98 V6 3.8L not starting

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Aug 16, 2009 | 09:35 PM

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craby

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check the theft deterrence relay, on a 93 its under the dash on the passenger side, to the door side of the glove box. should be two of em under there one is the rear hatch relay and one the theft deterrence relay, it should be on the door side of the two. they are the same part number in my parts book so if nothing else try switching them.

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Sep 15, 2009 | 06:41 PM

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dkn920

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Originally Posted by traumadog

+1 to VATS - I'd check to see if the key or cylinder contact is worn. Also - does the security light on the dash do anything when you try to start it?

Im having the same issue time to time with my 2001. When you said if it does anything, could you explain? What my car would do is it would be flashing as I try to start it. Is there something going on with the alarm that could be making it not start?...

Thanks guys!

OP - Good luck trying to start your car. Im in the dark myself.