Nothing happens when I turn the key?

Tiny
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  • 2008 PONTIAC G6
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  • V6
  • 2WD
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  • 171 MILES
Got in car a week ago turn the key nothing happened. Two days ago, the security light came on, now nothing. Where do I start? I got new keys, ignition switch, engine harness, ECM, TCM, TDM, starter, and alternator. I'm at a loss.
Sunday, June 11th, 2023 AT 11:19 AM

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Tiny
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Hi,

Wow! Have you replaced all the things you mentioned? Is the battery fully charged and in good condition?

Let me know. Also, let me know if all other electrical components are working as designed. I need to narrow things down a bit. Note that if you replaced the ignition lock cylinder and key, it needs to be programmed to work.

Also, if the security light turns on, try this. Allow the key to stay in the on position for approximately 10 minutes. After that amount of time, the security light should turn off, and the engine starts. Try that and let me know the results.

Last, if you haven't already, I recommend scanning the can-bus. CAN stands for controller area network.

Basically, the different modules are tied together via a few wires. This type of scan should retrieve codes regardless of the module storing them.

Here is a link that explains how it's done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

Let me know.

Joe
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Sunday, June 11th, 2023 AT 6:12 PM
Tiny
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Cylinder has been changed did 10 minutes light stays on I'll try scanning like you said. Thanks
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Sunday, June 11th, 2023 AT 6:20 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

Thanks for the update. Let me know if anything shows up with the scan. Also, let me know if the list above has already been done.

Joe
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Sunday, June 11th, 2023 AT 7:06 PM
Tiny
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Not sure if this matters but my door lock is gone someone broke into car.
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Sunday, June 11th, 2023 AT 7:57 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

That shouldn't matter. Sorry to hear what happened. I struggle to understand things anymore. I was always taught if you want something, you work for it. Destroying people's personal property for one's personal gain is upsetting. So, again, sorry to hear what happened.

Let me know.

Joe
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Monday, June 12th, 2023 AT 8:49 PM
Tiny
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Thanks
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Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 AT 3:18 PM
Tiny
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Only codes that come up are 441,446,0036 would any of those cause this?
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Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 AT 3:20 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

The codes are related to the evaporative emissions system (EVAP). That wouldn't cause this. By chance, does anything electrical work on the vehicle? Are you certain the battery is in good condition and charged?

Let me know.

Joe
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Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 AT 7:57 PM
Tiny
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Yes, battery is new everything works just won't crank o and I got security light to go out everything works it's strange. Is there a way to bypass the ignition?
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Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 AT 10:56 PM
Tiny
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Cars fixed now. Thanks everyone for all your help. Only problem now is it shuts off when I let go of gas.
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Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 AT 7:25 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

Thank you for the update. I'm glad to know you got it running.

As far as the stalling when you let off the throttle, make sure to check for vacuum leaks being caused by the EVAP codes you have. That can be causing the issue.

Let me know if I can help or if you have questions.

Take care,

Joe
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Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 AT 10:05 PM

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