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#1 of 62 2001 pontiac aztek won't start by mertier Mar 06, 2006 (3:40 am)
Yesterday I had my oil changed and the oil technition could not reset the "change engine oil light" The book said to turn the ignition on and then push the gas peddal 3 times and then turn ignition off. He did that alot of times and the light still came on. I drove home and turned the car off and then about an hour later when I went out to start the car again, I turned the key and just heard a click. The lights all come on "including security and change engine oil" but the car won't turn over or start. Also I cannot turn the key all the way back towards me and it wouldn't come out of the ignition. I had the car towed back to carmax where I bought it and they replaced the key cylinder but the car still will not start and carmax says it's a mystery. They don't know what is wrong with it. Has anyone had this happen? How do you fix it? Replies to this message: ray80 (Mar 06, 2006 3:48 am) tidester (Mar 06, 2006 8:48 am) 59aztek (Apr 30, 2006 2:38 am) bruce333 (Sep 24, 2006 11:12 am) steve_ (Sep 24, 2006 11:52 am)
#2 of 62 Re: 2001 pontiac aztek won't start [mertier] by ray80 Mar 06, 2006 (3:48 am)
Replying to: mertier (Mar 06, 2006 3:40 am) First guess would be battery/cable problem. The electrical systems are very sensitive to low voltage and can cause various symptoms including no start and key getting stuck, been there with ours.
#3 of 62 Re: 2001 pontiac aztek won't start [mertier] by tidester HOST Mar 06, 2006 (8:48 am)
Replying to: mertier (Mar 06, 2006 3:40 am) Try the main Pontiac Aztek discussion.   tidester, host
#4 of 62 Re: 2001 pontiac aztek won't start [mertier] by 59aztek Apr 30, 2006 (2:38 am)
Replying to: mertier (Mar 06, 2006 3:40 am) When you reset your oil light you have to turn the ignition to the on position and push the accerator pedal down very quickly or fast 3 times for it to reset. For the won't start if it is the original battery it was probley on its way out to be replaced and if not I would check the battery, and having the oil changer spending time trying to to reset the oil light it might of helped wear down the battery. The newer vehicles are more high tech in electronics,relays and control modulors and require a good strong battery. I hope this will help. Replies to this message: bruce333 (Sep 24, 2006 11:12 am) steve_ (Sep 24, 2006 11:52 am)
#5 of 62 2001 Aztek...Should I cut my losses?!?! by nascarfanjb31 May 22, 2006 (7:47 pm)
In 4 days, I will "celebrate" (term used loosely!!) one year ownership of 2001 Aztek. Has been in the shop twice for AC work (still not running), check engine light stays on (mechanic could not sufficiently explain), now it is sitting as it will not start. I am assuming the latest issue is battery related but do not have funds to take to the shop. As a divorced mom of 17 y/o daughter, I told dealer I needed something reliable and low maintenance and this is what I got!!!! Frankly, this website has scared me to death due to all of the negative e-mails regarding this vehicle. I want to learn basic vehicle repair as does my daughter, but I think I might have been hoodwinked (if that is a word!!) I can't afford a tow to auto parts store for them to check battery. May have to take it out and deliver for testing that way. However, I just found a message discussing the difficulty of battery removal and replacement. Can anyone advise...cut my losses or give it a shot??????? We would hate to give up since it took us quite some time to get to know and love our ugly, I mean unique baby!!!!!!!!!!!!
#6 of 62 2001 Aztec by jjames60 May 23, 2006 (12:39 pm)
we have had nothing but brake problems with this car all after the warranty expired. all hubs have been pulled. all pads, rotors replaced. we finally went to an independent mechanic and the drive shaft is worn. all this at 55,000. there has been ongoing problems with the passenger side rear wheel. Brakes and growling noises. anyone else?
#9 of 62 Re: 2001 pontiac aztek won't start [59aztek] by bruce333 Sep 24, 2006 (11:12 am)
Replying to: 59aztek (Apr 30, 2006 2:38 am) Just an FYI, because I had trouble resetting the oil light. The key has to be on for a full 5 seconds or the light will not reset. So, key on, depress accel. pedal fully 3 times, turn key off after 5 seconds total time. Replies to this message: steve_ (Sep 24, 2006 11:52 am)
#10 of 62 Re: 2001 pontiac aztek won't start [bruce333] by steve_ HOST Sep 24, 2006 (11:52 am)
Replying to: bruce333 (Sep 24, 2006 11:12 am) Take a look around the "No Start" Problems discussion while waiting for responses in here.

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