99 sunfire some random guy changed this ladies starter didnt get the code reset and the engine will start and shut right down with the light flashing ive tryed unhooking the battery didnt work try touching the two neg and pos for 10 mins didnt work any ideas

Hi Ciara Kilgore, are you asking
for us to guess.
or how to do tests that find the 50 causes of dead or stalled engines.
wow a Tee boned car, first one posted like here ever.
amazing post. what are you asking the blind.

D4 lamp (is a huge clue)
what country is this car located or sold to first.
D4 light is like a check engine light for the transmission
it means it is failing.
your forgot to say the D4 lamp is in
the



not told what no start means
1: will not crank , the starter motor is dead.


2: cranks fast the starter motor but the engine fails to start , run and stay running.

D4 shows flash codes on old honda's

when D4 happens, shift the transmission
too all gears and back to park see if engine starts now
2001, we scan the PCM using oBD2 scan tool
all shops know how to do that. ask them to.

on another NOTE
call the guy insurance co. that hit your car
the fix it like new (or total it)
end story. do that now.

D4 is honda magic for DRIVE, the drive lamp flashes when
the tranny fails. and did and crashes to wreck wires. to lots of things. and more.

the first thing you would need to do is have your computers can hook up a diagnostic scanner to see if there are any codes

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Sure it is not getting any fuel? Then that is the problem. Check out fuel delivery system and components such as fuel pump, filter, injectors being fired, etc.

If the Vat system was activated the car would start but then almost right away after wards shut the engine down. But if you have had the battery disconnected you might just want to check out resetting it for "in case."

Problem is at idle only ? How's it drive at highway speed ? Lack power ? Random misfire , vacuum leak ,

Timing is off, did you replace the wires as well? Check the timing?

Try starting it with the shifter in neutral. You might have a bad
Neutral safety switch.

i can't remember what year sunfire's were effected but there was a update to reflash the PCM for a O2 sensor code
if the check engine light comes on it disables the traction control
i know before GM dealers were the only ones with the program to update the PCM
hope this helps

The problem is the new PCM you installed does not have the correct VIN number of your car.
You may be able to relearn the VIN using the preceedure below, however, there is no gaurentee it will work. You may have to have a dealer reset the VIN for you by way of a scan tool.

1) Instert key into ignition and rotate to run position (do not try to start engine)
2) Leave the key in the run position for 10 minutes until security light stops flashing.
3) Turn ignition key to off position for 10 seconds ( no more, no less)
4) Turn ignition to run position again for 10 minutes until security light stops flashing and repeat step 3 and 4 for (1) more cycle.

The process is a security verification step for the VTD system. ( Vehicle Theft Deterent)

Give it a try, let me know.
Regards,

it sounds like the immobilizer is faulty. this will shut off the electrical feed to the starter motor. you will need to take it to a garage to get this fixed.

hope this helps.

Maybe the starter is not notify to the engine.