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03 Cavalier no start, no communication


81Malibu383
12-30-2008, 11:05 PM
2003 Cavalier
2.2L engine.
Engine will crank, but no spark, or fuel Pump.
Found no Check engine light bulb check and no communication with Scanner.
All fuses ok, and have B+ at DLC. suspect loss of power with PCM or damaged PCM,.


Has anyone ran into the same issues and what was the fix.

Blue Bowtie
01-01-2009, 07:30 PM
I'm guessing there is a problem with the body power. I've seen a few of these with failures in the bussing and connections in the UEC/Relay center. Even though the fuses may be good, the wire to the circuit out of the fuse/relay panel may have no power. The fact that the fuel pump and ignition system are dead might also indicate a problem with the always-suspicious ignition switch.

81Malibu383
01-06-2009, 11:10 AM
Update on repair...

Diagnotics..

Found engine cranks no start, No check engine light bulb check, no communication with scanner to PCM but could communicate with other modules in vehicle.

-Checked all power and grounds to pcm, all ok.

PCM failed.

New PCM fixed problem and now starts and runs like a dream. Best Part was GM covered the PCM under warranty past the basic warranty period. They have extended warranty for the PCM...

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