2002 Oldsmobile Alero HELLLLLLLLLP! STUDENT IN NEED

2002 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
114,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BLESSKILLA
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Hey I have a oldsmobile alero Gls and for the past couple days it has been having a hard time starting it will roller over and then it will cut off sometimes other times it will start juss fine without a problem and after trying to start it a couple times it will sound like it lost all power and doesn't want to even try to start so I let it sit a while and then it starts up just fine and I don't have a problem with it for a couple of days ...but I have recently noticed my check engine light comes on and then cuts off like every couple days....I'm not sure what it could be I just not to long ago had a tune up with new wires and spark plugs ...I'm a student and pressed for money I'm not sure what it can be please help
Apr 9, 2008 at 3:58 PM
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SNOOFLE
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I have had problems for over a year with starting my 2002 Alero & have had it towed numerous times, only to be told later that it started fine for the mechanic.

I have finally solved the mystery & you will be amazed at how simple (and inexpensive!) the solution turns out to be.

Simply detach your car key from all other keys. That's it! For some reason, having additional keys attached somehow interferes with ignition.

This also explains why the damn car would always start for the mechanics--I only left them the single key! (I'd begun to think that the towing process somehow fixed the problem...)

So, give it a try! I sincerely hope that this trick works for all you frustrated Alero owners out there--
May 6, 2008 at 12:36 AM
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