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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 08:09 PM
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Ok I have a 99 Trans am and after a heads, intake/tb and tune I have a crank no start, when i turn the key to the on position all i get is solid blinkers and security light goes on and off. SO since it cranks it cant be VATS but get this if i plug the odb-2 scanner tool in i get all lights and car will start. I'm lost of what the problem could be, seems like a ground but i have no clue. can anyone HELP.

Things I checked, Ignition and starter Relay, grounds and battery is fully charged.

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can anyone give me a place to look at so i can troubleshoot this car?
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I have some clues now, there was ( still is) an aftermarket alarm system on the car and I think the kill switch is killing things. I'm going to take all of it out and see if it works.
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removed alarm system still same problem, I don't get how a ODB-2 scanner being plugged up can make the car act fine but if you take it out it acts stupid. so help will be great guys. Im on day 3 with this car
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You might get some help in the "PCM Diagnostics" section..........thats where the PCM gurus are.

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ok thanks for your help
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