Intermittent no start, 1993 3.4

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Old 12-14-2010, 09:27 AM
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Default Intermittent no start, 1993 3.4

This problem has been plaguing us for two years.

Broke down and replaced fuel pump, still intermittent no start. By-passed chip on key, still intermittent no start. Mechanic says to replace PASS Passive Anti-theft Security System (module left of glove box) but no GM no longer makes part.

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Old 12-14-2010, 09:51 AM
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What exactly happens when it doesn't start? Do you hear your fuel pump prime? Does your motor crank? Need more info to help diagnose what is happening here.
 
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Old 12-14-2010, 03:31 PM
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Starter has always turned motor fine.

Had fuel pump replaced - experienced another no-start. By-passed chip on ignition key - then experienced latest no-start.

When the motor will not start I have kneeled down near the LR wheel to listen for pump and did not hear anything during priming.

Had car towed to garage that replaced pump, by-passed chip. First time he tried to start car - it would not start. Second time he tried to start the car (a day or two later) - it did start . . . and has started every time since.

He feels it is the PASS Passive Anti-theft Security System (or module) located left of the glove box. GM no longer makes this module :-/

Any advice is welcome!
 
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Old 12-15-2010, 06:19 AM
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Default Already by-passed chip on key

Thank you for the above link. We've already by-passed the chip on the key.
 
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Old 12-15-2010, 07:25 AM
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Thank you for the above link. We've already by-passed the chip on the key.
Keep reading down in that above link and it tells you how to get rid of the whole security system
 
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Old 12-15-2010, 07:59 AM
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sounds like it could be a ignition modual. gota go fishin, look through my attachements here, should be a no start trouble chart for a 3.4 in it.
http://s1018.photobucket.com/albums/...y/attachments/
 
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Old 12-15-2010, 10:16 AM
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I had a similar problem where I was driving home and the car quit. Underneath the dead pedal there is a relay for your fuel pump. Make sure that has a good connection. That was my problem and was a cheap fix.
 
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