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Sedans Oldsmobile Intrigue Oldsmobile Intrigue Starting/Stalling
107 messages, Last post on Oct 28, 2009 at 10:45 AM
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I've been having issues starting my 2000 Intrigue since February. At first it was 2-3 times and then it would start; recently it would take 10-12 times before it started. There were times when the car would stumble when downshifting and stall when driving. While this was happening over the past several months, I would never get a "check Engine" light which was key to the diagnosis. I finally broke down and tried cleaning the ignition starter switch and the connections. The cleaning did not work so I replaced my switch the next day. This has fixed my starting and stalling issues. I created a guide to removing the ignition starter switch from the dashboard. I got these directions from another forum. I have used them myself and they do work. You can also apply these directions for accessing the radio, HVAC control unit, instrument cluster (good time to replace any bulbs), etc. http://www.carspace.com/guides/Cleaning-the-Ignition-Switch-on-a-2000-Intrigue |
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Replying to: dtownfb (Jun 19, 2008 9:22 am) The dealers replaced the two crank sensors, one cam sensor, the ignition switch, the security relay, security module, and a specialty shop replaced the starter; $1600 and nothing. If I turn on the head lights with the key out of the ignition, open the drivers’ door, let the key alarm ring 8 times, close the door, and turn off the head lights, put in the key and vroom it starts (most of the time). In two days (if it keeps starting like a normal car) the engine light goes off and life is good. If it’s parked for more than 4 hours, it has a good chance of starting. If the car is not ever locked, it starts every time. If you use the remote and lock the car twice with two pushes, un-lock it, it is guaranteed that it will not start. This is what I do, every time, to demonstrate it to each dealer. Sometimes I just hold the ignition key on for 30 seconds and out of nowhere it cranks right up and starts. Three dealers, one specialist, and lots of time and money, and nothing.
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Replying to: babylonbob (Jun 20, 2008 5:49 pm) Does anyone know whether the dash mounted switch senses the key in any way? My Intrigue does not have the security system so they keys have no chip on the them. Although I replaced the ignition switch with an AC-Delco part, it did not come with the key tumbler so I'm wondering if there is some sort of sensor in the tumbler mechanism that senses the key. I say that because way back when this first began several years ago, I could always turn the key upside down and it would start normally. Later I had to turn the key several times, but that finally quit helping leading me to clean and later replace the ignition switch. Any thoughts? Gary
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Replying to: babylonbob (Jun 20, 2008 5:49 pm) http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=908503 |
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Replying to: fade (Jun 21, 2008 7:24 pm) since you replaced the ignition switch, cam and crank sensors, read my post above. It may be the solution to your startign problem. right now my Intrigue is starting to be a bit more trouble then I would like. I need it to make it another 6 months then I can start to look at replacing it. |
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Replying to: fade (Jun 07, 2008 12:47 pm)
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My car is not in good shape like most of these other posters. I purchased my car two years ago at an auction. The car had been stolen, so it wasn't in great shape. Anyway, I was trying to install a radio, but didn't use a kit to hold it in place. Because of that it ended up shorting out my dash, meaning I do not know how much gas I have or how fast I am going, and the only light that works is the "service engine soon" light. Recently the radiator busted and I replaced it with a new one. The car was not having any immediate problems after that, but seemingly the car got worse and worse until yesterday. Yesterday I got into my car to run some errands. I started having problems a few miles from the house; when I would press on the gas the car would struggle to get up to speed. In fact at lights and while making turns the car would sometimes cut off and make a weird knocking noise. I stopped to get some gas (about 3.4 gallons=$15) then proceeded to drive for about 35 miles, and the car continued to perform the same. After the 35 mile mark (three blocks from my destination) my car cut off and wouldn't start back. It cranks but nothing else, even if you press on the gas (seems to respond the same wether on the gas or not). I though that it may be out of gas, so I dumped four more gallons in and it was still the same. Tried to give it a jump as well and it was still the same. I don't know if the pump works or not when you turn the ignition to on (don't know what to listen for) but the service engine light was on sometimes, other times it was off, and other times it would blink. The only other things that i think it could be would be the fuel filter or the fuel pump. Please help me!
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Replying to: ffresh420 (Jun 26, 2008 9:01 am) Since your Intrigue has been troublesome, I would invest in an OBD II scanner. You can get one off EBay or like this: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=94168 |
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I been having the stalling problem, now on a daily basis. I can start the car without much issues (sometines its a little rough start). Now everyday driving, somewhre between 6-11 mins the engine will sputtter and stall. When re-starting, it will either not turn over (starter ok) or it will missfire and it feels like its running on 3 or 4 cyc. I changed the ingition pack and had a new fuel pump installed. I rarely get an error (service engine lite, on right side), sometimes this lite will appear but the dealer didnt get any code. reading the OM it said this lite will be related to emissions. After several attempts to get the car to re-start It will run perfectly ok for the rest of the trip. HELP! this is making me nutz!
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My 1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue is running good but some time it won't start even the starter is cranking. I wait about 5 to 10 minutes and it starts OK; then the engine dies when I make a stop and no display on the pannel. I restart again, it may starts right a way or I have to wait again for it works.
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