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#18 of 27 Re: 3800 Intermitten Starting problem [anunez] by neustkg Jul 21, 2008 (8:24 pm)
Replying to: anunez (Jul 21, 2008 7:17 pm) I was actually going to post a final reply, but I wanted to give it time to make sure no other problems surfaced.   In early April, we had enough as the car stalled while my wife was turning into our development. She was able to coast it the half mile to our driveway. We took it to our shop and told them to just replace the crankshaft sensor (they wanted to wait until it actually threw a code). Cost us about $325 or so and hasn't had the problem since. But remember, it could have been a cam sensor, too, and we wouldn't be able to get a refund on the cranshaft sensor. We were pretty sure it wasn't the ignition module.
#19 of 27 3800 Intermitten Starting problem by anunez Aug 01, 2008 (5:14 pm)
thankyou for responding so you changed both sensors on your car   did your car have the check engine light on during the problem?   thankyou for your time and help really thankyou ! Replies to this message: neustkg (Aug 01, 2008 10:39 pm)
#20 of 27 Re: 3800 Intermitten Starting problem [anunez] by neustkg Aug 01, 2008 (10:39 pm)
Replying to: anunez (Aug 01, 2008 5:14 pm) Actually, only changed the crank sensor.   Since the car NEVER gave a check engine light, therefore, no code, the shop didn't really want to throw parts at the car, but we told them we were tired of messing around and needed to give it a try, so we had the crankshaft sensor replaced (but DID NOT replace the camshaft sensor). We guessed right because it could have been the camshaft sensor instead, or maybe both.   Cost around $300 for the part and labor. We also had them replace the fuel filter as we hadn't changed that in a while (but I doubt the fuel filter caused any of the problems).
#21 of 27 start the engine by YM60 Dec 19, 2008 (2:15 am)
I have Chevrolet Impala 3.8 l LS 2004 with 60000 miles. Every few days or weeks i have starting problem. The lights and all the other things is ok but no starter !!! after a while i am trying again and the engine starting normal. sometimes everything is ok for weeks and sometimes it is not starting day after day. If somebody experienced the same problem i will thank him for his answer. Yoram Malkiman Replies to this message: tim135 (Sep 13, 2009 12:56 pm)
#22 of 27 Re: start the engine [YM60] by tim135 Sep 13, 2009 (12:56 pm)
Replying to: YM60 (Dec 19, 2008 2:15 am) I am also having this problem if you find out anything let me know please
#23 of 27 2001 Impala......... by cessna175 Sep 14, 2009 (5:23 am)
I've since traded the car and got a new Malibu. The SES light faulted a crankshaft position sensor. That was replaced and it solved the problem.
#24 of 27 slow drain maybe by tim135 Sep 12, 2009 (7:32 pm)
I have been experincing a problem with my impala not starting about once a week. everything seems fine but go to turn it over and nothing. have to jump to start it. took it in the mechanic said every thing checked out from the new battery to starter and alt. drains were all in acceptable range even after the 20 min. sleep mode. keyless entry dosnt work and havent been playing the radio out of fear that might cause it.
#25 of 27 crazycar by hauntedcar Sep 30, 2009 (1:54 pm)
Hi,I bought a 2005 impala,3.4, a few months ago and I am sorry I did.I had the intermediate shaft replaced(common problem)felt like the steering wheel was coming apart at times.Then the service engine light came on..took it back to dealer and they couldnt find the problem.Had fuel injection cleaned.Then security alert came on message centre at times,while driving.Then my car just wouldnt start at times.Maybe a few hours later it would start..maybe not.Took it back to the dealer and they couldnt find a problem.see,the car would start there.no messages either. I paid for a scan that turned up nothing.Someone suggested i remove the car starter.that was in it when i bought the car,(not factory).I had the dealer remove it. 2 weeks later..all fine...THEN,..security light came back on,service engine light,and as i was in a parking lot waiting for it to decide to start ,someone suggested that i turn the key to acc and leave it on for 10 mins ,then start the car.IT WORKED. The next day I took it to the dealer ,put it on scan,they said wires in bcm came up. I am also having ignition switch replaced.Sure am seeing alot of this problem.Should be a recall for sure.Will update if it works..or not. Replies to this message: ja33 (Oct 13, 2009 3:56 pm)
#26 of 27 Olds, Pontiac, Chevy passlok starting problem by ja33 Oct 13, 2009 (3:56 pm)
Replying to: hauntedcar (Sep 30, 2009 1:54 pm) At 36,000 miles my 2001 Olds Alero started having passlock starting problems. At first it was every other month and then after 2 years it happened with every other turn of the key. Since I am not the least bit mechanically inclined, I tried any and all procedures suggested on the internet except cutting wires, or installing a new switch. Eight months ago I decided to clean the grooves on my ignition key with a squirt of 3 in 1 oil. THE CAR STARTED RIGHT UP. I did it again for the next 3 days to gain little confidence in the procedure. THE ALERO CONTINUES TO START EVERY TIME    Now once a month I oil the key, push it in and out of the switch slowly a couple times. When starting the car, do not jam the key in quickly and turn. Take your time. It seems to be a very sensitive switch, and needs a little TLC to prevent dirt build up. Try it. A little 3 in 1 oil squirt might save you a $500 repair bill. I told my GM dealer mechanic about this solution. He said "Yeah, it might work"   Other Olds owners have tried this easy solution with favorable results. Try it and see if it works. I would appreciate hearing your results-good or bad. Don't use any special ignition key lubrication from an auto parts store. Just plain old 3 in one oil. Ja
#27 of 27 steering not locked, can't start by gary_william Oct 16, 2009 (9:15 am)
I cannot turn the ignition to start the car. the steering wheel is not locked, either (it turns freely in either direction). Is this a transmission lockout module problem, an ignition module problem, or a steering lockout module problem?

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