2003 Vibe Start Issue

[chadmt]

My 2003 Vibe with 50k miles has recently had an issue at start. I turn the ignition and then it turns over like it's going to start but does not. I jump it off and it starts immediately. It did fine for a couple of weeks and then the problem occured again. Jumped off again and it started fine for a while again. Replaced the battery, checked alternator, etc. but the condition continues. Would really appreciate any help I can get.

[scherry2]

if I'm not mistaken there is a cold start issue. with older vibes.http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=20634

[joatmon]

There was a problem with 05's, I don't think the problem manifesting itself on 03's.So, when trying to start, it turns over fine, but never ignites. But if you give it a jump start from another vehicle, it starts, and wil continue to start for some time, then starts acting up again. Did you give it a jump start because you ran the battery down trying to start it? Did it start ok for a while after you put the new battery in?I guess at this point, either being on 03 or having 50K miles means out of warranty Also, I'm guessing if you had a check engine light come on, you'd have mentioned that.You said it stated fine for a couple of weeks between jump starts, how much do you drive, do you drive the car every day? Wondering if something is wrong with a sensor, or the computer, running the power down resets the computer, it comes back up in learn mode and takes a little while to overreact to what the sensors are telling it. I'd think this would set a CEL, but not sure what else would cause it to start right up from a jump start, if it turned over fine before needing the jump start. Even if that was what was happening, it doesn't really help narrow down what the real cause is.

[Davidjames]

I test drove an 03 Gt and it had that same problem as well as others , it had 80k and was well worn ,however the saleman seemed sure it was only the battery?

[129CBRider]

Check battery voltage to see if it at least 12.6 with the ignition off and engine not running. Sounds like low voltage. Maybe a bad ground on neg. battery cable.

[JRoscoe]

Did you finally get your problem solved? I've got a simular problem it will not start sometimes. Then I'll have to wait about 45 minutes without trying to start it, then all at once it'll start. I was told that the security was causing it to lock out because of the key tumblers so I had the tumblers changed ($200.00) and it is still doing it. I need to get it resolved so I can trust the reliability of it. Please, I'd appreciate any help from anyone.