Car problems start up?

Question

ok when I start my car i have to have the key still pressed forward for it to stay alive. If i let the key go It will die. Basically what i mean by pressing the key forward is when you start your car you have to turn the key forward, and i have to keep it there or it will die. the car make is a oldsmobile achieva 95-96 model, V4 engine.

Answer 1

you mean you drive with the starter turning? Not good, this is the start circuit, there's something wrong with the run circuit, pull the codes and fix it :)

Answer 2

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Answer 3

defective ignition switch electrical
there is a recall campaign coming for this. check with your local GM dealer. give them your VIN number. they can look it up
here is the recall TSB

Recall 02V070000: Ignition Switch Damage
Notes

Defect: On certain passenger vehicles, if the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the "Start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch and sometimes produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts. If the switch is damaged, a fire could occur in the steering column, even with the engine off and the key removed.

Remedy: Dealers will install a relay kit in these vehicles to prevent current from flowing through the ignition switch. The manufacturer has reported that owner notification began March 27, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, Buick at 1-800-521-7300, or Oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.


another one here

Recall - Ignition Switch Fire Hazard
Notes

File In Section: Product Recalls

Bulletin No.: 02008B

Date: October, 2002

PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL

THIS BULLETIN SUPERCEDES RECALL BULLETIN 02008A, ISSUED MAY 2002, PLEASE DISCARD ALL COPIES OF 02008A. THE PARTS TABLE, SERVICE PROCEDURE, AND CLAIM TABLE HAVE BEEN REVISED TO ADDRESS CORROSION OF THE STARTER SOLENOID "S" TERMINAL STUD.
SUBJECT:
02008B - IGNITION CIRCUIT THERMAL EVENTS

MODELS:
1995-97 CHEVROLET CAVALIER AND PONTIAC SUNFIRE
1996-97 BUICK SKYLARK, OLDSMOBILE ACHIEVA AND PONTIAC GRAND AM

CONDITION

General Motors has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1995-1997 Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire model cars, and 1996-1997 Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Achieva, and Pontiac Grand Am model cars. If the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, and sometimes produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts. If the switch is damaged, a fire could occur in the steering column, even with the engine off and the key removed. The fire could spread to the interior of the car which could injure occupants of the car or cause damage to adjoining structures.

CORRECTION

Dealers are to install a relay kit and verify that the vehicle will start with a properly charged battery in good operating condition (adequate reserve capacity, or cold cranking amps).

VEHICLES INVOLVED



Involved are certain 1995-1997 Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire model cars, and 1996-1997 Buick Skylark, Oldsmobile Achieva, and Pontiac Grand Am model cars built within the VIN breakpoints shown.
IMPORTANT: Dealers should confirm vehicle eligibility through GMVIS (GM Vehicle Inquiry System) or GM Access Screen (Canada only) or DCS Screen 445 (IPC only) before beginning recall repairs. [Not all vehicles within the above breakpoints may be involved.]

Involved vehicles have been identified by Vehicle Identification Number. Computer listings containing the complete Vehicle Identification Number, customer name and address data have been prepared, and are being furnished to involved dealers with the recall bulletin.

The customer name and address data furnished will enable dealers to follow up with customers involved in this recall. Any dealer not receiving a computer listing with the recall bulletin has no involved vehicles currently assigned.

These dealer listings may contain customer names and addresses obtained from Motor Vehicle Registration Records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any other purpose is a violation of law in several states/provinces/countries. Accordingly, you are urged to limit the use of this listing to the follow-up necessary to complete this recall.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Sounds like a bad ignition switch.

Answer 6

sounds like your ignition switch
if you hold the key so the starter is engaged you will burn your starter up very fast