My lumnia sucks

[richtazz]

No, that sounds like a bad starter or ignition switch. The computer will allow the car to turn over, it just won't start. The starter is located on the front of the engine. On the solenoid, there is a small terminal marked with the letter "s" that has a purple wire on it. The purple wire is the signal wire from the ignition switch to engage the starter. There should only be power in this wire when the key is turned to the start position. If there is no power at this wire when the key is turned to start, the problem is either the ignition switch or neutral safety switch. If there is power to it when the key is turned to start, then the starter is shot. You should also check the battery cables for grease and corrosion. THere is also a chance that the battery has shorted out. Take it to an Advance or Auto-Zone and have them test the battery for internal shorts. It is possible that the battery has 12v, and can deliver enough power to operate the radio, dome light, etc... but can't deliver the high amp power necessary to start the car.

[jennw]

Yup it was the starter, it was history. We got the computer in, and the fans still didnt operate, and so it turned out the hose from the radiator wasnt feeding water to the sensor. So we have that fixed. Now on (or back to i should say) to the heater. It still doesnt work. Well it has heat but it isnt blowing it out. Is that just the motor for the heater? Thanks for all of your advice i have used it trust me.

[SprinterG35]

i agree with your Title...

[richtazz]

Normally blower motors will start to squeal or creech prior to qitting but not always. Does it work on any speed, or not at all? If it doesn't work at all on any speed, then the blower motor (keeping it simple, check the fuse first) is toast. If it works on some speeds but not others, the blower resistor is bad.

[jennw]

I told you!!! It sucks bad. But to answer your question Rich, it doesnt work on any speed. The only time i can feel the heat is if i have it on the vent....
I believe i checked the fuse, it is the one under the hood right? I will look again. I wish it was something as simple as the fuse, but knowing my luck lately, i doubt that. I just want to get it fixed so i can get rid of the darned thing......

[budhicks1]

Back in the day, I used to have a lumina. Didn't like it too much.

[richtazz]

There is a fuse block in the interior also, by the glovebox I believe. That is where I think your blower motor fuse is.