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Anonymous Posted on May 22, 2013

2004 Alero wont start!

I have a 04 Alero and while driving it the dash went out and my stereo went off, then on. I stopped at a gas station and turned it off and went to start it again and it wouldn't start. The security light flashes but I tried waiting the ten minutes and that didn't help. I have had the battery disconnected, all the injectors checked and the fuel pump is only a few months old and is good. Fuses checked, a new fuse block was also put in a couple months ago. Do these cars have a chip in the key? I also had numerous wires check and they all seemed fine. A new coil pack just put in and that worked but as soon as the car was shut off it wouldn't start again. I need help!! Please anyone

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It doesn't have a chip it has a pass lock. this is really common it had happened to me. check this out It will help and save you money. they guarantee the part and have great customer service hope this help you Do It Yourself GM Security bypass

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Check the Main Relay and it's fuse.
Hope this helps.

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Sound like theft security problem.when you try ten minutes did you leave ignition switch on position for ten minutes until the security light turn off then turn off ignition switch for 5 seconds then try starting vechicle.when you do 10 minute trick security light has to turn off or disappear when you see security light go off turn off switch 5 seconds then try starting vechicle.

Testimonial: "yes, I did and it didn't start. Do they have a chip in the key? I thought about trying my spare key which I never use."

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  • Posted on Jul 21, 2008

SOURCE: 2002 oldsmobile alero Security lock no fuel gets to engine

Hi, I just read somewhere on the WWW that the crank sensor and or fuse can be a issue. I too have a 2002 Alero.. Worst car I have ever owned!

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Check the 02 sensor and the ignition switc.

Anonymous

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Does it crank at all or is there nothing when you turn the key? If the resistor chips in the key(s) are bad, they shut down the fuel system for 3 minutes and it won't crank. I've had this happen and the problem was solved when I got new keys.

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  • Posted on Mar 08, 2009

SOURCE: 1996 Olds ciera, V6, Engine dies when put in drive

Try disconnecting the electrical connector at the transmission and see if it stall when you put it in gear. You will get a service engine light, but not to worry, it will go back out once you reconnect.
By disconnecting the wire connector we can tell if it is transmission related.
Good luck, let me know.
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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 28, 2009

SOURCE: 2003 OLDS ALERO WONT START

find the buzzing noise...likely its the fuel pump relay.

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