1996 grand am starter problem

I have a 1996 grand am 4 cyl I installed a used starter,because the old one was growling. now after installing the used one the car turns over but the car won't start only cranks, Now i am wondering if this is something with the theft part or if the connections are on wrong. Please help thanksnwaman120

Sounds like a problem with the Passlock II system not being bypassed. Did you ertain the Passlock II bypass module when you switched units ?Jeff

Velocity Custom Home Theater

Mobile Audio/Video Specialist

Morden, Manitoba CANADA

before i removed the starter . I disconnected the battery negative post. The starter had previously had a recall, which modifies the original wiring. Now there is 3 wires connected to the big post on the solenoid. one is battery 2nd is to alternator and 3rd is resistor wire which goes to the radiator on a small plug in type connection which could be a resistor or something. The small s post is one connection red, which is also part of this recall. I wonder if this is a possible problem, Or if somehow this went into theft mode or the like. The radio works ok. but engine cranks and wont fire. I tried starting, left the key in run and waited 10 minutes for theft light to go out, but this didnt work either.nwaman120

thanks for all your help, I found out the problem: When i installed the starter, there is a wiring bundle just above the oil filter , which is unable to see until the oil filter is off, I had apparently pushed this off when installing the starter: There is only about 1/4 inch between the starter and this wiring connection. After removing the starter again i noticed the wire laying next to it. reinstalled it and vehicle works perfect. Thank again. Garynwaman120

thanks for all your help, I found out the problem: When i installed the starter, there is a wiring bundle just above the oil filter , which is unable to see until the oil filter is off, I had apparently pushed this off when installing the starter: There is only about 1/4 inch between the starter and this wiring connection. After removing the starter again i noticed the wire laying next to it. reinstalled it and vehicle works perfect. Thank s again. Garynwaman120