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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 02:55 PM
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car won't start

i went to start my car this morning, and it turned over, but it wouldnt start........the battery is fine, none of the lights are dimmed at all. i did set the alarm off before i tried to start it though, is there something that i have to do to be able to start it now, or is it something else. it always started perfectly, never took more than a second to start. any help would be appreciated, thanks

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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 03:24 PM
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I dont know about you, but I do this a lot. I have an automatic. Make sure the gear selector is in Park, like its locked in and stuff.

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Old Nov 20, 2003 | 03:30 PM
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this probably wont work, but its worth a try, unlock your doors twice. if it turns over then t probably isnt the alram, something mechanical.

i set off my alarm and couldnt do a thing, so i had it towed and the alarm cut out
Old Nov 20, 2003 | 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Grisadiche
i went to start my car this morning, and it turned over, but it wouldnt start........the battery is fine, none of the lights are dimmed at all. i did set the alarm off before i tried to start it though, is there something that i have to do to be able to start it now, or is it something else. it always started perfectly, never took more than a second to start. any help would be appreciated, thanks

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let's start w/ the basics...you have gas in the tank right?
engine tuned up? (or semi tuned?)
try holding the gas while u crank.
Old Nov 20, 2003 | 04:51 PM
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i've got gas, its a five speed, so its not that its not in park, and i've tried holding the gas, i haven't done anything to the engine........i'll give that unlock it twice a try, i'll let you guys know how it works out, thanks
Old Nov 20, 2003 | 07:09 PM
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i tried using the door locks on the inside, and they are acting kind of weird, i pressed to lock it, and it locked then unlocked, could this be involved in the security system?? also, how hard is the factory security system to remove?
Old Nov 20, 2003 | 07:10 PM
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i had the door panels off so the drivers side panel with the door locks was disconnected, if that has anything to do with it.
Old Nov 21, 2003 | 05:46 AM
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i tried setting off the security system, and making sure i deactivated it properly, but it still wouldnt start after that.
Old Nov 21, 2003 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Grisadiche
i tried setting off the security system, and making sure i deactivated it properly, but it still wouldnt start after that.
hmmm u check the basic fuel, air, and spark. back in the day (last year) a ground wire on the fuel pump corroded up. that didnt let my car start. goodluck
Old Nov 21, 2003 | 12:06 PM
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ok, thanks, i'll check those
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