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Joshua Wilke Posted on Nov 04, 2013
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Security, battery, check engine lights while starting. Car does not crank, or attempt to crank (no clicking). Have full power for radio, windows etc. Just replaced the battery and even checked it with multimeter. Here's what happens at startup: Key in ignition: nothing Key up to accessory: battery light Key up to ON: battery + security + check engine Key up to Crank: check engine Key down to ON: battery + check engine It's an intermittent problem, and when it does happen, performing the 10-minute passlock relearn procedure occasionally works (50%). When that doesn't work, doing the 30-minute relearn does work.

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Sound like problem in the theft security system your ignition key or ignition switch worn out.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 18, 2009

SOURCE: OCCASIONALLY WHEN YOU TURN IGNITION KEY NOTHING HAPPENS

Had the same problem. There was something loose under the fuse box on the drivers side under the hood, If I moved it, the lights on the i/p and drl lights came on and it would start

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 29, 2009

SOURCE: anti theft system needs reset/relearn procedure

Have the computer re-flashed

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 22, 2009

SOURCE: My 1999 Chevy Truck 3500 with 5.7 L engine.

Eliminating the system is harder than it sounds. The Passlock reciever located in the ignition lock cylinder are famous for giving this very problem.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 23, 2009

SOURCE: My 1999 Chevy Truck 3500 with 5.7 L engine. It

yes you can deactivate the factory alarm system and put in a after market alarm. when you disconnect your battery cable the system may have lost the code. you can have a lock smith check same for you.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 31, 2009

SOURCE: 1999 tahoe will not crank with ignition key

it sounds like the problem but the question is why wont the pcm start the car. with the key turned to on the service engine light sould be on. if not the pcm has no power.

Testimonial: "Thank you for your assessment. The service engine soon light does appear when the ignition switch is turned on, but goes out when I jump start it. "

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