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No crank, no start

Diagnose and fix a no crank, no start condition What causes an intermittent no crank, no start? GM has issued a service bulletin on the vehicle listed below to address a no crank, no start condition on many of their late model vehicles with push to start features. In addition to the no crank, no start you may also encounter an intermittent security light on condition, a “no remote fob detected” condition or a “poor or no remote keyless entry range” condition. Symptoms covered by this service bulletin GM states … Read More

No crank no start

No crank no start on a GM vehicle GM has issued a service bulletin #09-06-03-004C to address a starting condition where you encounter an intermittent no crank, no start, a no crank, no start, no click, a cranks but won’t start, or a cranks but won’t fire. The symptoms can also appear as: No Module Communication, Check engine light/service engine soon light, other warning lights, Vehicle Messages or trouble codes stored in the computer. The bulletin applies to the vehicles listed below. GM has determined the condition may be caused … Read More

Ford no crank

Ford Taurus won’t start If you run into a situation with a Taurus no crank condition or any kind of Ford no crank, follow the tips in this post. I’ve included a typical starter wiring diagram to show how complicated this starter system really is. And it’s another example of why it drives me crazy when people post questions like, “car won’t start” on automotive forums. Let’s take a look at this system. At first glance, diagnosing a Taurus no crank condition isn’t much different that diagnosing any other vehicle. You … Read More

Dodge Neon no crank no start

Dodge Neon no crank no start Dodge Neon no crank no start, starter won’t crank, no power at starter Many Dodge Neon owners complain of a no crank or cranks but won’t start condition. Shops have found several possibilities for these problems. I’ll list them, but first you should understand how the system works. Power flows from the Power Distribution Center on Fuse 9 through connector 103 to the Ignition switch. From there the power flows to the control side of the engine starter motor relay. When you turn the … Read More

No crank no start – Chrysler product

No crank no start – Chrysler product Alright, so you’re turning the key and getting No crank no start. Well, in the old days, the power ran from the ignition switch down to the starter solenoid and then to the starter motor. There’s no way car makers are gonna make it that simple for you. Every car maker has a different setup and it’s not even the same from model to model within the same maker. But I’ll walk you through a typical Chrysler starting setup. Click on the PDF … Read More


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