Why is my Pontiac G6 not cranking at all?

I have a pontiac G6 2008 and battery was bad so i had someone switch them out for me only he hooked cables up wrong and it spit smoke out the radiator. It cranked after that snd i let ot run for sbout 5 min and turned it off. Now everything powered works but it wont turn over and the odometer reads ERROR.

What to do if your G6 wont start?

Re: I got a 09 pontiac g6 wont start.there is no crank no… You have know idea how the starting system works , an with the engine light on your best bet would be to have it towed to a qualified repair shop .

Where does the GMLAN key go on a Pontiac G6?

The BCM sends a high speed GMLAN serial data message to the engine control module (ECM) that the key is in the start position. The ECM receives the message from the BCM, and also receives a serial data message from the transmission control module (TCM) containing the shift lever position.

Where is the start relay on a Pontiac G6?

The START relay supplies voltage to the S terminal of the starter solenoid, through the 30 A STRTR Fuse 26, in order to crank the engine. Testimonial: “thanks.”

What does it mean when your G6 won’t start?

There are really two main ways that a vehicle will not start. The first and most common is when it won’t turn over. This just means that the engine doesn’t move when you turn the key. The second way that your G6 won’t start is when the engine turns when you engage the starter, but it won’t fire and run on its own.

What kind of car won’t crank or start?

My Pontiac G6 won’t crank and wont start pontiac batterie… I have a pontiac G6 2008 and battery was bad so i had someone switch them out for me only he hooked cables up wrong and it spit smoke out the radiator.

What is the p0100 code on my Pontiac G6?

The P0100 code is a mass airflow (MAF) problem code. The odometer “error” message may be indicative of other issues. Your more significant problem now is likely the passlock problem. It may require a GM Tec II tool to determine what security problem is locking you out now.

Why is the crank on my Pontiac G6 not working?

When the ignition switch is turned to the Start position, the body control module (BCM) receives battery voltage on the ignition 1 voltage circuit, and less than 5 volts on the off/run/crank voltage circuit. The BCM supplies voltage to energize the RUN/CRANK Relay 32.

Why does my Kia G6 not start on its own?

If your battery no longer has enough charge to turn the starter, your G6 will not start. As a battery ages, it’s “cranking amps” decrease, leaving it with a diminished capacity for starting the vehicle. When this happens, you’ll often hear the vehicle crank slowly, but not start.

How does the ECM work on a Pontiac G6?

The ECM receives the message from the BCM, and also receives a serial data message from the transmission control module (TCM) containing the shift lever position. If the shift lever is in Park or Neutral when ignition switch is turned to Start, the ECM supplies voltage to the START Relay 31.

Why does my Pontiac G6 say lost communication?

Borrowed a diagnostic tool from a friend and it showed the following… lost communication with engine control module/powertrain control module “A”. Also want to add that battery shows only 9 volts at terminals + neg. cable is a bit loose connecting to battery. Will a low battery cause this lost communication thing?

Why is there no power in my house?

This could be an issue at the transformer, the wiring to your meter, the meter itself, the wiring from the meter to your main panel, the main breaker or a fault within your panel. It is pretty easy to test for, you’re just looking for 240v at the service entrance. If you get 240v there, the issue is downstream in your house wiring.

What causes a generator to automatically switch off?

The breaker is a safety feature designed to automatically switch off if a surge of electricity or overload is detected. A surge can be caused by using a device that draws more power than the breaker is rated for, using multiple ‘heavy load’ devices at the same time, or if a short occurs within the circuit.

Why is my Pontiac G5 engine not starting?

There are a lot of issues that can cause your G5 to crank, but not start. The engine needs air, fuel, and a spark in order to run. It is highly likely that if the engine is cranking, but not starting that it has thrown an OBDII code. It is definitely worth it to use an OBDII scanner to check and see if the engine has thrown any trouble codes.

Why is my Pontiac G6 engine not starting?

There are a lot of issues that can cause your G6 to crank, but not start. The engine needs air, fuel, and a spark in order to run. It is highly likely that if the engine is cranking, but not starting that it has thrown an OBDII code. It is definitely worth it to use an OBDII scanner to check and see if the engine has thrown any trouble codes.

What causes a car to crank but not start?

One of the biggest issues that causes a vehicle to crank but not start is ignition issues. When there is no spark, the engine will not start. You’ll probably have a misfire related code such as P0300, P0301, etc….. Ignition issues can be caused by many things, including bad spark plugs, bad coil packs, bad plug wires, computer issues, and more.

Why does my G6 not start when I turn the key?

This just means that the engine doesn’t move when you turn the key. The second way that your G6 won’t start is when the engine turns when you engage the starter, but it won’t fire and run on its own. When the engine isn’t turning over at all, that’s a bit easier to diagnose than when it is cranking but not firing.

Why does my Pontiac G6 say no start?

Before beginning to deep dive into any diagnostics first (If equipped) check the VCIM module (Onstar) connector C3 (Black) to be sure that it has been fully seated. This connector has been increasingly showing up as the root cause for loss of HIGH speed LAN concerns. Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step.

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