I don't know if its the extreme cold (it was -5 this morning) or if there is an actual problem, but here is the description:
It has done this twice now.
When I try and start it first thing in the morning, it acts like its gonna start then it dies. When I try and turn the key again, there is NOTHING, meaning no clicking, no lights or noises. It has eventually started every time (after 3-5 tries) and I haven't had this problem after I leave the house. I have also noticed that my voltage meter has been a little erratic and when I put the car in park sometimes the volts go WAY down. I replaced the battery in November. Any suggestions?
starts. dies. no power at key turn. then starts again. ?
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ballstatefan05
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starts. dies. no power at key turn. then starts again. ?
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Re: starts. dies. no power at key turn. then starts again. ?
Loose or corroded battery terminal connections.
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2009 G8 GT - Sport Red Metallic, loaded, SOLO Axlebacks, Rotofab Intake, Tuned, autodim mirror, removed intake manifold cover, HSV GTS triple gauge pod, two tone red-hot shifter and HSV SuperSport steering wheel, GXP rear sway bar and diffuser, 3.45 diff and various Camaro suspension bits, LED Taillights
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Re: starts. dies. no power at key turn. then starts again. ?
I agree, ive had this happen on another vehicle, although it took me wiggling the battery connection to get it to work.
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Re: starts. dies. no power at key turn. then starts again. ?
I agree this may be a connection issue although with the battery under the rear seat, if the connections are tight, and the ground cable connection is good on the floorboard, check the positive cable at the front and rear fuse blocks to make sure they are tight and not corroded as well.
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2004 Bonneville GXP 62,000 miles purchased 04/13
2009 G8 GXP PBM, M6 9580 miles, no mods, sold 08/15
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Re: starts. dies. no power at key turn. then starts again. ?
Thank you all for your responses. I have to take it to the shop tonight for oil in my coolant reservoir so I will have them check the battery connections as well. It's soooo cold here right now I don't even wanna mess with it! 
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Re: starts. dies. no power at key turn. then starts again. ?
Oil in the coolant doesnt sound too good, hopefully it isnt a worse case scenario. If its trans oil, could be a bad radiator which is what Id hope for.
1995 Jeep Cherokee Country- 200,XXX miles and running strong. 4.0L paired with a 5 speed manual. 4.5" long arm lift with 32" tires and regeared to make up for power. Best of all, shes a fire engine red!
2000 Bonneville SSEi- 145,XXX miles, bonestock for the time (don't hold your breath, it might be a long while)
Typos courtesy of LG Optimus G- yes, I do most of my trolling with my phone. Don't judge me.
2000 Bonneville SSEi- 145,XXX miles, bonestock for the time (don't hold your breath, it might be a long while)
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Re: starts. dies. no power at key turn. then starts again. ?
yes I know, I had my oil changed a couple weeks ago at a "drive thru" place and he pointed out an oily sludge type of stuff in my coolant reservoir. My engine oil was also low, as indicated by my "check your oil level" light. I'm hoping for the best...ugh.
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Re: starts. dies. no power at key turn. then starts again. ?
Oil in the coolant would probably be the radiator. Does an 00+ SE have an oil cooler built into the radiator?
WHITE WHINE - 1992 SSE Supercharged 236.26 ci (.040 Over) 15.090 at 90.2 MPH on old engine w/ slipping trans & melted O2 sensor - Gen 3 M62 and matching TB, Gen 2 Pully, Zillamotorsports Ported LIM, YT 1.72 Roller Rockers, SII FPR & Injectors, Hypertech Thermomaster chip w/ 160 Thermo, TransGo Shift Kit, Infinity/Pioneer Speakers & a 10" Alpine Type R Sub, all the watts, 140 amp Alternator, Ricepipe CAI w/ heatshield, Pilot Angel Eye Foglights, Clear Corners, '02 17" Chrome Bent 5's, Magnaflow F-Body Muffler and Hi-flo Cat, Ceramic Coated Ported Exhaust Manifolds, Fan Override, Monroe Reflex struts, red calipers
2009 G8 GT - Sport Red Metallic, loaded, SOLO Axlebacks, Rotofab Intake, Tuned, autodim mirror, removed intake manifold cover, HSV GTS triple gauge pod, two tone red-hot shifter and HSV SuperSport steering wheel, GXP rear sway bar and diffuser, 3.45 diff and various Camaro suspension bits, LED Taillights
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Re: starts. dies. no power at key turn. then starts again. ?
Oil will more or less stay oil when it's in the coolant. It'll seperate and float to the top. Coolant sludge will look like orange mud, and is the result of degraded coolant.ballstatefan05 wrote:yes I know, I had my oil changed a couple weeks ago at a "drive thru" place and he pointed out an oily sludge type of stuff in my coolant reservoir. My engine oil was also low, as indicated by my "check your oil level" light. I'm hoping for the best...ugh.
WHITE WHINE - 1992 SSE Supercharged 236.26 ci (.040 Over) 15.090 at 90.2 MPH on old engine w/ slipping trans & melted O2 sensor - Gen 3 M62 and matching TB, Gen 2 Pully, Zillamotorsports Ported LIM, YT 1.72 Roller Rockers, SII FPR & Injectors, Hypertech Thermomaster chip w/ 160 Thermo, TransGo Shift Kit, Infinity/Pioneer Speakers & a 10" Alpine Type R Sub, all the watts, 140 amp Alternator, Ricepipe CAI w/ heatshield, Pilot Angel Eye Foglights, Clear Corners, '02 17" Chrome Bent 5's, Magnaflow F-Body Muffler and Hi-flo Cat, Ceramic Coated Ported Exhaust Manifolds, Fan Override, Monroe Reflex struts, red calipers
2009 G8 GT - Sport Red Metallic, loaded, SOLO Axlebacks, Rotofab Intake, Tuned, autodim mirror, removed intake manifold cover, HSV GTS triple gauge pod, two tone red-hot shifter and HSV SuperSport steering wheel, GXP rear sway bar and diffuser, 3.45 diff and various Camaro suspension bits, LED Taillights
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Re: starts. dies. no power at key turn. then starts again. ?
Well that right there my friend is hopeful news! Thank you! Although, I had to have the condenser replaced about 6-8 months ago. Wouldn't they have had to drain the coolant and replace with fresh or would they have 'reused' my old?J Wikoff wrote:Oil will more or less stay oil when it's in the coolant. It'll seperate and float to the top. Coolant sludge will look like orange mud, and is the result of degraded coolant.ballstatefan05 wrote:yes I know, I had my oil changed a couple weeks ago at a "drive thru" place and he pointed out an oily sludge type of stuff in my coolant reservoir. My engine oil was also low, as indicated by my "check your oil level" light. I'm hoping for the best...ugh.
~Jaime~
Nothing cooler than a chick who loves her Bonneville!
2005 SE