2000 Chevy Monte Carlo Please Help

ALCO10

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2000 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
42,000 MILES

One day my car started just fine the next it wouldn not it wouldn't even crank. When you turn the key the security light comes on solid for about 5 seconds them the battery light fo 5 seconds & they switch back & forth. I think there might be a problem eith the starting relay or fuel system I tried to hot wire starter with key in on position it starts & runs for 1-2 seconds and it stalls like the fuel system is disabled I tried putting in a used cyl & housing that I I'm not sure if it is good or not & it didn't change anything. I also heard about a problem with the instrament cluster problems. Could that be the problem

Monday, June 1st, 2009 AT 5:42 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
110,176 POSTS

IT sounds like the security system is shutting it down. There is a sensor in the key that is recognized by the car. If there is a break down between them, this is what happens. I recommend taking the car to a dealership to have it checkd. They have the proper test equipment for checking the system. Most regular shops will not have it.

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Wednesday, June 10th, 2009 AT 1:12 PM