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I have a 2002 impala ls. and every now and then you get in to start it you turn the key and no start acts like a dead battery but not ,keep turning key nothing so you get out and go inside and wait 10 15 20 min go out to start and every things fine and stays fine for days weeks month and then it will do it again,and so wait 10 15 20 and everything fine. and so on
My 2001 impala does the same thing. The dealership charged for a body control module, but didn't solve problem. Elsewhere on this site it says to disconnect part of security wires. May try that.My 2001 impala does the same thing. The dealership charged for a body control module, but didn't solve problem. Elsewhere on this site it says to disconnect part of security wires. May try that.
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I am not sure about the Impala but the SAAB (also made by GM) has a small slot near the shifter where you can insert your key or screw driver (something flat) to release it from park when the car cannot be powered up.
Is this a factory option remote start or after market? If after market, the passkey bypass module may be malfunctioning which, after a few attempt at starting the car, will cause the car to go into tamper mode and prevent starting via remote start or key for a few minutes (10 minutes to an hour)
I was having the same issue with my 95 GMC. I replaced the battery and alternator. It would start fine at times, at other times it would be sluggish. I finally took the starter off and had it checked. Turns out the starter was bad. When it would get hot, it would act as though the battery was dead. Replaced the starter and it has not acted up again. Have the starter checked. Replace if bad.
sounds like a dead battery to start with. Not even enough juice in the battery to energize the solenoid / brake interlock to get it out of PARK. Hope this helps
My 2001 impala does the same thing. The dealership charged for a body control module, but didn't solve problem. Elsewhere on this site it says to disconnect part of security wires. May try that.
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