Vehicle make/model = 1998 Bonneville SE 3800 V6
Mileage = 130000
Engine size = 3800
dash lights = No
codes = Unknown
work done prior = None related to the condition
tech = KK
question = Engine will not crank. New battery, power is available when
ignition is on. I've heard that the crank sensor might be the cause?
There is absolutely nothing when the ignition is held in the
start/crank position. No sound, i.e. clicking, just silence. Any suggestions?
My stepson complained that when the engine was idling and the car was
warm, the engine would die prior to this happening. We took it to
autozone and no codes were found? Thanks for your advice!
KK:
You may have a poor connection at one of the battery terminals, a bad
starter, or a security / theft problem.
Test for power at the purple wire at the starter while trying to crank, it
should have power. If it does, you have a bad starter. If not, then a possible
security / theft problem.
Look at the dash after trying to crank, and relearse the key to the ON
position. If the theft / security light is on or flashing, then you have a fault in
that system and it would need to be diagnosed.
Mileage = 130000
Engine size = 3800
dash lights = No
codes = Unknown
work done prior = None related to the condition
tech = KK
question = Engine will not crank. New battery, power is available when
ignition is on. I've heard that the crank sensor might be the cause?
There is absolutely nothing when the ignition is held in the
start/crank position. No sound, i.e. clicking, just silence. Any suggestions?
My stepson complained that when the engine was idling and the car was
warm, the engine would die prior to this happening. We took it to
autozone and no codes were found? Thanks for your advice!
KK:
You may have a poor connection at one of the battery terminals, a bad
starter, or a security / theft problem.
Test for power at the purple wire at the starter while trying to crank, it
should have power. If it does, you have a bad starter. If not, then a possible
security / theft problem.
Look at the dash after trying to crank, and relearse the key to the ON
position. If the theft / security light is on or flashing, then you have a fault in
that system and it would need to be diagnosed.
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