no crank and crank then start

[USMC 0311]

Hi: here is my problem: i was cleaning the interior and when done, i put it in the garage. i realized that there was not enough clearance, so i had to pull forward. when i went to turn over, it did not. it was the same symptom like a dead battery. i did notice the SYS light come on, but it did not stay on. for laughs and giggles, i went out 15 minutes later and it started no muss no fuss! what is this all about??? i am perplexed by it. could it be the VATS system going out??? every hour on the hour, i go out to the garage and it starts up NO Problem. i have stopped for the rest of the night so i can relax. any info or experience on this issue will be appreciated.

 

[John Robinson]

Have you cleaned all the grounds lately?

Next time that happens try using a different key. You may have a bad chip or a dirty chip on the one your using now

 

[gmjunkie]

My guess is you got some of that "Slimy Crap" they try to push off as interior UV protect ant on your key pellet or inside on the ignition cylinder key pellet contacts!

You need to clean it off of your key and from the contacts in the lock cylinder!

I have to go out on a service call at least once a month to someones house or detail shop to get one started!

 

[John Robinson]

That would certainly explain what has happened to the op since he had been cleaning the interior before this started. I still think he should do the grounds before they jump up and bite his a--.

 

[USMC 0311]

Thanks John and GM Junkie!

i just got the messages and i want to thank you both. it started up fine this morning and i just read your posts and i cleaned off the key and the contacts. the car starts up with no hesitation now. my mechanic echoed the same thing. it works great. the alternator ampage is fine etc. now for the trip to Nevada!!