I got in my car yesterday to leave work, turned the key and got nothing but lights on the dash. Dosnt crank at all, tried my spare key and checked all fuses and the battery connections. Her engine has also started making a rapping sound kinda sounds like its coming from the oil pan. I've had the car for 6 years and its been nothing but good to me now it might be heading for the crusher, please help.
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1994 Firebird Formula 138,000 Completly Stock
1995 Caprice 9c1 61,000
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Start with the $50 part first...the starter.
Al 96 Ram Air T/A
Mods: Build # 784 * Hotchkis STB * SFCs * Borla cat back w/QTP cut-out * AS&M/RK Sports Mid-length headers w/single CAT * Koni SA shocks on lower perch w/ lowered rear * Strano Hollow front & rear antisway bars * 1LE front/rear springs * 1LE aluminum driveshaft * Strange 4.10 gears w/ Zexel Torsen diff. * ARP bearing cap studs & aluminum diff cover* J&M Hotpart poly/poly rear LCAs and poly/poly panhard bar * RAM Powergrip clutch w/ LT4 PP and RAM billet Al flywheel * C5 Z06 brakes * C6 Z06 wheels * Spohn T/A * Spohn DS Loop * fully custom interior w/ custom audio -
How hard is a starter replacement, although I'm kinda leary about dumping money into the car with the engine making noises. And its stuck at work right now, is it normal for a starter to just die with no symptoms, also when I turn the key all lights come on the dash like they are supposed to and the "security light" flashes is it supposed to flash?
1994 Firebird Formula 138,000 Completly Stock
1995 Caprice 9c1 61,000
2001 Intrigue GLComment
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Check the VATS/PassKey system as well.
http://shbox.com/1/pass_key.htmlMy DD
2015 Lexus GS350 FSport
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My security light is flashing does that mean I have a short/broken wire? Whats the best way to clean the "lock cylinder"?
1994 Firebird Formula 138,000 Completly Stock
1995 Caprice 9c1 61,000
2001 Intrigue GLComment
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I checked my key with a multimeter and it reads 1860ohms, what range resistor would I need to do the vats bypass?
1994 Firebird Formula 138,000 Completly Stock
1995 Caprice 9c1 61,000
2001 Intrigue GLComment
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shoebox has the chart, dunno where it's at though
2002 Firehawk SoldComment
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http://shbox.com/1/4th_gen_tech2.html#pass_key
looks like you have pellet code 7
Your problem is definitely VATS. I just wrapped some scotch tape around my key and tried to start the car. Nothing, not even a click, and the security light was flashing.Tracy
2002 C5 M6 Convertible
1994 Z28 M6 Convertible
Current Mods:
SLP Ultra-Z functional ramair, SS Spoiler, STB, SFCs, Headers, Clutch, Bilstein Shocks, and TB Airfoil. 17x9 SS rims with Goodyear tires, 160F T-Stat, MSD Blaster Coil, Taylor wires, Hurst billet shifter, Borla catback with QTP e-cutout, Tuned PCM, 1LE Swaybars, 1LE driveshaft, ES bushings, White gauges, C5 front brakes, !CAGS, Bose/Soundstream audio, CST leather interior, synthetic fluids
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Just get a VATS by-pass. Much easier than trying to fix it...relatively easy and cheap.Al 96 Ram Air T/A
Mods: Build # 784 * Hotchkis STB * SFCs * Borla cat back w/QTP cut-out * AS&M/RK Sports Mid-length headers w/single CAT * Koni SA shocks on lower perch w/ lowered rear * Strano Hollow front & rear antisway bars * 1LE front/rear springs * 1LE aluminum driveshaft * Strange 4.10 gears w/ Zexel Torsen diff. * ARP bearing cap studs & aluminum diff cover* J&M Hotpart poly/poly rear LCAs and poly/poly panhard bar * RAM Powergrip clutch w/ LT4 PP and RAM billet Al flywheel * C5 Z06 brakes * C6 Z06 wheels * Spohn T/A * Spohn DS Loop * fully custom interior w/ custom audioComment
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^ Good advice, trying to fix it just leaves you stranded again.Tracy, 97 Formula, pretty much stock.
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Originally posted by BrdWAtti2d
The original lock cyliner lasted 15 years. That's not bad.
Replacing it would not "leave him stranded again" anytime soon.
Just something to consider....Tracy
2002 C5 M6 Convertible
1994 Z28 M6 Convertible
Current Mods:
SLP Ultra-Z functional ramair, SS Spoiler, STB, SFCs, Headers, Clutch, Bilstein Shocks, and TB Airfoil. 17x9 SS rims with Goodyear tires, 160F T-Stat, MSD Blaster Coil, Taylor wires, Hurst billet shifter, Borla catback with QTP e-cutout, Tuned PCM, 1LE Swaybars, 1LE driveshaft, ES bushings, White gauges, C5 front brakes, !CAGS, Bose/Soundstream audio, CST leather interior, synthetic fluids
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I plan on doing the bypass just dont know exactly witch resistor to buy, both my keys read 1860ohms on the multimeter do I need to by a resistor with the exact same ohm's?
1994 Firebird Formula 138,000 Completly Stock
1995 Caprice 9c1 61,000
2001 Intrigue GLComment
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Kind of funny then, mine went out again within 6 months and was a total waste of money piled on top of a towing bill.Originally posted by TraceZTracy, 97 Formula, pretty much stock.
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That's interesting. Maybe the replacement parts are so old that the wires on them are getting brittle from just setting in the parts bin? Otherwise I would expect a fresh replacement to last as long as the original.Originally posted by BrdWAtti2d
Tracy
2002 C5 M6 Convertible
1994 Z28 M6 Convertible
Current Mods:
SLP Ultra-Z functional ramair, SS Spoiler, STB, SFCs, Headers, Clutch, Bilstein Shocks, and TB Airfoil. 17x9 SS rims with Goodyear tires, 160F T-Stat, MSD Blaster Coil, Taylor wires, Hurst billet shifter, Borla catback with QTP e-cutout, Tuned PCM, 1LE Swaybars, 1LE driveshaft, ES bushings, White gauges, C5 front brakes, !CAGS, Bose/Soundstream audio, CST leather interior, synthetic fluids
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Just take this knowlege to RadioShack. They'll "hook you up like a tow truck".Originally posted by gimp19Tracy
2002 C5 M6 Convertible
1994 Z28 M6 Convertible
Current Mods:
SLP Ultra-Z functional ramair, SS Spoiler, STB, SFCs, Headers, Clutch, Bilstein Shocks, and TB Airfoil. 17x9 SS rims with Goodyear tires, 160F T-Stat, MSD Blaster Coil, Taylor wires, Hurst billet shifter, Borla catback with QTP e-cutout, Tuned PCM, 1LE Swaybars, 1LE driveshaft, ES bushings, White gauges, C5 front brakes, !CAGS, Bose/Soundstream audio, CST leather interior, synthetic fluids
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