Electrical problem
2004 Chevy Impala We have plenty of battery power on our Impala. The key start has two audible delay signals. After receiveing the signals, the engine has No response, just a disappointing spongy feel of turning the key. I was able to get it started after ten to twenty attempts, the car would run fine once cranked and would even restart immediately if warmed up. Now I'm getting nothing.
I suspect something electrical as an aside I noticed minor glitches when turning and using the signals
Almost sounds like it may have a vehicle recovery unit (GPS) installed. A lot of used car lots put these on their vehicles to shut down vehicles for non-payment, locating vehicles for non-payment, etc.. Some of the VRU's emit tones to indicate when you can start and cannot start the vehicle. I suggest listening to see if the sound(s) are coming form behind the dashboard. The VRU usually connects to a starter inhibit relay located somewhere fairly hidden. Find the relay and you can take it out, and all should be fine, of course you have to take the whole harness out and not just the relay. I found my VRU unit behind the fuse panel on the drivers side inside the dash and it was wired in to my OBD II with an adapter cable. Probably leftovers from a buy-here, pay-here car lot. Good luck and I hope this helps.
Check the starter
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