Cables are clean, battery is new. Replaced starter relay. Does not even click when key is turned. Also, there is a rapid clicking noice coming from under the hood when I use my remote to unlock the doors. Goes away after 2-3 minutes.
Possible ignition switch fault. Can you hear the fuel pump prime when you first turn switch to crank position ?
No I can't
This whole thing is really odd because I had been running errands the day before and it was operating flawlessly. I got ready to leave for work the next morning and it wouldn't start
Which engine do you have ?
Also, when you get home try turning the switch to crank while bumping steering column with your hand near as possible to switch.
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There could be several things causing the problem, can you tell me what the engine size is, and if the car has an alarm system which I am suspecting it does, if so is it a factory alarm or an aftermarket. Prior to this, where you experiencing any other problems with the vehicle? When you put they keys in to crank do your lights or radio work, power windows work? and last is that what prompted the replacement of the starter relay, and battery? I would like to help you get this fixed, so if you can leave a comment with that information I will do my best to help get your car back up and running! jason
3.5 liter V6. Only has stock GM vehicle security system. Prior to this, there was a rapid clicking sound coming from under the hood when the doors are unlocked using the remote.
I changed the battery when I couldn't get the car started as the dealership had previously advised me that the battery was getting weak when I had had some special warranty extension work done. I replaced the starter relay due to a post I saw online on a Chevy owners forum.
Got a bit ahead of myself. Sorry. The lights do go off when the key is turned. Otherwise, the lights appear normal when key is moved from off position.
Was thinking about what all you told me, and im almost positive that car has a sidepost battery, I know you said the cables are tight, but there was a problem with the sidepost cables, so humor me if you will, pop the hood and grab the positive cabe about an inch or two below where the cable is connected to the battery and try and pull the cable upwards then try and push downwards. Dont pull with great force but pull with a few pounds of pressure..then do the same to the negative cable. I have a suspicion the positive cable is going to move..if it does let me know, and I will tell you how to correct it.. If neither moves I will suggest what I would check next, when I thought abt it havn the side post battery, I remembered the design flaw and have fixed at least 150 that had new batteries put in and wouldnt start..every one you could move the positive battery cable..will try to check on here today andvsee if you reply
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Was thinking about what all you told me, and im almost positive that car has a sidepost battery, I know you said the cables are tight, but there was a problem with the sidepost cables, so humor me if you will, pop the hood and grab the positive cabe about an inch or two below where the cable is connected to the battery and try and pull the cable upwards then try and push downwards. Dont pull with great force but pull with a few pounds of pressure..then do the same to the negative cable. I have a suspicion the positive cable is going to move..if it does let me know, and I will tell you how to correct it.. If neither moves I will suggest what I would check next, when I thought abt it havn the side post battery, I remembered the design flaw and have fixed at least 150 that had new batteries put in and wouldnt start..every one you could move the positive battery cable..will try to check on here today andvsee if you reply
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It's actually a top post battery. Car is at home at the moment and I'm at work. I have try moving the cables on both sides after tightening them and they don't move. Did this yesterday
The clicking noise when using the remote, did it start that when it started the no crank deal ?
No, it's been doing that for a while but always started right up like normal.
On another note, sometimes I have heard the clicking when the car is just sitting there and the remote hasn't been used or even touched.
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