car doesnt crank

loud3800
02-04-2009, 09:02 PM
ok i have a 3800 v6 2002 camaro and lately my car is having a problem sometimes when i go to turn on the car the electronics will all turn on but the car wont start it doesnt crank or nothing so i have to do is wait a couple of minuets and then itll start perfectly fine does anyone know what is wrong and know how to fix it?

Injuneer
02-05-2009, 12:14 AM
Since there's no way at this point to tell from the limited info given, specifically that its a fuel or ignition problem, you need to post on the V6 Tech forum for a more general discussion. I'lll move the post there for you.

ImportKILLER
02-05-2009, 02:48 AM
When you first attempt to turn on the car, any noises? The electronics that turn on, what happens to them?

Have you tested the voltage on your battery?

transamtom
02-06-2009, 01:16 PM
Could be the VATS,(vehicle anti theft system) there is a pellet on the key with a resistor,if the pellet gets dirty or damaged your car will not start.

Clean it with some alcohol and swab the ignition switch as well.

sothpaw2
02-06-2009, 10:11 PM
Most commonly this is a bad starter. If you can start it by twisting the key on and holding it there for a few seconds (usually it takes 3-5 times of this) then it's a bad starter. Otherwise, could be the battery. I've seen cars with bad batteries where the accessories work great and so do the headlights; all this without the motor on.

If when you crank it there's a lot of noise but no start it's the battery. Unlikely here since you said nothing happens--probably starter.