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Question posted by mogutty on August 11th, 2012

Turn Key, Dashboard Lights Up, But No Start

I turn the ignition key 10 times and only 3 times outta 10 does the engine strarts, battery checked ok, battery cabless checkd ok, all fuses checkd ok. wonder what's going on with this thing...

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Owner's Manual - Page 57

... "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped) Automatic Transaxle Operation Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) Shifting Out of PARK (P) 2-31 2-31 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-40 2-43 2-45 2-50 2-53 2-54 2-57 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked Windows Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever...
Owner's Manual - Page 72

... discourages someone from the ignition. Clean and dry the key. If the starter won 't go to start , the first ignition key may not start and the SECURITY light is using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle's starter and fuel systems. For about three minutes, the starter won't work , and the key appears to check the fuse (see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers...
Owner's Manual - Page 73

... can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. If you lose or damage a PASS-Key II ignition key, see your engine if you get new brake linings. New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate "break-in guideline every time you turn it will flash. In an emergency, call 1-800-268-6800. See "Towing...
Owner's Manual - Page 75

... the engine starts, release the key. NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in RUN when the engine is the position that the switch returns to after you start your vehicle. This locks your hand. RUN (D): This is running. The switch stays in LOCK and you can't turn it could break the key or the ignition switch. But turn the key hard. Key...
Owner's Manual - Page 76

... leave your ignition key to START. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition to OFF and even remove the key, you will still have this feature, after you turn your key in START for such accessories as your engine gets warm. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. 2. Starting Your Engine Move...
Owner's Manual - Page 96

... leaving the manual headlamps or parking lamps switch on the brake pedal. D Move the cruise switch to turn on: D Step lightly on and the key is removed from the ignition, you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. Erasing Speed Memory When you will hear a warning tone...
Owner's Manual - Page 99

... keep your headlamps on for up to three minutes, to light your way when you start the engine or activate the power locks. Turn the control to OFF to enter and leave the car. These lamps will turn off if you leave your headlamps may go on these lamps, rotate the INTERIOR control dial all the...
Owner's Manual - Page 100

... for the Twilight Sentinel and is equipped with the light sensor for 25 seconds after you time to dim your instrument panel displays once again. If your headlamps are closed, press either switch. This will give you remove the key from the ignition. To turn the lamp off. 2-44 Front Reading Lamps Parade Dimming This...
Owner's Manual - Page 109

... outlet is located on the right side of any electrical equipment you install. With the ignition key turned to ON, the accessory power outlet can be used to expose the vanity mirror. Assist...panel. Follow the proper installation instructions that are available for your vehicle has the optional lighted vanity mirrors, the lamps come on all outlets should not exceed 20 amps. To...
Owner's Manual - Page 114

... be a problem, check the section that tells you what to let you know they're working. So please get to let you know when there's a problem with your vehicle. The safety belt light will come on for malfunctions. and even dangerous. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will...
Owner's Manual - Page 115

... bag readiness light should come on when you turn the key to warn you if there's a problem. Have it should go out. 2-59 If you must drive a short distance with the electrical charging system. Have your vehicle serviced right away. Battery Warning Light This light will come on briefly when you start the vehicle, as a check to turn off all...
Owner's Manual - Page 116

...light is harder to reset the system. If the light is fully released, it means you have it fixed so it will come on when you start the engine again to push. yellowblue If the light ...is still on for service. When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on after you turn the ignition key to the floor. If the light and chime stay on briefly when you ...
Owner's Manual - Page 122

Here are some things that owners ask about how much fuel you have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a ...Your fuel gage tells you 're driving and the security light comes on and remains on until the vehicle starts. There may have left, when the ignition is on. 2-66 D The gage moves a little when you turn the key to START and will come on when you should get more or ...
Owner's Manual - Page 131

TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it . Push the knob back into its stored position when you're not using it extends. ...(station or time), press the RCL button until the display flashes. If you press the button when the ignition is normally shown on the display. 3-9 Turn it to listen to stations for more than two seconds, the radio will go on the display. Turn it counterclockwise to...
Owner's Manual - Page 135

TUNE: Press this knob lightly so it counterclockwise to decrease volume. Turn it extends. The sound will mute while scanning, and SCAN will mute while seeking. The...Press the up or down arrow to go on the display (station or time), press the RCL button until you see the display you 're not using it to P SCAN mode. If you press the button when the ignition is normally shown on to a ...
Owner's Manual - Page 170

...Check all the work well. D Know how to go uphill. Drive in hills or mountains. There could be alert. D Know how to go...important thing to let your engine assist...ignition off is this: let your vehicle in good shape. They could get so hot that let you go down , your trips safer and more enjoyable. You would then have your engine running and your engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 241

... is a 15 psi (105 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be careful not to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from overheating. Don't spill coolant on the radiator filler neck. 6-23 Never turn the radiator pressure cap -- Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it . With the coolant recovery tank, you will almost...
Owner's Manual - Page 247

...negative (-) cable from running down. See "Jump Starting" in pedal travel. Your new vehicle comes ...Index. 6-29 Vehicle Storage If you're not going to drive your vehicle for your vehicle, the ...Battery Brake Adjustment Every time you and gas that has the replacement number shown on working around a battery without the vehicle moving, your brakes adjust for your battery from the battery...
Owner's Manual - Page 333

... Door Locks, Customizing ...2-5 Automatic Transaxle Check ...7-31 Fluid ...6-17 Operation ...2-22 Overdrive ...2-24 PARK (P) Mechanism Check ...7-33 ...6-29 Jump Starting ...5-3 Replacement, Remote Lock Control ...2-12 Warning Light ...2-59 Warnings ...5-3 BBB Auto Line ...8-4 Belt, Engine Accessory ...6-60 Better Business Bureau Mediation ...8-4 Blizzard, Driving In ...4-27 Battery 9- 9-1
Owner's Manual - Page 338

...45 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-8 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running ...2-29 Lighter ...2-52 Lights Air Bag Readiness ...1-20, 2-58 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...4-7 Battery Warning ...2-59 Brake System Warning ...2-59 Check Engine ...2-63 Check Oil Level ...2-65 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning ...2-62 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...2-65 Low Fuel ...2-66 Oil Pressure ...2-65 Safety Belt...

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