What to do if your G6 wont start?

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 .

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 GM car say no start no crank?

How to diagnose a no start no click on GM vehicle. If you have a late model GM vehicle and turn the key only to hear nothing, you’ll most likely think you have a dead battery—and you may. But a no start, no crank, no click condition can be far more involved than that.

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.”

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 .

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.

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.”

Why is my car anti theft not working?

It could also be that your immobilizer chip is damaged in your key or the car door lock is damaged. If your car’s anti-theft system isn’t working correctly, you’ll need to find a way to shut the system off so your car will return to normal operation.

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.

How to reset the theft system in a Pontiac Grand Prix?

Enter the vehicle and insert the ignition key into the ignition. Turn the ignition to the “ON” position but do not start the engine. Wait 30 seconds and start the engine. Verify that none of the security lights on the dashboard are flashing or illuminated.

What to do if your car anti theft system is not working?

Step 1: Check your key fob battery. A car’s anti-theft system may activate if your key fob battery is dead and hasn’t disabled the system. Make sure the battery is installed correctly in your key fob. If the battery is correctly installed, replace it with a fresh battery and try again.

What to do if your Pontiac Grand Am wont start?

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What to do if your car anti theft light is not blinking?

Leave the key in position for about 10 – 15 minutes. Step 3: Check the anti-theft light again. If it’s no longer blinking, turn the key back to the Off position and allow it to set for a minute or two. This gives the system time to reset or you won’t be able to start your car. Step 4: Start the engine. Attempt to start your engine.

How to diagnose a no start no click on GM vehicle. If you have a late model GM vehicle and turn the key only to hear nothing, you’ll most likely think you have a dead battery—and you may. But a no start, no crank, no click condition can be far more involved than that.

Why does my son’s 08 G6 not start?

My son’s 08 G6 will not start or even try to turn over. It shows error on odometer after all needles have swung on the cluster.I searched the forum for solutions and tried some to no avail.

Why is my GM no crank no click car not starting?

The starting procedure on these vehicles is fairly complicated and the root problem lies in the ignition switch. The ignition switch does NOT directly control the starter motor like in older designs. In this vintage, GM uses the ignition switch as a signaling device to tell the body control module the position of the lock cylinder.

The starting procedure on these vehicles is fairly complicated and the root problem lies in the ignition switch. The ignition switch does NOT directly control the starter motor like in older designs. In this vintage, GM uses the ignition switch as a signaling device to tell the body control module the position of the lock cylinder.

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.

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 to do if your car wont crank or start?

Did you check the “crank” fuse #5 in the under hood fuse block and if okay, try swapping in a horn relay or similar non important relay for the “crank” relay #34, also in that under hood fuse block? helpful? Please login or register to post a reply.

Why does my car not start without a battery charger?

Without the battery charger hooked up, using just the key cranking the starter or at least trying to crank the starter does either battery cable smoke or get too hot to the touch? helpful? helpful?

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.

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.

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.

When did the G6 traction control light come on?

The Pontiac G6 was a midsize car that was produced by General Motors. It was introduced in 2004 for the 2005 model year to replace the Grand Am. Hello. I recently had a traction control light coming on in my Pontiac G5 GT (didn’t see a forum for G5).

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.

The Pontiac G6 was a midsize car that was produced by General Motors. It was introduced in 2004 for the 2005 model year to replace the Grand Am. Hello. I recently had a traction control light coming on in my Pontiac G5 GT (didn’t see a forum for G5).

What are the problems with GM traction control?

I find the biggest problem with GM traction control is with the yaw sensor and the steering angle sensor.

Why is the traction control light not coming on?

Within minutes, the traction control light came back on. No abs light this time, and the car doesn’t seem to be jerking anymore. I took the car back in and they said the code was leading them back to the abs, meaning it’s probably the abs module causing the problem.

What causes a Pontiac G6 engine to not start?

This condition has been identified as a loose ground G105 behind the A/C compressor. Remove the bolt from G105 and clean the engine block surface. You should also make sure the terminal is tight after the bolt is tightened up. There have been reported cases of the bolt bottoming out in the hole and not generating a clamp load on the terminal.

My son’s 08 G6 will not start or even try to turn over. It shows error on odometer after all needles have swung on the cluster.I searched the forum for solutions and tried some to no avail.

This condition has been identified as a loose ground G105 behind the A/C compressor. Remove the bolt from G105 and clean the engine block surface. You should also make sure the terminal is tight after the bolt is tightened up. There have been reported cases of the bolt bottoming out in the hole and not generating a clamp load on the terminal.

Why does my car not start when I Turn on the lights?

If it accepts a charge or a jump from another battery and the vehicle starts, then the problem is solved. If it doesn’t start, it may be a blown fuse, a broken ignition switch, or a bad starter. If the battery is in good shape, check for a blown fuse or fusible link.

What are the names of the Pontiac warning lights?

Click a link to learn more about each one. They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue). There are over 40 of them, so search carefully! Models examined include G3, G5, G6, G8, Grand Prix, Solstice, Torrent, and Vibe.

What kind of car battery do I need for my Pontiac G6?

A custom Duralast car battery for Pontiac G6 is an important component of your vehicle. It allows you to start your car faster and easier in cold weather with higher cold cranking amps. At AutoZone, we feature only the most dependable G6 car batteries in a variety of group sizes, so you can easily find the best match for your Pontiac.

What kind of convertible does a 2009 Pontiac G6 have?

The Used 2009 Pontiac G6 Convertible is offered in the following styles: New GT 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 4A), and GT 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 4A). What’s a good price on a Used 2009 Pontiac G6 Convertible?

Is the Pontiac G6 a good car to buy?

As such, the 2009 Pontiac G6 is indeed car; it’s just not a very good one. To its credit, the G6 is one of the few cars in the midsize class available in sedan, coupe and convertible body styles, all of which offer attractive styling.

Click a link to learn more about each one. They are roughly ordered by importance, which tends to be by color (red, amber, yellow, orange, green, blue). There are over 40 of them, so search carefully! Models examined include G3, G5, G6, G8, Grand Prix, Solstice, Torrent, and Vibe.

Why does my car not start when I crank the engine?

If the engine doesn’t crank, or makes an unusual noise when cranking, you may have a starting system problem. The car’s security system may have made an error that disabled the fuel or ignition system, or the chip in the key may have failed.

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 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 kind of car is a Pontiac G6?

EDIT: I am driving a 2005 Pontiac G6, but a train would be nice. If that’s your hazing.. I feel I got by easy. Click to expand… Well if the radio was good and the battery was good (until it drained) then obviously is one of the many things in between.

Is the Pontiac G6 running with no radio?

I disconnected the radio, and my car has been driving fine with no radio for about 2 weeks. I ordered a new radio on crutchfield and installed it this afternoon.

Why did my Pontiac G6 battery drain so quickly?

I noticed the back lights to the radio stayed on however, EVEN AFTER I TURNED OFF THE CAR. This drained my battery by the next morning. So, like any engineer, I thought the radio was broken. I disconnected the radio, and my car has been driving fine with no radio for about 2 weeks.

Can a 2005 Pontiac G6 shift out of Park?

2005 Pontiac G6…Started vehicle after being locked for the day, would not allow to shift out of park, with brake depressed, or at all, unable to even depress the button on the shifter. Security padlock no longer blinks on the panel, lit solid yellow, maybe security engaged.

What kind of engine does a Pontiac G6 have?

I have a 2008 Pontiac G6 with the 2.4L 4cyl engine. Has anyone else encountered a problem when they start their engine and the motor sounds like no oil is going through it (sounds like very loud lifter tick)?

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