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2008 Chevrolet Uplander LS 4dr Reg WB

2008 Chevrolet Uplander
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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door, 2WD Minivan
16 mpg city / 23 mpg hwy
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December 9, 2012, 6:10 pm

Rich W
 

Question: chevy Uplander won't turn over

I have a 2008 Chevy uplander, went to start it the other day there were 2 quick beeps It didn't even turn over. Message on dash said service engine soon. tried a little later on with my remote start, message on dash now said starting disabled, service theft system, also now on dash it says service traction control system, still wont turn over when I turn key to start there is a click , battery is fully charged


December 15, 2012, 11:42 am

Ron W
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You need the codes pulled from the computer.

It sounds like the key may have lost its programming and the antitheft system has locked out the vehicle. You can also try a spare key. If it starts with that, the original key is bad.


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