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01-08-2008, 08:24 AM
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no fire and no spark seems like when the theft system light is on
My 97 cavalier will not start when the theft system light is on there is no fuel and no spark. I have changed everthing.....any thoughts
 PLEASE HELP!!!!
Last edited by rmichaud12; 01-08-2008 at 11:55 AM. 
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01-08-2008, 10:36 PM
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Re: no fire and no spark seems like when the theft system light is on
did you put an after market radio in?
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01-10-2008, 09:41 AM
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Re: no fire and no spark seems like when the theft system light is on
It is the original key....
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01-10-2008, 09:43 AM
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Re: no fire and no spark seems like when the theft system light is on
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02-08-2008, 05:52 PM
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Re: no fire and no spark seems like when the theft system light is on
My 1996 had the same symptoms. Here is what I have so far:
Two different shops said that the problem is with the ignition system (ignition cylinder, its housing, and the ignition switch). Apparently they are sending a theft signal to the computer which causes the engine to die immediately after start up. The (reputable) mechanics at City Garage gave me the straight story but admitted that they could do nothing as it would involge proprietary equipment at a GM dealership to be able to resolve a problem involving the computer. The Dealership told me the same story about the theft signals and said the ignition components would have to be replaced. They'd be happy to do it too, for a mere $1500. Yeh, I just bet they would. A little research later and I discovered that there are recalls involving the ignition system (http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/), and defective fuel pump. The recall on the ignition system states that it is a safety issue and that it could suddenly burst into flame at any time. Funny how the dealership wasn't aware of this... So, the car is at a different dealership for the recall work and I'll post the results when I get her back. Cheers
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