Need Help! No start(for a while then it starts)

press1280 · 07-03-2007, 09:59 PM

I need some help w/my 97 auto Blazer. When turning the key to start,I get nothing from the starter. The dash lights come on,fuel pump comes on,radio turns off when you try to start. Eventually it will start after 10 minutes of trying and the car runs fine. The ignition switch was replaced less than a year ago,so I don't think that's the problem. I've been reading about the neutral/safety switch,but don't know where its located on my car to see if that's it. Does anyone know where it's located on a 97(6 cyl auto if that matters)?
Also,the key will get stuck in the lock position-I'm assuming the key lock cylinder is to blame?

flanders20 · 07-04-2007, 08:34 PM

there is also a starter relay that can be a pain. my 96 does that and i have to unplug the starter relay count to 10, plug it back in and it starts just fine. only does it like once a month tho.

grndscrpr03 · 07-04-2007, 08:54 PM

the neutral/safety switch is on the side of the transmission, have you tried putting it in neutral to start it?

INFAMOUS · 07-05-2007, 11:40 PM

i got a 01 and it did that same shiit i didnt knoe wat it was till i started to rock my blazer and i heard a click like it went it park and fired right up...i would have 2 throw it in neutral 2 start then i finally fixed it

07-03-2007, 09:59 PM	#1
press1280 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 19 Location: User is: OffLine	Need Help! No start(for a while then it starts) I need some help w/my 97 auto Blazer. When turning the key to start,I get nothing from the starter. The dash lights come on,fuel pump comes on,radio turns off when you try to start. Eventually it will start after 10 minutes of trying and the car runs fine. The ignition switch was replaced less than a year ago,so I don't think that's the problem. I've been reading about the neutral/safety switch,but don't know where its located on my car to see if that's it. Does anyone know where it's located on a 97(6 cyl auto if that matters)? Also,the key will get stuck in the lock position-I'm assuming the key lock cylinder is to blame?
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07-04-2007, 08:34 PM	#2
flanders20 Registered User Age: 27 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 388 Location: Bloomington, IL User is: OffLine	Re: Need Help! No start(for a while then it starts) there is also a starter relay that can be a pain. my 96 does that and i have to unplug the starter relay count to 10, plug it back in and it starts just fine. only does it like once a month tho.
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07-04-2007, 08:54 PM	#3
grndscrpr03 Hates 'know-it-alls' Age: 29 Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 26,065 Location: SOIL User is: OffLine	Re: Need Help! No start(for a while then it starts) the neutral/safety switch is on the side of the transmission, have you tried putting it in neutral to start it?
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07-05-2007, 11:40 PM	#4
INFAMOUS eCkO Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 527 Location: Fresno User is: OffLine	Re: Need Help! No start(for a while then it starts) i got a 01 and it did that same shiit i didnt knoe wat it was till i started to rock my blazer and i heard a click like it went it park and fired right up...i would have 2 throw it in neutral 2 start then i finally fixed it
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