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Car and Dash lights wont start
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2014 5:10 pm
by 91prelude
Hey Peeps,
My car wouldn't start, so i went and gave it a jump hoping that would help it. At that time the dash lights were working as i tried to jump start it. When i bought a new battery and tried to start it, the dash lights and the car wont start. Whats wrong? Sorry for bothering you guys with rookie questions
Re: Car and Dash lights wont start
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 11:56 pm
by spiffyguido
Have you checked your fuses? If the dash lights aren't coming on that seems like a potential blown fuse somewhere, perhaps caused by your attempted jump start.
Re: Car and Dash lights wont start
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2014 7:31 pm
by 91prelude
Ill Check em! Will that keep the car from starting? There is also a little green light that is blinking by my ebrake. Is that a symbol for something? Thanks for your response Spiffy
Re: Car and Dash lights wont start
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2014 1:37 pm
by spiffyguido
Can't think what the green light by your e-brake might be.
Blown fuses can prevent your car from starting though.
Re: Car and Dash lights wont start
Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2014 4:35 pm
by 91prelude
Still not starting. When I try my engine is kicking, just not starting. I checked my spark plugs and in the well to the very right, there is oil in it. Is that the cause? I also checked all my fuses and they seem fine, my dashlights still wont turn on when i turn the key to is second position. Thank you for taking the time to help me.
Re: Car and Dash lights wont start
Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2014 5:35 pm
by 91prelude
Never mind Spiff! I got it starting. Changed all fuses, maybe there was on i didn't see... Changed spark plugs and cleaned the distributor cap. Put a new alternator in as well, so hopefully it keeps on going! Thanks for the help, I love this forum. Thanks guys
Re: Car and Dash lights wont start
Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 7:59 am
by spiffyguido
Awesome. Very glad to hear that you're all sorted.
For the benefit of others who may read this thread, which fuse ended up being the source of the trouble? ECU?
Re: Car and Dash lights wont start
Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2014 4:42 pm
by 91prelude
I think it was the IG 2 main fuse? If that makes sense. I really just changed all of them. That one just looked the worst
Re: Car and Dash lights wont start
Posted: Wed Jul 22, 2015 11:07 pm
by 91prelude
So I went to turn on the car after work and it didn't start... Bought a new battery and I replaced the 70 Battery Main Fuse. when I connect the battery my side blinkers flash on and off, when I try to start the car it wont start :/ Any ideas. Im going to replace my cables and spark plug again, Just cant find a blown fuse, could it be something else?
Appreciate the time
Re: Car and Dash lights wont start
Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2015 2:06 pm
by spiffyguido
What exactly happens when you try to start the car?
Do the warning lights come on as they normally would before startup? Does the engine turn over but not fire up? Or is just dead?
The fact that your blinkers are coming on when you connect the battery makes me wonder if you have a short somewhere. Unless your hazard switch is on, those obviously shouldn't be coming on like that.