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62 messages, Last post on Aug 06, 2009 at 2:02 AM
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Replying to: carrielynn1024 (May 11, 2007 6:16 am) |
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Replying to: steve_ (May 11, 2007 7:00 am) |
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Replying to: hconnickjr (Jul 12, 2007 10:45 am) |
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| We have an '04 AWD, and starting a few months ago the ignition would only turn off half way, the key was stuck, and the battery would be draining. This went on all summer - sometimes the key would come out, sometimes not. Weellll, yesterday the key got stuck and is still stuck. We disconnected the battery last nite to save it; reconnected it this a.m. and now the car will not start at all. It turns over, but will not stay running. I've read about the BCM, and corrosion/wire problems and a Pontiac dealer told me the ignition issue was probably a solenoid in the shift panel. Please help - I am without a vehicle now and cannot afford 2-3 thousand in repairs. My husband is very good at vehicle repair if we could only find a Chiltons or Haines. | |
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My key is out and can be put in the ignition and is sensed because the warning bell goes off. BUT, my steering wheel, brakes, ignition and gear shift is completely locked. The ignition won't turn at all. I checked all the relevant fuses but nothing works? Any suggestions because i don't even know how i would have the car towed in this locked state? Help!!!!!!! |
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Hi everyone, I am new here. We've had our 2001 Aztek for about 6 months. We took it to a Pontiac dealership about 2 months ago for some basic maintenance and the day I drove it home it had a starting issue. I was parked at a store, and it would not start- so I opened the hood and jiggled some wires, and it started. This happened 2-3 more times and the wire-jiggling stopped working. Once, I got a jump start and that got it going. After that, it simply refused to start, and no amount of wire jiggling or jumping helped. My husband took the battery to the auto parts place and they said it was fine. So we had it towed to a shop where they determined there'd been a short inside the battery, and replaced the battery, and it was fine for about a week. Now, it won't start. What could be the root cause? Thanks- Cathy
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Replying to: bugpuncher (Dec 19, 2007 9:48 pm) The problem could be your ignition system. The experts here may be better able to help you out if you could provide a little more detail about the symptoms. E.g., when you say your Aztek won't start does the engine turn over? Do you hear anything? Do you hear clicking noises? Do you smell gasoline? tidester, host SUVs and Smart Shopper |
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Replying to: bugpuncher (Dec 19, 2007 9:48 pm) |
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Hi Ray80, thanks for the reply. The wire-jiggling worked 3 times, then stopped working. My husband, who is fairly handy, checked the connections to the battery and replaced the positive post because it was corroded- but the car still wouldn't start. I'm trying to remember if the key got stuck in the ignition...I was on the phone with the dealership at the time and had a lot on my mind, so it may have but I don't remember. I think I may try pumping the gas pedal like someone else has said worked for them, and taking out fuse #28 for 20 seconds like someone else (you?) suggested...but even if something like that gets it to start, there has to be a root problem for this weird behavior. What do you think? Thanks- Cathy
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Replying to: bugpuncher (Dec 20, 2007 6:32 am)
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