1996 grand am starter problem

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Forum Name: Car Security and Convenience
Forum Discription: Car Alarms, Keyless Entries, Remote Starters, Immobilizer Bypasses, Sensors, Door Locks, Window Modules, Heated Mirrors, Heated Seats, etc.
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Topic: 1996 grand am starter problem

Posted By: nwaman120
Subject: 1996 grand am starter problem
Date Posted: April 25, 2004 at 9:51 PM

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 thanks

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nwaman120

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Posted By: Velocity Motors
Date Posted: April 27, 2004 at 9:40 AM

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

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Jeff
Velocity Custom Home Theater
Mobile Audio/Video Specialist
Morden, Manitoba CANADA

Posted By: nwaman120
Date Posted: April 27, 2004 at 12:30 PM

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.

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nwaman120

Posted By: derek123
Date Posted: April 27, 2004 at 1:38 PM

the recall you refer to will not affect the normal installation of an RS.... it reduces the amount of current between the switch and the solenoid. The signal from the key triggers the relay, instead of the solenoid. less of a toaster element effect.

Jeff: passlock 2 in a 96 ?

Posted By: nwaman120
Date Posted: April 28, 2004 at 10:48 AM

derek123 wrote:

the recall you refer to will not affect the normal installation of an RS.... it reduces the amount of current between the switch and the solenoid. The signal from the key triggers the relay, instead of the solenoid. less of a toaster element effect.
Jeff: passlock 2 in a 96 ?

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nwaman120

Posted By: nwaman120
Date Posted: April 28, 2004 at 10:48 AM

derek123 wrote:

the recall you refer to will not affect the normal installation of an RS.... it reduces the amount of current between the switch and the solenoid. The signal from the key triggers the relay, instead of the solenoid. less of a toaster element effect.
Jeff: passlock 2 in a 96 ?

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nwaman120

Posted By: nwaman120
Date Posted: April 28, 2004 at 10:53 AM

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. Gary

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nwaman120

Posted By: nwaman120
Date Posted: April 28, 2004 at 10:55 AM