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Question posted by drautomotivepcfl on February 28th, 2012

Engine Won't Start

Starts and runs fine when it wants to! Then it won't start and the plugs are getting fire.

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Owner's Manual - Page 70

Section 2 Features and Controls Starting Your Engine ...2.18 Engine Coolant Heater ...2.20 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2.22 Manual Transaxle Operation ...2.25 Parking Brake ...2.26 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-27 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-28 Parking Your Vehicle/Key Removal ...2-29 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-29 Engine Exhaust ...2-30 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-...
Owner's Manual - Page 87

... of this position if your vehicle must be in ON or ACCESSORY. Your radio will work up to work when the ignition key is running . D (START): This position starts the engine. Use this works, then your electrical accessories and to 10 minutes or until the driver's door is not all the way in the...
Owner's Manual - Page 88

...Don't "race" your engine gets warm. Try pushing youraccelerator pedal all the way to START. The idle speed will go down as it 's cold. Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine 1. Wait about 15 ... doesn't start (or starts but this until the engine starts. Nofice: Your engine is below freezing (32°F or O'C), let the engine run about one-quarter of the key. When the engine starts, let ...
Owner's Manual - Page 91

... the coolant heater plugged in the Index. If you 're pulling a trailer,see "Towing a Trailer" in ON. PARK (P): This position locks your regular brake before starting the engine, be injured. ...and store the cord as you have left the engine running unless youhave to getout of oil you maintain brake application. Before starting the engine. If you don't, it away from PARK ...
Owner's Manual - Page 93

...on hilly, winding roads. Notice: If your vehicle seems to start up against a solid object. When towing a trailer, so there... going uphill, don't hold your transaxle. You can damage your engine. Notice: If your vehicle serviced rightaway. Also, if you more...going down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to hold your vehicle can damage your transaxle. Until ...
Owner's Manual - Page 132

..., you may not be working . 4 When the engine is running, the light should flash for a few seconds when you turn on the ignition, but the engine is not running, as the radio 2nd 2i!- If the light doesn...the air bag readiness light stays on then, have it fixed so it will come on after you start your vehicle may not inflate in your vehicle, means the air bag system may have a problem ...
Owner's Manual - Page 138

...the SERV!CE ENGINE SOON or CHECK ENGINE light is warmed up , stalling If you experience one full tank of these conditions, change the fuel brand you from getting a vehicle registration....the proper fuel to turn off or improperly installed. T LI- If so, be sure to fuel your engine not to run as efficiently as stalling after start-up .) This will usually be v v t I I &cti-ic& ~ ~ ~ t 6i7...
Owner's Manual - Page 139

... or qualified service center to your engine from neglected oil problems can happen it catches fire. This may have a problem with the ignition on, you start your engine, or come on as possible and... chime when you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. If it is working, but the engine is not receiving enough oil. Have it fixed immediately. You or others ...
Owner's Manual - Page 140

...check is running. Change Engine Oil Light This light will have a LOW OIL light in circulation to the proper level. It does not monitor engine oil level when the engine is only performed if the engine has been ... panel cluster. If the light doesn't come on briefly as a bulb check when you start the engine, have it to drain back into the oil pan. The CHANGE OIL light should be ...
Owner's Manual - Page 186

...move so you will have a "running start to accelerate but stay in judgment, ...have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops. Do not get too close to the vehicle you can suddenly put the passing driver face to... of a vehicle about making a successful pass, wait for a better time. If you want to pass the slow vehicle. So here are lined up for the distance you need only...
Owner's Manual - Page 193

...in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you start to move, check both ways for what the... to use the freeways that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light. 4-20 You'll save time and energy. City Driving... problems with city streets is busy enough to need it. You'll want to watch out for vehicles that rim and crisscross most large cities. Here...
Owner's Manual - Page 202

...get out To can help comes. help keep warm, you can overheat. And, the transaxle or other damage. That could be injured. Let the heater run the engine...but you don't want to restart the vehicle, and possibly for the heat that you get out when you're stuck, but you get and it is... your headlamps. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you 're stuck, spin the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 224

... fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Keep hands, clothing and toolsaway from any underhood electric fan. a - 5-9 Thi , thai urn can start a fire. Checking Things Under the HnDd -II An electric fan under the hood can s t onhotengirparts and start up and injure you even when the engine is not running.
Owner's Manual - Page 244

... mark. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is not running and can start up even when the engine is boiling, don't do anything else until it isn't, you . The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. The coolant level should...
Owner's Manual - Page 249

... to the hash mark on the label. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the level remains constant at the hash mark for the engine cooling fans. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to the coolant... coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. By this procedure until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot.
Owner's Manual - Page 256

...new vehicle comes with top-quality GM brake parts. Warning; Wash hands after handling. See Engine Compartment Overview on a vehicle is to drive your braking system - If you aren't careful...running down and you 've come to expect can explode. When youreplace parts of top quality and work properly. Vehicle Storage If you get one that are wrong for the worse. See "Jump Starting...
Owner's Manual - Page 257

...plugged into the cigarette lighter. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles involved in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake. Trying to start procedure. Find the positive (+) and negative (-) terminal locations on , it safely. See Engine... the parking brake firmly on location. 5-42 Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want . The repairs wouldn't be sure the vehicles aren...
Owner's Manual - Page 258

... if the vehicle with water and get a SI -L--I- ..., I G ~ UWUIU CUW. An electric fan can start up even wt.-.r the engine is not running . 5. You don't need more... be sure the right amount of that first. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from moving parts once the engineis running and can ure you . If it on your skin, flush the place with the dead battery has one . ...
Owner's Manual - Page 340

...the Engine Running ...2-28... Lift Seat, Power ...1-6 Light . -"a Rnadinncc ...3-26 A-ir Ran ...Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...3-29 Brake System Warning ...3-28 ChangeEngine Oil ...3-35 Charging System ...3-27 Cruise Control ...3-36 c I,, L ,, + I talIbGd T;actior; System Active ...J-JO Q Q Enhanced TractionSystemWarning ...3-29 Low Coolant Warning ...3-31 .V J Jump Starting...
Owner's Manual - Page 345

... Rainy Weather Tips ...4-19 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ...5-73 Specifications, Capacities ...5-86 Speedometer ...3-25 Starter Switch Check ...6-11 Starting Your2.2L L4 ECOTECTM Engine ...2-19 Starting Your 3400 V6 Engine ...2-19 Starting Your Engine ...2-18 Steering ...4-10 Steering in Emergencies ...4-11 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection ...6-13 Steering...

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