2004 buick rendezvous sometimes won't start. clicks but won't turn over. replaced starter, battery, and ignition switch. what now??

SOURCE: 2002 buick rendezvous

My gas guage went from Empty to Full on its own and I never knew how much gas was in my vehicle. I was driving the other day and it stalled. Pulled into a parking lot let it sit a bit and it started right back up and I was able to drive again. Went to nearest gas station to put gas in. I put in $10 and I drove 3.4 miles and well it died on me again. I pushed the vehicle into my garage. I called around to see what could be wrong and I was told numerous things. I finally went under the vehicle where there is this clearish/white box under the Driverside area and I noticed it was corroded and dirty. I went in the house got a spray bottle with HOT WATER and sprayed it. I noticed that I had 3 prongs broke off. So I went to a local dealership for GM/Buick and I got the pins I needed to fix the problem and I went home fixed the broken pins and well now my vehicle works great and the vehicle runs great and gas guage problem was fixed as well. So for all of you that think you might have a fuel problem, fuel pump problem or gas guage problem check into the wire harness box under your vehicle and you will be able to fix it for Pennies instead of paying the $750 or more for something you cna fix at home. I love my Rendezvous and I would buy another one again.

Jeffrey Turcotte

• 8991 Answers
• Posted on Jun 30, 2011

SOURCE: How to Change an Ignition

Please let me know if you have questions, and thanks for using FixYa.

Removal & Installation

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable, as outlined in the Chassis Electrical Section.
2. Disable the Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system. (see procedure below)
3. Remove the steering wheel.
4. Remove the tilt lever close out plate.
5. Remove the retaining screw from the lower steering column trim covers.
6. Tilt the trim cover down and slide rearward in order to disengage the locking tabs.
7. Remove the lower steering column trim covers.
8. Remove the retaining screws from the upper steering column trim cover.
   
   
   

   Fig. Lift the trim cover in order to gain access to the lock cylinder access hole.
   

9. Lift the trim cover in order to gain access to the lock cylinder access hole.
10. Insert the Snap-On A173A bent-tip awl or equivalent, with a 3/32 in (2.5mm) tip, and 3/4 in (20mm) in length, into the access hole of the ignition lock cylinder.
11. Turn the ignition lock cylinder to START .
12. Use the bent tip in order to push down on the ignition lock cylinder retainer.
13. Release the ignition lock cylinder to the RUN position.
    
    
    

    Fig. Remove the ignition lock cylinder from the lock cylinder case.
    

14. Remove the ignition lock cylinder from the lock cylinder case.

1. Insert the ignition lock cylinder through the trim cover in the upper steering column.
2. Align the lock cylinder retaining tab and the position tab with the slots in the lock housing.
3. Completely push the lock cylinder into the lock housing.
   NOTE Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
   
4. Install the retaining screws to the upper steering trim cover and tighten the screws to 31 inch lbs. (3.5 Nm).
5. Match the tab slots on the lower trim cover with the locking tabs on the upper trim cover.
6. Tilt the lower trim cover up and slide the lower trim cover until the locking tabs snap into the tab slots.
7. Install the lower trim cover screws to the steering column and tighten the screws to 13 inch lbs. (1.5 Nm).
8. Install the tilt lever close out plate.
9. Install the steering wheel.
10. Enable the SIR system, as outlined in the Chassis Electrical Section.
11. Connect the battery negative cable.

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1. Turn the wheels to the straight-ahead position, then turn the ignition switch to LOCK .
2. Remove the console accessory wiring junction block access hole cover.
3. Remove the "AIR BAG" or "SIR" fuse from the block, as applicable.
4. Remove the left-hand sound insulator, for access to the SIR wiring harness.
   
   
   

   Fig. Driver-s side air bag connector location
   
   
   
   

   Fig. Passenger-s side air bag connector location
   
   
   
   

   Fig. Side air bag connector location
   

5. Remove the Connector Position Assurance (CPA) device, then disengage the yellow 2-way connector at the base of the steering column.
6. Remove the right hand insulator panel.
7. Remove the CPA from the inflatable restraint instrument panel module connector located behind the RH insulator panel.
8. Disconnect the instrument panel module connector
9. If equipped with side air bags, remove the CPA from the inflatable restraint side impact module-left front connector located under the driver seat.
10. Disconnect the side impact module-left front connector.
11. Remove the CPA from the inflatable restraint side impact module-right front connector located under the front passenger seat.
12. Disconnect the side impact module-right front connector.
    NOTE With the fuse removed, the AIR BAG or SIR light will illuminate if the ignition switch is turned ON at any time. This is normal and does not indicate a problem when the system is disarmed.

1. Be sure the ignition is in the LOCK position.
2. Connect the inflatable restraint side impact module-right front connector located under the front passenger seat.
3. Install the CPA to the side impact module-right front connector.
4. Connect the inflatable restraint side impact module-left front connector located under the driver seat.
5. Install the CPA to the side impact module-left front connector.
6. Engage the yellow SIR connector, then secure using the CPA device for both the drivers and passenger sides.
7. Install the sound insulator panel.
8. Install the SIR system fuse to the fuse block.
9. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position and verify that the AIR BAG indicator light flashes 7 times, then extinguishes. If it does not go out, troubleshoot the SIR system fault.
10. Install the instrument panel lower extension.

SOURCE: 1999 buick lasabre won't start

possible ignition switch default. I have seen this before

Dave Sargent

• 488 Answers
• Posted on Dec 07, 2009

SOURCE: 91 Buick Roadmaster wont start....... Baffeling

If the engine will not turn over using the starter then it cannot be the fuel pump. If the car has a factory inhibitor system installed, the chances are that it is this system that is preventing the car from starting. You may not have to press a button on the key fob either, it may have a transponder built into the key fob which transmits it's data at switch on.If you don't have the correct key or a key without a keyfob then the anti-theft system will NOT be disabled and the car will not start. There is no easy answer for this as you need the correct keyfob or you need to purchase and have programmed, the new keys.. If this is not the issue, let me know and I will describe further procedures for your issues..

SOURCE: buick rendezvous will not start with key in

check the starter relay..check neutral sw..both may be unplugged or defective ...good luck