| Starting issue once again......LONG |
Subject: Starting issue once again......LONG by Steel_Blue_91 on 2009/4/19 17:30:15 Once again I seem to be cursed by an aging vehicle! Guess it's because most of them ARE old. I again require the assistance of the C4 brain trust that in contained within this site. On to the problem....... As some may recall, I had an intermittent start problem with the 91. Turned out to be the starter and had it rebuilt. All was well and good until Friday. Left work to run some errands before the gym. Stopped a Lowe's for ceiling paint, got in and went to Celluar Plus for a headset for my Blackberry. When I returned it would not start. No crank, no noise, no click - nothing. While turning the key, I noticed that the Security light remained on. Repeated tries gave the same response. I know, you are saying "VATS - just wait for the required time and retry". Therein lies the problem. Two years ago I had Alvin (PCMforless)do some custom chip work for me and as part of the work the VATS was programed out and have never had an issue! At any rate, I waited 15 to 20 min. talking to the guys in the store and trying out some new phones. Got back in and same result. With tools in hand I went back yesterday. Disconnected the battery, removed the piggyback chip from the memcal, reconnected the battery and nothing - same as before. I went to each door and operated the lock manually, checked the and reset plungers even opened and shut the hatch just to be sure. Nothing. I tried to set of the alarm (horns) by locking the doors and reaching in to open them - no alarm. All accessories work (lights, radio, etc.) and the Security light stays lit. The only code was H46 (history VATS code). Sorry to be so long winded, just wanted to give the details. Ideas? |
