SPONSORED LINKS

1994 Geo Prizm

Tiny
KARRI
  • MEMBER
  • 1994 GEO PRIZM
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
1994 Geo Prizm automatic Wont start. I have replaced the battery and main fuse. I now have headlights but it wont crank. Car ran fine until I left the key on for two days. Also headlights do not dim when I try to start it.
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011 AT 3:56 PM

15 Replies

Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
What is it doing cranking over and will not start or just won't crank at all/nothing when you turn key to cranking position?
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Wednesday, June 29th, 2011 AT 8:19 PM
Tiny
KARRI
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
I turn the key and nothing happens. No crank. No dash lights No buzzers nothing. But I have headlights and they don't dim when I turn the key.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, June 30th, 2011 AT 2:02 PM
Tiny
RASMATAZ
  • MECHANIC
  • 75,992 POSTS
Doube check battery condition and connections if okay-Check the starter motor, park and neutral switch and ignition switch.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, June 30th, 2011 AT 2:58 PM
Tiny
MISSMICHELE
  • MEMBER
  • 5 POSTS
I know this was forever ago but I'm wondering what the outcome was, my dad has exactly the same issue. Won't crank, headlights only. Just replaced the battery & starter.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, August 25th, 2016 AT 3:37 PM
Tiny
SATURNTECH9
  • MECHANIC
  • 30,870 POSTS
So is this a automatic transmission?
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, August 25th, 2016 AT 8:57 PM
Tiny
MISSMICHELE
  • MEMBER
  • 5 POSTS
Yes automatic
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, August 26th, 2016 AT 3:08 AM
Tiny
SATURNTECH9
  • MECHANIC
  • 30,870 POSTS
You have had the battery tested and made sure the battery cables are clean and tight.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, August 26th, 2016 AT 12:33 PM
Tiny
SATURNTECH9
  • MECHANIC
  • 30,870 POSTS
Also you have a multi meter to do some testing?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, August 26th, 2016 AT 12:34 PM
Tiny
MISSMICHELE
  • MEMBER
  • 5 POSTS
Battery is new that was the first thing we replaced & then when that didn't do it we tried a new starter but still nothing.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
+1
Friday, August 26th, 2016 AT 12:47 PM
Tiny
SATURNTECH9
  • MECHANIC
  • 30,870 POSTS
Do you have a multi meter to do some testing?We have to do some testing for sure to trace the problem.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, August 26th, 2016 AT 12:52 PM
Tiny
SATURNTECH9
  • MECHANIC
  • 30,870 POSTS
Also do you have the 1.6 or 1.8L engine?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, August 26th, 2016 AT 12:53 PM
Tiny
MISSMICHELE
  • MEMBER
  • 5 POSTS
Yes on the multimeter & it's a 1.6L engine.
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, August 26th, 2016 AT 1:07 PM
Tiny
SATURNTECH9
  • MECHANIC
  • 30,870 POSTS
With the car in park with the key in the start position you should have power to the black wire and black wire with a white stripe at the neutral safety switch?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Friday, August 26th, 2016 AT 8:30 PM
Tiny
MISSMICHELE
  • MEMBER
  • 5 POSTS
I'm having trouble locating the neutral safety switch, can you point me in the right direction?
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, August 29th, 2016 AT 4:39 PM
Tiny
SATURNTECH9
  • MECHANIC
  • 30,870 POSTS
It's on top of the transmission under the battery.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, August 29th, 2016 AT 6:24 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Not Running Content

How to fix an engine that wont start
VIDEO
How to fix an engine that wont start
Instructional repair video
Engine Not Starting - Top 3 Easy Steps
GUIDE
Engine Not Starting - Top 3 Easy Steps
Over the past 20 years on 2CarPros we have identified the top three problems that are easily fixed. This can save you a trip to the repair garage or calling a tow truck and...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links