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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 07:40 AM
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When i try to crank the car it acts like the VATS is messed up, i can turn the key but nothing happens. But the security light isnt blinking like it would if it was vats. Yesterday my car wouldn't start, and i replaced all my fuses that had to do with the computer to the starter, and all other ones are fine.

If i hold the key down to crank postion, then 5 sec later it will finally engage the starter. Would i have a badd connecting which i think is it? Where does the wire from the starter go etc.


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Replace your starter relay with a fan relay to test it.

Common problem. The chips in the key wear out too.

This should be posted elsewhere.
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Old Feb 4, 2010 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by joblo1978
Replace your starter relay with a fan relay to test it.

Common problem. The chips in the key wear out too.

This should be posted elsewhere.
Tried other key, same thing, and this is "external" engine, Ignition/accessories
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