my car don't start. All lights work and the dinging when the door is open. It don't even click when we turn the key. Nothing happens. We replaced the starter thinking that was it, but no luck. I have a 1996 Monte Carlo.
2007-12-02 04:30:18 · 7 answers · asked by debl 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
the dinging sound does still stay on when trying to start it. We did try and put it in neutral to start and still nothing. You can hear the starter turning, but still not starting the car. Did we replace the wrong thing?
2007-12-02 04:44:04 · update #1
try putting the car in neutral, that MIGHT work.
These cars are famous for taking out the park/neutral switch, sometimes they will start in neutral, but if the switch is totally shot, the only way to really tell is by checking it with a test light.
2007-12-02 04:37:41 · answer #1 · answered by Dave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly the battery in your keyless entry fob might be low, perhaps the weak signal is causing security system malfunction.
If still NG: Next, be absolutely certain that your battery connections, at both ends, are good. Buy a terminal cleaning tool. Replace any suspect connectors. Watch the battery terminal itself, if acid is leaking around it or it moves, replace the battery. Borrow a known good battery if possible.
If still NG: disconnect battery ground and then pull the large computer connector. If it is blade style use a pencil eraser to clean the contacts. The computer is usually near the glovebox, a Haynes or Clymer manual will help. Reconnect everything in reverse order.
Also, push all relays firmly into their sockets, if the problem is occurring, try tapping on each relay with a screwdriver handle, sometimes they stick. If tapping a particular relay resolves problem, replace.
Check the steering column switch, which is located at the bottom of the column, inside the car and operated by a rod coming from the key turn
The starter needs a lot of amperage to crank, dash lights & fuel pump do not, so a weak battery or dragging starter can cause a no-crank/spark/start.
Here is the test procedure for determining battery or alternator problem after requiring a jump start. Note, requires a voltmeter [$3.50 at Harbor Freight]
1] Check battery voltage on non-start vehicle. Will probably be under 12V. Verify good clean connections, look for cracked corroded or loose terminals.
2] Jump start. Note, always have the jumper vehicle running when performing a jump start, sounds basic but I actually had a friend who argued it should not, meaning he would be jumping with less voltage & could strand both vehicles.
3] With jumper cables removed, check voltage at battery. It should be 12.8V to 13.7V. If below 12.8V the alternator or voltage regulator are suspect. If in the range, the battery is either dead, low on water or in need of a full charge. If over 14.7V the voltage regulator is not functioning properly.
4] Failing those problems, with the vehicle shut off & the doors closed, disconnect the battery ground cable, put a 12V test light between the battery negative & a known good ground. If it lights, something, like an interior or glovebox lamp is staying on. Remove fuses 1 at a time to find the problem circuit.
2007-12-02 04:44:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the most difficult thing to diagnose. You have replaced the starter so it is not that. I could be the alternator(high probability). not charging your battery that is why the ding goes away. It could be the battery cables (not likely) are corroded from battery acid and not having a solid connection. It could also be the battery ( medium probability) you may just need a new one. I wish you the best of luck.
2007-12-02 04:52:26 · answer #3 · answered by aegisaaron2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In 96 the gmc company was placing all kinds of inline fuses. This could be your problem. When you go to start the car. will the lights and dinger still be on? If not it could be you have a bad battery. Try a jump start. If this works then you have replaced a part that did not need to be replaced.
2007-12-02 04:37:17 · answer #4 · answered by Big Deal Maker 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you ought to examine the battery charging gadget. If the alternator isn't charging the battery then the battery volts could desire to be to low after a jiffy of utilising and the ECM could be programed to initiate shutting issues right down to allow the voltage that's left to run whats needed to maintain engine working. electric themes are tuff to choose sturdy luck
2016-12-10 10:05:05 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could have gotten a bad starter. All aftermarket starters are remanufactured and about 10% are deffective. return the starter and have it tested, if it's bad have them test the new one b4 purchasing.
2007-12-02 04:40:31 · answer #6 · answered by P_M_B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Could also be a VATS problem.
2007-12-02 04:41:31 · answer #7 · answered by done wrenching 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋