Equinox having trouble starting

[Ajp]

First thing you need to check is the throttle body, take off the air filter assembly and see if the throttle body is slightly open while the engine if off. if so then it is for sure the main engine relay.

[Don]

Has anybody actualy have the hard to start fixed? We have a 06 and have had it countless times to the dealership wit hno results.

[Jessica]

Have an 06 equinox and loved it at first....then I started having the problems everyone talks about, trouble starting, key getting stuck and car not starting at all. First problem occurred while driving, car completely cut off and would not restart. T/C light came on and car would not crank over, then key got stuck in ignition. Had it towed and key cylinder replaced and new key..seemed to fix problem. Then almost 1 year to the day, car dies again while driving, T/C came on again and car will not start. Car will not crank over. Gauges will not move when I try to turn car on. Had car towed again to shop. Shop tries to start car and it starts on the first time without trouble...WTF??? Frustrated problem can not be duplicated, not sure where to start now...its it the throttle body, starter relay switch , ignition switch or just a piece of crap. Any suggestions??

[Tim]

I have the same problem with my 05 nox. This is crazy. A mechanic told me that thef fuel system wares out and loses its prime. What seem to work for me is that I turn on the key, wait for fews seconds and tap the gas. After about 6 seconds, it start every time. I'ms sure every car is different.

[wrbilly35]

I just had the same problem; it just turned over but no spark. I had to replace the ignition coil ($100) and tighten the three silver screws that held down the top to the fuse box.

05 Equinox Lt

[Sherry]

My 05 has just started acting this way, had the plugs replaced and it has been fine ever sence???

[Harold Atkins]

Has anyone had success with getting the problem of their Equinox not starting fixed? Our 2006 Equinox is at the dealership and they keep telling us they can't find what is causing it not to start.But, after reading all the other people's comments about having the same problem....how can they not know?