Engine cranks but does not start

Tiny
SONZ89
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  • 2001 HOLDEN STATESMAN
  • 3.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
Changed the ignition barrel and key, now car tries to start but wont. Checked all wiring, battery, fuel, fuses, pretty much every thing.
Monday, March 22nd, 2021 AT 1:21 AM

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Tiny
KASEKENNY
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This sounds like a theft issue as the PCM needs to get the authorized signal to start the engine.

We need to start with checking for codes as this normally tells us what the issue is with a code.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

We do not have a manual on this vehicle so we can't look up specifics but with what this is doing and all you changed was the ignition then that makes us look towards the theft system.

Does the theft light stay on or flash when you are trying to start? Let us know this info and we can go from there. Thanks
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Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021 AT 2:12 PM

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