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Old 07-12-2006, 02:51 PM   #15
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Re: Cannot start 1999 Lumina

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Originally Posted by alberto98
Something like that is happening to my 98 lumina. One morning I unlock the car with the remote and when I tried to start it it did not work. It seemed like it was dead. After trying several times I got it working. Once I turned it off I locked it and then unlocked it with the remote and once again I was not able to start the engine. Then, by accident I figure out that if I did not lock it using the remote, it would start like always. However, I am uncertain on what the problem is ...
sounds like the relay in the security system that disables the starter is getting stuck when you use the remote (which arms the system)
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