2002 Monte doesn't start

[02MonteGuy]

I am getting no turnover/spark whatsoever when I turn the key.
The headlights and interior lights all come on but all I hear is the fuel pump running (I think).

I thought it may have been electrical, so hooked it up to a charger overnight and that didn't work.

Any suggestions?


any help is appreciated.

[maxwedge]

Welcome to AF, you mean the engine will not crank or it cranks but will not fire?

[02MonteGuy]

Originally Posted by maxwedge

Welcome to AF, you mean the engine will not crank or it cranks but will not fire?

My apologies, I am no car buff.

When I turn the key I get absolutely nothing, no crank, no fire, just lights.
Dash lights, headlights, and interior lights.

[maxwedge]

Ok, does the security lite stay on for more than 5 seconds? Battery cables all clean and tight?

[02MonteGuy]

Originally Posted by maxwedge

Ok, does the security lite stay on for more than 5 seconds? Battery cables all clean and tight?

When I get home, I will try to start her again and check to see if the security light statys on like you said.
I have not checked the battery cables yet, I will make sure they are tight and clean. I was also told to check the ground on the starter.

Hypothetically, if my cables are clean, and the security light stays on what do you think my problem is?

[02MonteGuy]

***UPDATE***


Just FYI for all


I got home and the same problem persisted. Turn the key and nothing, no turnover, no spark, just the lights and radio come on.

So, I noticed when turning the key I could hear what I think was the fuel pump running.
I turned the key and held it in the START position. After about three - four seconds I heard that the fuel pump noise stopped.
I let go of the key and the lights and radio came on then shut the car off again.

I waited about ten - fifteen seconds, tried to satrt her up again and she fired right away as if nothing had ever been wrong.

And now I have been driving on it for three days with absolutely no problems whatsoever.

Any suggestions as to what may have caused this?

I rec'd one that said it may be the cylinoid (sp?) on the starter.


Anyways, thanks.

[Legacy3135]

i had a similiar problem try taking the my compter constantly needed to be restarted so i just took tehe fuse out stuck it back in and it started. Needed a new computer though.