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Could be anything but based on experience the probability points to the self cancelling switching in the motor gearbox.

sounds like it may be the pin for the shifter came out or it is loose, or possibly the cable or rod came loose or broken. take the covers off the steering wheel lower part plastics to the shift and have a look to see what happened. do not remove any thing that is electric with out disconnecting the batt

Try the valet key or any other key that has the right chip in it

Wiring, schematic, electrical diagrams, fuse diag, error codes, torque settings etc are basic contents of these online books they have here on this website www.reliable-store.com I have attached. Must check it out

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lift your car and set it on large blocks so the tires will not touch the ground. be extra careful that the vehicle does not fall off blocks or touch the ground during testing. have someone accelerate your engine slowly while you listen for the rubbing sound location.

2 filters.One at the fuel pump inlet in the fuel tank (you never change this one other than at a fuel pump change) and a inline fuel filter just behind the fuel tank in the center above the rear axle.

Your cam turns the distributor and it turns the oil pump. If you have no oil pressure it sounds to me like you didn't turn the pump you would need an old distributor shaft to turn the pump a drill and socket won't turn it it is a slotted shaft the distributor sets on check your gauge if an electric one if a hydraulic gauge the check your oil line from the block to the instrument cluster gauges have been found faulty get a hydraulic gauge and connect it to the oil channel on the block to get a true reading what's wrong. If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/james_8f14c50d9c6cdea8

If you are getting the signal from the PCM to the DIS module, but the coils are not firing, that would be what I would look at.

Leave the key on for 10 mins then try and start it.

It may be that you have a vacuum leak. In some models of GM cars the AC controls are controlled by vacuum. At idle the vacuum may not have enough suction to hold a control in the desired position. When the situation happens, place the transmission in neutral and increase the RPM. If the AC blows cold then the vacuum may be the problem.

Hi orvil brad hear, I would guess since you said you have a brake fluid leak, all of the master cylinder pressure is going out through the leak, not leaving enough pressure to actuate your clutch. If its not this it will problem be inside the tranny and thats another story. Good luck

Need to pull codes 1st, the electronics of the transmission can cease all proper operation of the transmission. Have the DTC's checked before proceeding.

What engine 2.2 or 2.4 ? Important: On vehicles equipped with the 2.4L engine, open the coolant air bleed valve. The coolant air bleed valve is located on the top of the thermostat bypass pipe/heater pipe assembly. Close the valve once a continuous stream of coolant is expelled from the valve. Does the cooling fan come on ? Notice: When adding coolant, it is important that you use GM Goodwrench DEX-COOL™ coolant. If coolant other than DEX-COOL™ is added to the system, the engine coolant will require change sooner: at 50 000 km (30,000 miles) or 24 months. Close the radiator drain ****. Remove the drain hose. If previously removed, install the engine block drain plugs. When installing the drain plugs, use pipe sealer GM P/N 12346004. Important: On vehicles equipped with the 2.4L engine, open the coolant air bleed valve. The coolant air bleed valve is located on the top of the thermostat bypass pipe/heater pipe assembly. Close the valve once a continuous stream of coolant is expelled from the valve. Fill the surge tank to the base of the filler neck. Start the engine with the pressure cap off. Let the engine run until the upper radiator hose starts to get hot. If the coolant level in the surge tank is low, add the proper mix of coolant until the level reaches the full cold line. Important: After servicing the cooling system, and if the vehicle is equipped with an intermittent low coolant light, an occasional low coolant light may be encountered during some extreme driving maneuvers. This complaint should be eliminated by removing the surge tank cap and adding coolant to a level just at or above the full cold line when the system is cold. Install the cap onto the tank with hand tight pressure.

If there is no bleed port, you have to bleed it before installation and then bleed the last bit of air by loosening the hose connection.

You should check your fuel pump; it is very commun to Stop working at any moment .see if there is pressure at the injection port,if possible;or remove the throttle body intake hose and spray some starting fluid, close it,and crank it, if it start, your pump is bad. If you car is equipped with timing belt, this is another very commun cause of power lost; you may have a broken timing belt.

There will be a cable running from the lower firewall to the transmission, hooking onto a small lever. They usually use cheap plastic clips to hold the cable in place. Could have come off, so moving the shift lever isn't engaging gears.

basically an anti-pollution device but your engine will idle smoother with a functional unit the end of the week should be just fine

When wast the last time it you had the fuel filter changed?

look for a vacuum pipe from intake manifold to gear box