupid or something but I bet they get a bunch of people like that all the time. I mean they've stayed in business for over 30 years right.
02-06-2007, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Trendkiller Z
I assume the only things left are the starter and ignition lock cylinder?
