Engine Not Cranking Over?

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I tried my wifes key and still nothing but I do hear a click in the dash when I turn the key that seems to be comming from around the glove box. I just can't pinpoint it.
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 2:09 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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The click is probably from a relay which is preventing the starter to engage.

Try disconnecting the ground wire on your battery and leave it off for at least 10 minutes. Then reconnect it and try to start. This should reset the computers.

Go ahead and try that and post your results. I will follow up and see which relays are in the area you described.
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 2:09 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I had the battery out of the car for 2 hours. Still not working.
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 2:09 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Okay. I believe it is your theft-deterrent module that is clicking. You may need to reset the theft-deterrent system by owner's manual instructions, or the module itself may be faulty and need replaced. Can you try reseting the system now, or do you have a manual?
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 2:09 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I don't have a manual
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 2:09 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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You should be able to call your dealer and ask how to reset the system. I am unsure of how to do that on your specific vehicle, sorry. Although, the clicking is definitely from a relay and the anti-theft deterrent module is usually located behind the glove box in most newer vehicles.
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 2:09 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I will find a manual and get back with you later its 3:am so it's bedtime for me.
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 2:09 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I called the dealership and they told me how to reset the scurity system and it worked. Just in case you run across this problem again this is what you do. You turn the key on and leave it on for 15 minutes then cut it off then turn it on for another 15 minutes then turn it off then turn it on for another 15 minutes then turn it off then crank your vehicle. Thank you for helping me pinpoint the problem. If it wasn't for you guys I would have probabley spent hundreds of dollars to get it fixed.
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 2:09 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Great! I'm glad that your vehicle is up and running again and sorry I kept you up so late last night trying to fix it, haha.

Thanks for the donation and thanks for using 2carpros. Com!
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Saturday, April 25th, 2020 AT 2:09 PM (Merged)
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Pontiac grand am, 2002 80000 mi 3.8 liter will not turn over checked fuses battery charge full can short starter & it will crank but not start, getting fire to plugs, : could it be the starter even though I can short the solonoid and make it crank
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Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 12:35 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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You have 2-problems here-1. Bad igntion switch/NSS/Starter relay 2. Also might not be getting fuel your getting spark it should be able to fire up if its getting fuel.

1st start with the starting circuit, once you knock this out-check out the fuel pressure then report back your findings.
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Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 12:35 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I have a 2002 pontiac grand am gt with a little over 100,000 miles on it. I recentily replaced the front calipers and brakes and changed the oil and it started great but when I was resetting the oil life mointior the car would not crank. The moinitior reset but now the car will not crank any ideas?
I've had to reset the secrurity before but it is not that cause this time it is flashing like normal HELP?
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Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 12:35 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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I would reset the security system anyway, see if that solves the problem.
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Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 12:35 PM (Merged)
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I was on the road an car just died an know I turn the key the motor will not crank you can hear the starter an the belt turning but not the motor would this be the timing chain
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Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 12:35 PM (Merged)
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Hello, if your saying, the starter cranks good, but, the vehicle won't start? Do the basic tests, have a helper crank it while you check for spark at the plugs and injector pulse. Go from there.
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Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 12:35 PM (Merged)
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Engine Mechanical problem
2002 Pontiac Grand Am 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

If my ca will turn over but not start what could be the cause of that?
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Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 12:35 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Use an inductive timing light to see if the plugs are firing when cranking, if they are, you will need to check fuel pressure with a mechanical gauge.
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Tuesday, July 28th, 2020 AT 12:35 PM (Merged)
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2002 Grand Am that just had the battery replaced will not start. It will not even try to crank. Lights, dash, all the electrical components are working.
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Friday, July 31st, 2020 AT 9:58 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Chech the ALARM
check N/S switch
check the starter

good luck
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