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joshua van breevoort Posted on Nov 01, 2016

Pt cruiser wont start. checked battery, starter , releighs and ignition, and they seem fine. no codes come up when turning the key 3 times

Sometimes there is a sound as if the fuel pump gets engaged, once that happens the car will start and run fine until i turn it off, once i turn it off it wont start again

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To do self diag on a pt u need to start with ignition off. Hold trip button in for the odometer keeping trip button held down turn ignition key to run then release trip. This will also run a self test on instrument cluster. Codes will be displayed in the odometer at the end of test

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    autoracer25 Dec 11, 2016

    To do self diag on a pt u need to start with ignition off. Hold trip button in for the odometer keeping trip button held down turn ignition key to run then release trip. This will also run a self test on instrument cluster. Codes will be displayed in the odometer at the end of test

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  • Posted on May 22, 2008

SOURCE: STARTING 2001 DEVILLE

It could be a loose wire or connector, defective or dirty contacts in the lock cylinder, broken wire coming from the lock cylinder or a temperature sensitive module to name a few things.

If this happens only when the temperature is cold, it could be a leaking Fuel Pressure Regulator (FPR), or due to lost pressure in the fuel lines due to cold, in which case you may have to replace the fuel pump / fuel filter / clean injectors.

The best way to diagnose this is to actually take it to a mechanic and have him check for you.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 16, 2008

SOURCE: engine wont turn over with key, not getting enough gas to run.

Have the key and ignition checked! I am assuming that the key has a security chip on it, Right? If so, re-program key at dealership, and if that alone doesn't work, have them check both the key and column.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 07, 2008

SOURCE: 95 F150 wont crank

the starter should be replaced. The solenoid is kikcing the pinion out but there is no contact being made to turn the starter motor. I have the exact same truck and before i changed the starter used the old starter tap trick. Tap the starter casing with a hammer and it should start turning again. hope this was helpful for you. Good luck.

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  • Posted on Jan 21, 2009

SOURCE: 1998 buick lesabre wont start

Do you have a Chip in the Key? if so that Could be the Problem,Ya see the chip is a resistor and if it looses its ELECTRONIC VALUE in its Case Resistance it wont start to test this Turn the Key in the ON posission then do the Screwdriver thing If it Starts Key is Good and Most Likely the Ignition (SWITCH) is Bad <<ELECTRICAL Side NOY LOCKEST SIDE For More Info Recontact Me
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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 03, 2009

SOURCE: starter problems-starter works fine sometimes

I would try replacing the starter relay

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