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Wife took my car out of state last weekend and on the return trip she stopped for a break. Car would not restart 50 miles from home. Noticed the starter fuse under the hood was blown. This is a 'relay' looking fuse, which you need to get at an autoparts store (for $3.99 each!) Got two, and found that as soon as the key turned to start, it blew. Well, to make a long story short, I ended leaving the car there and went home to try and find a tow dolly... I'd much rather take my car to MY dealer. Happened to look online and found out that the purple starter wire can rub the AC line and chafe. This arcs and blows the fuse.
Black tape, zip tie, and a $4 fuse got me home. This is what I found online:
http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/show ... ght=purple
#06-06-03-001 - (Feb 1, 2006) is the bulletin that GMPCC Ryan was referring to, it states the following:
No Crank, No Start, Blown Fuse (Repair and Reroute Starter Wire)
2006 Pontiac G6
with 2.4L Engine (VIN B - RPO LE5)
Condition
Some customers may comment on a extended engine crank or a no start condition. This condition may be intermittent and, upon investigation, the technician may also find that the 30 amp starter fuse (#26) is blown.
Cause
This condition may be caused by the purple starter wire (circuit #6) chafing against the A/C line.
Correction
Repair the damaged wire and reroute wire to new location. Replace the 30 amp starter fuse, if blown.
Black tape, zip tie, and a $4 fuse got me home. This is what I found online:
http://www.gminsidenews.com/forums/show ... ght=purple
#06-06-03-001 - (Feb 1, 2006) is the bulletin that GMPCC Ryan was referring to, it states the following:
No Crank, No Start, Blown Fuse (Repair and Reroute Starter Wire)
2006 Pontiac G6
with 2.4L Engine (VIN B - RPO LE5)
Condition
Some customers may comment on a extended engine crank or a no start condition. This condition may be intermittent and, upon investigation, the technician may also find that the 30 amp starter fuse (#26) is blown.
Cause
This condition may be caused by the purple starter wire (circuit #6) chafing against the A/C line.
Correction
Repair the damaged wire and reroute wire to new location. Replace the 30 amp starter fuse, if blown.
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