Trouble Shooting Hints

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Oldsmobile Aurora and 1997 Buick Riviera. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

On all models, note condition of SECURITY indicator light. If indicator stays on or flashes continuously, see ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM in appropriate ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT article. 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 the TESTS W/CODES article for Riviera, or the TESTS W/CODES article for Aurora in ENGINE PERFORMANCE section.

Check 60-amp IGN-3 fuse in rear maxi-fuse block No. 2. See COMPONENT LOCATION table, for location. If fuse is open, check for a short to ground in Yellow wire between ignition switch connector terminal D1 and starter enable relay connector terminal C1. Check for a short in Purple wire between starter enable relay connector terminal A2 and starter solenoid connector terminal "S".