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12-26-2006, 10:27 AM
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1995 Chevy Lumina Won't Start
A couple times recently, it wouldn't start at first, but then started. I drove the car all day Friday and parked it in front of my house. Didn't start Friday night or all through the weekend. It won't crank at all, just a faint whine when turning the key. I have lights. Is it the starter, ignition fuse, ignition module, what? I have to decide whether or not to fix it or junk it. Thanks!
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#2
12-26-2006, 10:38 AM
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Re: 1995 Chevy Lumina Won't Start
welcome to AF!! If the whine comes from the rear of the vehicle, I think what you're hearing is probably the fuel pump (there's nothing wrong with that). As for not starting, I would lean towards battery or alternator. BTW, please state engine size.
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#3
12-26-2006, 10:45 AM
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Re: 1995 Chevy Lumina Won't Start
It's a 3.1. Can it be the battery if you have lights(interior, exterior) and car alarm still works etc...
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12-26-2006, 10:46 AM
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Re: 1995 Chevy Lumina Won't Start
does your key have a chip in it? Is the "security" Light lit? Maybe try starting with a different key.
This could be a battery connection problem. Turn on your lights and watch the brightness as your crank your motor? Do they completly die? Check the battery/starter terminals for corrosion.
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#5
12-26-2006, 11:00 AM
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Re: 1995 Chevy Lumina Won't Start
Has a chip in it, no other key. Motor doesn't crank. No loose connections or corrosion
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12-27-2006, 01:12 AM
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Re: 1995 Chevy Lumina Won't Start
My 95 did the exact same thing. If you don't have a different key, try building up the contacts on the key with a thing film of solder on both sides. Worked for me! After a few years the solder wore down. I built it back up and it's still working. Good luck.
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#8
12-27-2006, 11:07 AM
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Re: 1995 Chevy Lumina Won't Start
Well, the mechanic said it was the anti theft device and resistance. So now I had the car towed to the locksmith who replaced my key recently. He argued with me that the car has an after factory alarm. The mechanic, said "No,that's a factory alarm on the dash." All I know is this locksmith is costing me extra money because it cost me $80 for the mechanic and $65 for an AAA membership to save money on towing. I have to figure out how to recoup that money. The locksmith is bonded...
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12-27-2006, 11:08 AM
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Re: 1995 Chevy Lumina Won't Start
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12-27-2006, 02:18 PM
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Re: 1995 Chevy Lumina Won't Start
Just went through all this. Car would not crank but everything else was fine. I replaced the ignition lock cylinder on the steering column and that cured all ills.
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