QuestionQUESTION: northstar v8 engine , JUST WONT START !!!!!! only had it about 7 months,
the lights come on the radio, everything but the air condition
lights,(everythings digital) but u turn the key to start it it doesnt make a
sound. do i just sell it?
ANSWER: NO, You do NOT just sell it. Your most likely suspect is with the PASS-KEY system.
Do you know HOW to check the computers for fault codes ?. If you DO, Go ahead and perform the test and let me know what CODES you get.
If you do NOT know how to test for CODES, Let me know.
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QUESTION: NO!!! I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT A PASS-KEY IS.HOW DO I DO THAT???
THANK U VERY MUCH FOR YOUR HELP!!!!
ANSWER: Calm down. We will get this fixed. I need ANSWERS to my questions.
1. Do you know HOW to check the computers for fault codes ?.
2. Has the CHECK ENGINE light on the dash ever illuminated while driving the vehicle prior to this problem ?.
3. The pass-Key system has to do with the micro-chip that is on the ignition key. Try cleaning the key or try your spare key.
4. Is there any messages in the INFORMATION CENTER on the dash ?.
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QUESTION: No I dont know how to check the computer for fault codes, the check
engine computerized message has been up there sense i bought it,along
with a message to CHANGE OIL but i watched him change the oil, i asked
why it still said that they told me that the computer just wasnt reset. i
used to have a spear key,no longer have one.theres no other messages.it
doesnt make ANY NOISE OR TURN OVER but the lights come on.just
cleaned key and tried to start car.display said monitoring engine and
there was a code on the display for about five minutes. i could'nt write
them down in time and when i tried to turn the key again to get the code
they would'nt apear.when brake is applied the speedometer goes from
zero to 160 and the gas hand moves but the code does not show.
AnswerTo retrieve the codes from the computers:
1. Turn ignition switch to the ON position.
2. Simultaneously push and hold the OFF and WARMER (^)buttons on your climate control panel for 3 seconds and release them.
3. Look on the fuel display for the codes which will appear as LETTERS & NUMBERS followed by the word HISTORY or CURRENT for EACH CODE that displays.
4. The display will stop at PCM?
5. Turn ignition OFF.
6. Tell me EXACTLY what appeared on the fuel display.
