Had a new starter installed, 2 wks later it would not start, kept trying to turn over but wouldn't start. just turned over until i ran the new battery down. after a few days doing this while trying to start a loud metal like grinding noise would sound. i would turn key over then couple secs later i would here it, still won't start. looking at the motor when i hear the "grinding noise" the serp. belt kicks backwards, for about 2 secs that forward.
It could be the starting motor is faulty or was not installed correctly, particularly if you are finding it turns over the engine slower than it should (dragging and dragging down the battery voltage). When starting the car, the teeth must mesh properly with the ring gear or all sorts of strange things will eventually happen. Alignment is controlled by shims on the mounting bolts and if they are the wrong ones or missing, also usually bad news.
SOURCE: 2004 pontiac grand am wont start
yes the gauges should go up and down they are selftesting your starting problem could be starter related they were having problems with those, also try turning ignition to the on position for 3 seconds before trying to start,also gm has a tsb for hard start issues
SOURCE: 2001 pontiac sunfire wont start
I have had the exact same problem. There is an ignition lock that probably went off. There is a fuse box under the hood. The fuse that says ignition on it pull it out and put it back in. This should reset the ignition lock. Its a safety feature because the car thinks that someone was trying to tamper with it.
SOURCE: My 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix won't start.
Either the battery is bad or the connections to the battery are corroded and/or loose. The lights may work but that doesn't mean the battery is good. The lights only draw about 20 amperes, the starter draws from 200 to 400 amperes.
If the battery connections are tight and clean, then most likely you need a new battery. A car battery store can test this for you.
SOURCE: 2000pontiacgrandprix noise under accelration maybe exhuast?
Hello! First of all, congrats on owning a great car! That engine (3.8L Series II L67) is without a doubt one of the finest GM (Buick) has ever produced!
On to your problem - I think you have one of 2 things wrong:
1) a loose heat shield
2) a broken exhaust hanger
Both of these will cause intermittent (and highly annoying) rattling sounds, especially at low speeds or when the engine is under load (like going up a hill for instance). There are 2 hangers under the car located almost directly under the front floorboard. These are prone to breakage. There is also a heat shield in this same area - that is very prone to coming loose. If it's the heat shield - you can either remove it - or have it tack welded. If the hanger(s) are broken, you will need to take it to an exhaust shop (unless you know a welder :) ) and have those fixed - shouldn't cost you more than $20 either way.
Hope this helps and good luck!
SOURCE: My 1999 Pontiac Bonneville will not start. When
The security system has been activated call the dealer to getthe deatils on how to reset it, normally you pull the security fuse for 30 seconds to restet it. if that does not work call the dealer and they can help you.
Car not starting or turning over indicates towards multiple possibilities.
It can be issue with battery or weak battery. But if battery checks out ok, then
it can be starter issue or faulty alternator or problem with low fuel pressure
or no spark at spark plugs due to dirty spark plugs or faulty
ignition coil or injectors getting cracked or dirty and needs to be cleaned.
To confirm the problem, the basic troubleshooting is required.
Click this link below and follow the troubleshooting:------
http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/02/car-starting-issues.html
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This will help.
Thanks.
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