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#4860 of 4968 wont start. by jrolf Jul 27, 2009 (1:45 pm)
I have a 97 gmc jimmy when i turn the key to the on pos. none of my "warning lights" come on, it will not start, and you cannot move it out of park. the battery is fully charged. Does anyone have any ideas?? Replies to this message: kiawah (Jul 27, 2009 1:48 pm) imidazol97 (Jul 27, 2009 1:59 pm) jrolf (Jul 28, 2009 5:54 pm) kiawah (Jul 29, 2009 4:54 am)
#4861 of 4968 Re: wont start. [jrolf] by kiawah Jul 27, 2009 (1:48 pm)
Replying to: jrolf (Jul 27, 2009 1:45 pm) Bad electrical key switch? Might also try a different key, just to eliminate the security chip. Then get a set of electrical schematics to see what relays get turned on by the key switch, and verify that they are switching. That will also give you the main fuses to check.
#4862 of 4968 Re: wont start. [jrolf] by imidazol97 Jul 27, 2009 (1:59 pm)
Replying to: jrolf (Jul 27, 2009 1:45 pm) Bad electrical contact at the battery or the other ends of the cables. Could be corrosion? Does it have the double cables on the terminal that's positive at the battery? Check for corrosion between them even if you have to cut into the plastic covering. Check for some of the copper cable corroded away by battery acid. Do headlights and interior lights work? Could be bad ignition swtich--the switch that actually makes the contacts, not the lock cylinder itself. I suspect the ignition switch would be operated by a rod from the lock cylinder and the switch itself is on the top of the steering column down near the floor. Replies to this message: jrolf (Jul 28, 2009 5:54 pm) kiawah (Jul 29, 2009 4:54 am)
#4863 of 4968 Re: wont start. [imidazol97] by jrolf Jul 28, 2009 (5:54 pm)
Replying to: imidazol97 (Jul 27, 2009 1:59 pm) yes interior lights, headlights, radio, windows all work. there is no corrosion I am going to change the ingnition switch though I will let ya'll know. thank you for your help. Replies to this message: kiawah (Jul 29, 2009 4:54 am)
#4864 of 4968 Re: wont start. [jrolf] by kiawah Jul 29, 2009 (4:54 am)
Replying to: jrolf (Jul 28, 2009 5:54 pm) Personally, I wouldn't be replacing things until you isolate and/or prove that is the failing component. That could get very expensive and labor intensive, as there are usually always a number of parts that a problem 'could' be. If you suspect ignition switch and want to prove or disprove, then you need to hang a wire with a voltmeter probe on the ignition switch output. You can watch the voltage as you work the switch. If that works okay, then you move downstream. You may very well then have a relay in the circuit, which allows higher current flows. A set of electrical schematics for your vehicle are important to troubleshoot. This circuit would also most likely be fused, either before or after the ignition switch.
#4865 of 4968 Kia Soul - Automatic Door Locks? by jonathann Jul 29, 2009 (9:04 am)
We just purchased a Kia Soul Exclaim (called 4u in Canada). We are very happy with the vehicle and wondered if the Soul comes with door locks that automatically lock at 10 mph? My wife has a Hyundai Santa Fe that has this feature but it was not activated at delivery. The dealer knew nothing about it. I found out about the feature on the Edmunds Santa Fe discussion and we had the dealer activate the feature. I thought maybe the Soul also has this feature available, but the dealer is unaware of it. I even had this feature on my 2000 Dodge Caravan. Does anyone know if the Kia Soul has it? Replies to this message: kiawah (Jul 29, 2009 1:37 pm) jonathann (Jul 29, 2009 6:10 pm) bolivar (Jul 30, 2009 12:41 am) colin_l (Jul 30, 2009 5:44 am) jonathann (Jul 30, 2009 2:52 pm) and 6 more... jonathann (Jul 30, 2009 2:40 pm)
#4866 of 4968 IGNITION MODULE SENSOR TESTER by isabella Jul 18, 2009 (8:43 am)
Looking at buying this tester that says it works on non-DIS systems. Anybody know what this term means? Thanks Replies to this message: colin_l (Jul 29, 2009 11:07 am)
#4867 of 4968 Re: IGNITION MODULE SENSOR TESTER [isabella] by colin_l Jul 29, 2009 (11:07 am)
Replying to: isabella (Jul 18, 2009 8:43 am) DIS is Distributorless Ignition System. Modern cars have been this way a long time, they use ignition coils are fired by the ECU. I'm mildly confused by the 'non'-DIS though. I guess that means it works only if you have a distributor? Two negatives make a positive, right?
#4868 of 4968 Re: Kia Soul - Automatic Door Locks? [jonathann] by kiawah Jul 29, 2009 (1:37 pm)
Replying to: jonathann (Jul 29, 2009 9:04 am) Don't know the answer, but you have a better chance of getting an answer over in one of the Kia forums. Replies to this message: jonathann (Jul 29, 2009 6:10 pm)
#4869 of 4968 Re: Kia Soul - Automatic Door Locks? [kiawah] by jonathann Jul 29, 2009 (6:10 pm)
Replying to: kiawah (Jul 29, 2009 1:37 pm) Kiawah: Thank you. You would think so, but I posted 10 days ago on the Kia Soul forum and no action. The Soul is so new that there are not too many owners out there. I thought maybe the technically inclined would have some information. Regards, Jonathan N.