Car not starting after repair
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Try these tests. https://www.gmforum.com/t285281/ I'm leaning towards a bad battery cable.
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Nothing I can think of that would prevent a turn over. Have you checked the obvious, relay and fuse? You will know a lot more after running those tests. That will either rule out, or confirm.
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You didn't unhook a large ground cable from the motor in the process and somehow miss it? I forget where exactly on your year the cable hooks, I think to the bracketry above the AC compressor. Doubt you'd need to pull it to do the LIM thought.
I'd try jumping the starter soleniod to see if it'll turn over that way. That would rule out battery, cables and starter. It would leave us with VATS
I'd try jumping the starter soleniod to see if it'll turn over that way. That would rule out battery, cables and starter. It would leave us with VATS
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Just a wild guess but I figured I'd throw it out there. Any chance the dealer screwed up something and the resistance in the "chip" is wrong on your key? I believe that would cause a no "click" type issue.
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In the meantime, can anyone provide more details on what is involved in jumping the solenoid? Thanks for all the input.
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You didn't unhook a large ground cable from the motor in the process and somehow miss it? I forget where exactly on your year the cable hooks, I think to the bracketry above the AC compressor. Doubt you'd need to pull it to do the LIM thought.
I'd try jumping the starter soleniod to see if it'll turn over that way. That would rule out battery, cables and starter. It would leave us with VATS
I'd try jumping the starter soleniod to see if it'll turn over that way. That would rule out battery, cables and starter. It would leave us with VATS
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You can check the resistance on the key by turning the key to on and observing the security light for 20ish seconds. Does it stay on, blink or go out.
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SECURITY light is lit solid for about the first 5 seconds after the key is turned to on and then it shuts off. It does not display while attempting to start.
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I cleaned the contacts on the cables going to the battery, and the primary ground. I also cleaned the ones going to the solenoid. Still same problem.
I jumped the connections between the ignition wire and the positive terminal on the solenoid and got sparks and rattling, which I'm assuming is a good sign.
Here'* a thought:
With the bad gaskets, lots of oil was leaking everywhere. Yes, the starter is brand new. However, I had to use a lot of engine degreaser to get things cleaned up, which means lots of oil leaking down with it. Is it possible that the starter swallowed enough oily degreaser it needs cleaning or replacing?
I jumped the connections between the ignition wire and the positive terminal on the solenoid and got sparks and rattling, which I'm assuming is a good sign.
Here'* a thought:
With the bad gaskets, lots of oil was leaking everywhere. Yes, the starter is brand new. However, I had to use a lot of engine degreaser to get things cleaned up, which means lots of oil leaking down with it. Is it possible that the starter swallowed enough oily degreaser it needs cleaning or replacing?