Recent content by Robin Keeter

Gremlin showed up again. Removed 20 amp EFI fuse. Replaced fuse. Runs well. It's not recognizing the key. It's been about two months since this last occurred. Has anyone tried contact cleaners or contact lubes, i.e. bulb grease ?

I've watched the suggestions here and followed through on the vehicle. Still starts and runs well at the moment. Looked at the route of the wiring as suggested and it looks good in position and no nicks or cuts / rubs. Temperature does not seem to be a factor. Immobilizer good and good battery...

No I don't think so. No rain or wash before any of the times it wouldn't start. As for the grounds I've looked and tighten any and every one i can see.

All good info. I've checked the little car and it's gone as soon as i insert the key. I have a jumper wire at the ready. I replaced the EFI fuse and suppose that's all i can do for now since it's running well. Thanks for the suggestions. I'll update this thread if ever i find a definitive...

Just gave it try in the parking lot where it let me down yesterday. Starts and runs as if there was never a problem. Nothing has been done. Its just been sitting since yesterday. Can't trust this vehicle until I identify the culprit. Still no codes.

OK let me clarify. The starter engages and turns the engine well. It's as if the anti theft or some other command is preventing the engine from starting.

01 Cruiser has a gremlin I can't find. Engine starts and runs well for weeks and then boom ! Engine will not start. No codes, no lights, no nothing. Maybe it starts tomorrow, maybe not. Hours upon hours looking to no avail. Then it cranks and runs well for weeks again. I eventually carried it...