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Please help! A few months ago my car started acting up on the way home. It essentially acted like it wasn’t firing on all cylinders and slowed way down. I drove it a few extra blocks and it straightened out. I went the next day to start it so I could show my bf and it’s never started again. We have replaced the fuel pump, filter, battery, relay and fuses. Now it still won’t start but my electronic dash is completely out except the ABS and airbag lights. There’s no power going to the fuel pump. The car turns over but won’t start. There is also a beeping tone coming from behind the dash and the interior light flashes with the beeping. We are out of ideas and I desperately need my car back. Any help would be appreciated! Thank you!
Last edited by Hollieoz79; 02-09-2019 at 02:52 PM.
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Got a multimeter to test for voltage at a few locations?
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No voltage meter but I can get one. He does have a test lightOriginally Posted by 328 Power 04
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Spend $25 and get a digital volt/ohm meter. Have you tried scanning the DME for codes?
Now, when you write “it doesn’t start” are you saying the engine cranks over but does not start/run on its own?
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Well, you somehow established that " There’s no power going to the fuel pump. " - how did you arrive at such conclusion if you have no volt meter?
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Probably he used the test light.
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Nothing wrong with ensuring the basics are done first: Check the fuses in the glove box, and then go from there. There will be a reason why it isn't starting, and you cannot just throw parts at the car hoping that one will fix it. Next will be to get the DME/ECU scanned for codes, as it can be the anti-theft kicking in too.
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Does it crank?
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