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62 messages, Last post on Aug 06, 2009 at 2:02 AM
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Replying to: ray80 (Feb 21, 2008 5:01 am) |
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I have a 2003 Aztek, 76K miles. Sometimes I have trouble getting it started. When this happens the engine usually begins to turn over, but conks out quickly--sounds like its flooded--the car shakes a good bit and then it dies. Today, it was a little different: the car turned over, but quickly died (showing the same symptoms)--even after I was able to run the RPMs to about 3K for a few seconds. Sometimes, it will start after just a waiting a minute or two; other times 30-45 minutes. These episodes usually occur on warmer days (today it was 90 degrees), and usually after the car has been driven for 45 minutes or more. It was seen by a Goodyear place that replaced the battery and corroded cables, but that didn't help. Local Pontiac dealership had it for three days, but couldn't replicate the problem. Any ideas out there?
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Replying to: kenneymbmrj (Jun 05, 2008 5:09 pm)
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Replying to: ray80 (Jun 06, 2008 3:10 am) |
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| I have a 2001 Aztec with starting issues. About a year and a half ago I started having this problem. When I attempted to start the Aztec, it would not start, no clicking, turning over, nothing. When I released the key to the run position I had all my lights, radio, power windows ect. The key was locked into the ignition. I found that if I keep trying the ignition over and over it will eventually start. Some times it will fire right up, some times it will start and then die, then I have to keep trying the ignition over and over. I have tried to find the common denominator for why and when this happens. It is very inconsistant. Some times I can go several weeks without a problem, sometimes it happens several times throughout the day. There are also times that I will be actually driving the car and it will shut down. Never had this happen while doing a freeway speed, but several times while driving around town. Obviously it won't start back up, so I have to coast to a stop and then do my routine to get it started. I have noticed that when it is hot outside, like during the summer, it acts up more frequently. Sometimes when I finally get it to start, the traction control system will be turned off, and there will be a message reading Service traction control. Other times when I finally get it to start there will be a message reading, Security and I do not have any gauges working except the speedometer. Also the air conditioner will not turn on (but the fan will), and I can't turn on the radio. During this I do have all my lights and turn signals. Still other times when I get it to start there are no messages or other problems. I have also found instead of trying and trying to start the car, if I hold the key in the start position for a while (sometimes a long while, sometimes short) I will start. There is one thing that I have just started to notice. When I am trying and trying to start the car, or holding the key in the start position, just before it finally starts, I hear a little "click". I have actually heard this "click" while I was just sitting there taking a break from trying to start it. The key was in the on position, and I heard the "click" so I tried to start it, and it started. I am encouraged that mine is not the only one that has done this. If you have any insight, I'd love to hear from you. I am going to try to check out the battery cable and the hot wires into the fuse boxes like someone suggested. Thanks for your time. | |
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Replying to: svtwhat (Feb 12, 2008 6:34 pm)
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Replying to: vincew (Jul 15, 2008 10:50 am) Ryan |
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Replying to: ray80 (Feb 20, 2008 11:57 pm)
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every time it rains its real bad but this time its worse, i had to have it towed! For some reason it wont start at all, not turning over or anything.When i turn the key i get all my power and a few seconds later the error lights start to flash. when i try to start the car all power dies until i release the key, but then the key is stuck in the ignition(i fix that prob easily with the access hole GM installed under the wheel.I keep trying the BCM #28 Fuse to reset it ; I disconnect the battery all the time to reset anything else, and i keep charging it every couple of days at night on low amp. i need some real help!!!!!
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