My 2002 monte carlo wont start. When i turn the key i lose my digital shift display (automatic) then when then key springs back to the on positon it resets. My shift display also says its in 1st or Low gear and it rolls in any gear just like it was in netural but the key cant be removed unless in "park"

What iv tried:
Replaced lock cyclinder
Replaced Starter (knew it was bad from beginning)
Cleaned and made sure battery terminals are tight
Checked fuses

 

Hi `Zach,
I don't know what the hell is going on,GIF019.gif but check back & hopefully one of our expert tech member's can assist...Wish you good luck on resolving this prob..

 

update: fixed shift display, linkage disconnected

 

Sounds like the battery doesn't have enough power to start the car. How old is it? Have you tried jumping it? checking the voltage?

 

brand new battery' connections are good and tight, hooked it up to a battery charger with engine start still nothing. also put a battery tester with load switch and everything is good there

new problems iv noticed
PRNDL display fades away second are turning key to on position but stays on in aux position
trac off dummy light and service trac message light
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also i believe there is something draining my battery
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tried resting the passlock many times and nothing

 

Might want to inspect your battery cables. If they are corroding, they will not be capable of passing enough electricity. Some people have noticed cables "bulging" due to internal corrosion.

 

tried that before i came to you guys :/ i wish it was that easy

tomorrow i will try to rule out the ignition relay and ignition switch

 

did you check the ground coming off the battery? make sure it has good contact with the frame.


also you may want to check your Park/neutral Position Switch http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...itch/_/N-9rihm


it can cause your starter's relay to not engage


http://www.ehow.com/list_7425651_sig...ty-switch.html

 

Thanks `Member's for trying to help our new member.

 

You may have a bad Ignition module. The dash display blinking out is normal when you start the car. If your battery and all connections are good, and your lights work, then I would have the ignoring module checked. When it goes bad together get everything except Crank. No starter relay click either!