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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 05:44 PM
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Angry wont crank
went to start car it wont crank over relays good got 12.4 volts from batt. needles in gauges will bounce with car shut off obd port not working .fuel pump is priming any ideas what is causing this thanks
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VATS Anti theft........what vehicle and year?
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Weird! I just went to start my 99 SS and mine is doing the same thing. Everything comes on like normal, turn the key and nothing. Security light is on so I figured it was the VATS. How to fix?
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my security light is not on could it be vats anyway
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Not sure. I tried my other key and it started the car. This is the first time in 12 years the car has done this. Strange!
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Probably not VATS if the security light is off. Try it in neutral instead of park.
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car started twice but cranked very slow put battery back in stock location replaced battery cables car started but was missfireing shut car off now wont crank needles in gauges bouncing again any ideas
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clean the security pellet on the key.
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replaced key and did bypass didnt work security light not on
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Make sure your battery has a full charge. Typically, if the gauges are acting up and the security light is not on, it is a battery problem. Sometimes, a battery will even have enough juice to turn the starter over, but not enough to fire. Check battery charge, then let us know what happens.
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just put in a brand new battery same problem
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Default Same Issue 2000 V-6 Firebird Won't Start
Must be the season for gremlins. My car will start when I jump the solenoid but
only runs for a few seconds. I tried the VATS bypass didn't make a difference.
Suggestions?
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Check your fuses under the hood. You might have a blown fuse.
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