1996 LT4 No Crank
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Drifting
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
1996 LT4 No Crank
With no prior symptoms today the car would not crank.
Battery Voltage is > 12 volts - lights are bright
Security system behaves normal as far as the passive entry as well as when using the door key
When I turn the key the dash lights change as they normally would when cranking but absolutely nothing happens. Starter does not turn nor does the solenoid even click. Voltage stays unchanged.
All fuses in all three panels are intact. Key is clean, battery cables are clean and tight.
Tried roll starting the car and it will not catch.
I only had my daily use key to try but will try my spare key tomorrow morning.
Have others experienced this and if so what was the remedy? I very much appreciate any assistance.
Mark
Battery Voltage is > 12 volts - lights are bright
Security system behaves normal as far as the passive entry as well as when using the door key
When I turn the key the dash lights change as they normally would when cranking but absolutely nothing happens. Starter does not turn nor does the solenoid even click. Voltage stays unchanged.
All fuses in all three panels are intact. Key is clean, battery cables are clean and tight.
Tried roll starting the car and it will not catch.
I only had my daily use key to try but will try my spare key tomorrow morning.
Have others experienced this and if so what was the remedy? I very much appreciate any assistance.
Mark
Le Mans Master
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From: St. louis, MO
Try another kignition key if you have one, sometimes the little chip in the key wears out, wait about 30min after you have tried the other key for it to reset, then try a spare key. IF you don't have another key, you can have you old one tested/replaced at the dealer and some key shops have the machine to see what key you have to get another made. Happened to mine, rolling start won't work, modern cars have the safety switch so you can't pop start with the clutch.
Safety Car
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From: Hinckley Ohio
Originally Posted by vanduker
With no prior symptoms today the car would not crank.
Battery Voltage is > 12 volts - lights are bright
Security system behaves normal as far as the passive entry as well as when using the door key
When I turn the key the dash lights change as they normally would when cranking but absolutely nothing happens. Starter does not turn nor does the solenoid even click. Voltage stays unchanged.
All fuses in all three panels are intact. Key is clean, battery cables are clean and tight.
Tried roll starting the car and it will not catch.
I only had my daily use key to try but will try my spare key tomorrow morning.
Have others experienced this and if so what was the remedy? I very much appreciate any assistance.
Mark
Battery Voltage is > 12 volts - lights are bright
Security system behaves normal as far as the passive entry as well as when using the door key
When I turn the key the dash lights change as they normally would when cranking but absolutely nothing happens. Starter does not turn nor does the solenoid even click. Voltage stays unchanged.
All fuses in all three panels are intact. Key is clean, battery cables are clean and tight.
Tried roll starting the car and it will not catch.
I only had my daily use key to try but will try my spare key tomorrow morning.
Have others experienced this and if so what was the remedy? I very much appreciate any assistance.
Mark
Note if you keep trying before the system times out it will NEVER start, so be sure to wait between trys...
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Drifting
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
Problem was a wire to the "reader" for the key. Put a 9500 ohm resistor in place of the plug leading up the steering column and it started up great. Not sure if I will leave it that way or replace the switch assembly.
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From: OKC OK
Originally Posted by vanduker
Problem was a wire to the "reader" for the key. Put a 9500 ohm resistor in place of the plug leading up the steering column and it started up great. Not sure if I will leave it that way or replace the switch assembly.
My car also had a weird "no start" occurrence a couple of months ago. I waited a half-hour and then it started up great...and hasn't given me any problems since
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Safety Car
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From: Hinckley Ohio
Originally Posted by LT4POWR
Good the hear
My car also had a weird "no start" occurrence a couple of months ago. I waited a half-hour and then it started up great...and hasn't given me any problems since
My car also had a weird "no start" occurrence a couple of months ago. I waited a half-hour and then it started up great...and hasn't given me any problems since
I think the actual reset time is something like 7 minutes.....but 15 minutes will work for sure
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From: Cincinnati, Oh USA
Originally Posted by vanduker
Problem was a wire to the "reader" for the key. Put a 9500 ohm resistor in place of the plug leading up the steering column and it started up great. Not sure if I will leave it that way or replace the switch assembly.
Melting Slicks
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From: Pittsburgh Pa
Originally Posted by LT4BUD
Like I said...3 times in 10 years for me.......but you have to wait til it times out and resets or any try will extend the lockout time......I am still using the original keys.....this has been reported my others, so somewhat common...
I think the actual reset time is something like 7 minutes.....but 15 minutes will work for sure
I think the actual reset time is something like 7 minutes.....but 15 minutes will work for sure
