SPONSORED LINKS

1997 Chevy Monte Carlo

Tiny
MIDGE17
  • MEMBER
  • 1997 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
Electrical problem
1997 Chevy Monte Carlo 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

my car won't start sometimes I turn the key and get power but it won't start sometimes is it the ignition switch if so the upper or lower one I changed the starter and it still happens I have a 3.1L and a chip in my key
SPONSORED LINKS
Thursday, February 12th, 2009 AT 10:42 AM

3 Replies

Tiny
JDL
  • MECHANIC
  • 16,098 POSTS
Do you think the problem might be the theft system? Have you tried cranking it in neutral? Have you done any testing at the starter solenoid? The smaller purple wire should be hot, with the key in the crank position. Any testing make sure the tranny is in park or neutral.
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, February 12th, 2009 AT 11:16 AM
Tiny
MIDGE17
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
I tried it in park and neutral when I get it to start it starts fine for a couple times then its takes a while after that
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, February 12th, 2009 AT 11:23 AM
Tiny
JDL
  • MECHANIC
  • 16,098 POSTS
You'll have to do testing at the solenoid when the problem occurs.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, February 12th, 2009 AT 2:26 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