1992-1999 Series I L27 (1992-1994 SE,SLE, SSE) & Series II L36 (1995-1999 SE, SSE, SLE) and common problems for the Series I and II L67 (all supercharged models 92-99) Including Olds 88's, Olds LSS's and Buick Lesabres Please use General Chat for non-mechanical issues, and Performance and Brainstorming for improvements.

1999 SLE starts on its own with no key in

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 8, 2008 | 01:30 AM
  #1  
03SSEISUPERCHARGED's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Posts like a Turbo
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 437
Likes: 3
From: Sheboygan-Right Next to Road America
03SSEISUPERCHARGED is on a distinguished road
Default 1999 SLE starts on its own with no key in

Well I came home tonight and saw from the windows in to the garage that my bro'* lights where on. I open the garage and here it is running. Well I looked in side thinking my brother went a wall and was trying to kill himself but thank god that wasn't the case. I looked in the car no keys were it and the ignition was in the off position. Nothing on the dash seemed abnormal. But I put the keys in and turned it to the on position and then took it for a drive brought it back and it turned off. The gas was low so we got some gas and parked it outside so if it did start up again at least we wouldn't have to worry about the exhaust getting in the house. Glad I caught it when I did though. My brother did have the starter replaced a few months ago and I have noticed that after they put it in, it really doesn't start as smooth as I think it should. Any suggestions on what it could be? As much help as can be provided is great. Thanks all and glad to say that as of right now me and my family are still here not sucking in exhaust so lets hope it stays that way.
Reply
Old Mar 8, 2008 | 07:58 AM
  #2  
Arakor's Avatar
Senior Member
Posts like a 4 Banger
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 122
Likes: 0
From: Ohio
Arakor is on a distinguished road
Default

Does the car have a remote starter?
Reply
Old Mar 8, 2008 | 08:33 AM
  #3  
03SSEISUPERCHARGED's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Posts like a Turbo
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 437
Likes: 3
From: Sheboygan-Right Next to Road America
03SSEISUPERCHARGED is on a distinguished road
Default

Nope
Reply
Old Mar 8, 2008 | 08:49 AM
  #4  
Technical Ted's Avatar
Senior Member
Certified GM nut
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,942
Likes: 1
From: Western New York
Technical Ted is on a distinguished road
Default

Remote starter is the only thing I can think of. If he bought it used then maybe it has one you don't know about.
Reply
Old Mar 8, 2008 | 08:54 AM
  #5  
crash93ssei's Avatar
Senior Member
Posts like a Corvette
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,201
Likes: 0
From: Sanford Michigan
crash93ssei is on a distinguished road
Default

Are you sure that it never had one? I am not %100 sure here, but I think it would be about impossible for the car to start on its own without one.

There are so many things that would have to coincidently happen at the same time for it to roll over, start, and stay running for any amount of time it isn't even funny. Not to mention VATS would have to be bypassed, I don't know if the '99 has the same system as the '92 - '95 though.

You can "jump" the starter and roll the engine over without the key on, but it will not start because nothing else needed to run the engine has power at that time without the key "on".
Reply
Old Mar 8, 2008 | 10:05 AM
  #6  
SSEBONNE4EVA's Avatar
Senior Member
Certified GM nut
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,099
Likes: 1
From: CT
SSEBONNE4EVA is on a distinguished road
Default start

If it does have a remote starter maybe a signal from a neighbors remote is starting it.
But what are the chances of that.
Very strange though if not downright weird.
Reply
Old Mar 8, 2008 | 10:27 AM
  #7  
Archon's Avatar
RIP
True Car Nut
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 5,656
Likes: 4
From: Grand Rapids, Mi
Archon is on a distinguished road
Default

I agree. I can't think of any way the car would be able to start on its own, without a remote start. For now, I'd suggest that you disconnect the battery until a solution is found. Start searching under the dash for anything that doesn't appear to be OEM.
Reply
Old Mar 8, 2008 | 11:09 AM
  #8  
harofreak00's Avatar
BANNED
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 0
Likes: 5
From: Purgatory
harofreak00 is on a distinguished road
Default

that could be downright dangerous if you are ever working under the hood!
Reply
Old Mar 8, 2008 | 02:05 PM
  #9  
03SSEISUPERCHARGED's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Posts like a Turbo
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 437
Likes: 3
From: Sheboygan-Right Next to Road America
03SSEISUPERCHARGED is on a distinguished road
Default

Guy at the shop said he never heard of that. He said it might only be the ignition wires that are shorting out. IDK can you say supernatural?
Reply
Old Mar 8, 2008 | 03:54 PM
  #10  
ChilinMichael's Avatar
Senior Member
Posts like a Northstar
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 601
Likes: 1
From: Long Island, NY
ChilinMichael is on a distinguished road
Default

I think there was a movie about this once, the car that was alive and went after people or something of that nature, what was the name of it?

Anywayz, I'd really make sure there'* no remote start or something non-oem in there like even an alarm with ignition cut-off that'* aftermarket? And yeah, I agree, damn unsafe if you plan on working on the car. D/C that battery and start checking everything.
Reply



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:41 PM.