Please bear with me Another Start issue Asked differently 94 Bonneville

[rbubnersr]

Please bear with me for those who have answered this stuff more than they cared too. I have a 94 Bonneville, my car dies at stop lights sometimes too, but not worried over that right now....my problem is this.....I insert my key,wrestle the lock mechanism and try to start my car--I get a small "boink" noise in the dash it sounds like and no action. My security light does NOT FLASH, it will come on for a few seconds each attempt then goes out. My inflatable restraint light WILL FLASH 6 times and goes out each attempt. All lights and options seem to work just fine. If I leave the key on and crawl under the front and jump the posts on the starter with a screw driver she will fire right up-( same thing anytime she stalls-hot or cold-will start right up imeadiately)---Is there a relay or something I need to look at? While ideling it seems to stumble once in awhile and lose all power also-lights will dim for a flash then catches itself it seems..(maybe not when it actually does stall?)--Any help would be appreciated. All the post I have read were a little diffrent than mine--temp doesnt matter here, and I have no cranking what so ever without the screw driver.....Thanks [email protected]

[maxwedge]

Check for 12v at the solenoid when trying to crank, if ok, the solenoid or starter is bad if none back track to trans position sensor/neutral sw. on the top of the trans where the linkage connects, look for corrosion in the connector. A wiring diagram may be required to check the correct wires.

[rbubnersr]

No Doubt Max---I jumped from the switched power(yellow) before the switch on the tranny to the starter wire (purple) and bang zoom---end of story.............So many thanks to all..............I intend to run it this way also......and I notice now I have at least two or three severely arching plug wires which may contribute to the stalling issues................did not notice them before--may be getting better current now?--Oh well one battle at a time here...Thanks....Roger

[maxwedge]

Thanks for posting back your solution.

[rbubnersr]

No problem--half of the fix it info is in the study n of folks' replys...for those who never share back with the cure it is a shame. They only ask, and take. What makes these places have such glory is the sharing and helping one another---Roger---otherwise hell, throw 60 plus an hour at a shop and let them guess for ya............

[HotZ28]

Originally Posted by rbubnersr

...I intend to run it this way also..Thanks....Roger

Word of warning, you have jumped your P/N safety switch and the engine will now start in any gear selected. Be careful!

[rbubnersr]

Yes Sir, I understand. In fact a week ago we were putting a 700R4 in my Sons 68 GMC and he was determined to use his three on the tree shifter for it. While he was doing this I warned him of the same thing...he could start in gear to be really careful...especially since his was backwards and running off the R-1 arm..............thanks guys.......Roger