Trouble Shooting Hints

On all models, note condition of SECURITY indicator light. If indicator stays on or flashes continuously, see appropriate ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM article in ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT section:

• ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM - Century & Regal
• ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM - Lumina & Monte Carlo
• ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM - Intrigue
• ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM - Grand Prix

Check starter solenoid terminals and battery grounds. Check for proper installation of aftermarket electronic equipment. Perform self-diagnostic system test, to be certain no trouble codes are stored in PCM memory which may lead to misdiagnosis. See appropriate TESTS W/CODES article in ENGINE PERFORMANCE section:

• G - TESTS W/CODES - 3.1L
• G - TESTS W/CODES - 3.8L

Check 40-amp IGN MAIN 1 maxi-fuse and 40-amp CRANK maxi-fuse in underhood electrical center. Check Crank Signal fuse (10-amp) and PCM-BCM fuse (10-amp) in fuse block.