New Member Area New to Monte Carlo Forum? Stop in tell us about you.

battery light/security light

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 01-08-2017, 06:29 AM
dubb_b's Avatar
1 Year Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 20
Default battery light/security light


PLEASE HELP!!! car cranks no start
 
  #2  
Old 01-08-2017, 06:57 AM
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: georgia
Posts: 205
Default

good chance the key cylinder is the culprit. it has a chip on it for the security system VAT , common failure in these cars.
 
  #3  
Old 01-08-2017, 07:00 AM
dubb_b's Avatar
1 Year Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 20
Default

how can i tell if its bad
 
  #4  
Old 01-08-2017, 07:13 AM
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: georgia
Posts: 205
Default

outside of swapping it for a new one, idk personally except ruling out other possibilities. its easy to change out tho and a common failure point.... I hate to throw parts at an issue myself but sometimes its all you can do unless you have some help. a strong fully charged battery is essential .


if you've had intermittent no start issues in the past then that's also very strong indicator that the ignition key cyl is at fault.
 
  #5  
Old 01-08-2017, 07:19 AM
dubb_b's Avatar
1 Year Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 20
Default

im also not getting no spark, and can a bad bcm be the cause? i change crank sensor, cam sensor, new plugs and wires,
 
  #6  
Old 01-08-2017, 07:37 AM
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: georgia
Posts: 205
  #7  
Old 01-08-2017, 07:49 AM
dubb_b's Avatar
1 Year Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 20
Default

i cleaned all the grounds. i think its going to be the bcm
 
  #8  
Old 01-08-2017, 04:56 PM
owens91's Avatar
Monte Of The Month -- October 2014
10 Year Member
5 Year Member3 Year Member1 Year Member
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: philly pa
Posts: 2,335
Default

This six generation monte Carlo's do not have a chip key I have a 2001 SS model it's a regular key. There could be a problem with The ignition switch I had a similar problem that turned out to be the ignition switch then it was the alternator that's why the battery light was coming on
 
  #9  
Old 01-08-2017, 04:58 PM
owens91's Avatar
Monte Of The Month -- October 2014
10 Year Member
5 Year Member3 Year Member1 Year Member
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: philly pa
Posts: 2,335
Default

Also I just replayed your video you said it will crank but not start correct ? Do you hear the fuel pump primed when you turn the car to the on position
 




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:51 AM.