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Old 02-16-2005, 12:02 AM
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When an incorrect resistance is detected 3 things happen:
1. power to fuel pump is cut off
2. Power to starter is cut off
3. power to ignition is cut off (fuel injectors disabled)

Yes, it does make a slight click from under the steering column when you try to start it but it does not.
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Well I am not a mechanic but where is the starter located.

What are my other options if it is not the starter or battery connection?[/b]
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Where is the starter?
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Originally Posted by Custom88
When an incorrect resistance is detected 3 things happen:
1. power to fuel pump is cut off
2. Power to starter is cut off
3. power to ignition is cut off (fuel injectors disabled)

Yes, it does make a slight click from under the steering column when you try to start it but it does not.

So, what do I need to do?
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Originally Posted by Greenbon
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When an incorrect resistance is detected 3 things happen:
1. power to fuel pump is cut off
2. Power to starter is cut off
3. power to ignition is cut off (fuel injectors disabled)

Yes, it does make a slight click from under the steering column when you try to start it but it does not.

So, what do I need to do?
make sure when you go and try and start the car, that the security light is not on constant, if the light is not on, they you done have any of thoes problems
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Originally Posted by Greenbon
Where is the starter?
Starter is located at the front of the car, above the front piece of the engine cross member......On the front of the engine.
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Originally Posted by 1993 SLE
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Originally Posted by Custom88
When an incorrect resistance is detected 3 things happen:
1. power to fuel pump is cut off
2. Power to starter is cut off
3. power to ignition is cut off (fuel injectors disabled)

Yes, it does make a slight click from under the steering column when you try to start it but it does not.

So, what do I need to do?
make sure when you go and try and start the car, that the security light is not on constant, if the light is not on, they you done have any of thoes problems
The security light doesn't come on any more. So what do you think it might be? The clicking sound is still there.
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Default Starter filled with motor oil

First of all I want to thank you guys because you were a real help.

I took my car to the mechanics and got my starter fixed. When I went home someone told me that I could probably have a oil leak that probably messed up my started.
This must be true because I am always putting motor oil in my car.

My question as follow:

Could it be the intake gasket that is leaking that messed up my starter?

Which gasket is above the starter?

Thanks in advance.
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