Car Won't Start - Please help!

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by SkiRideDrive

The measurement was takenough with the car not running. I can't get the car to run...wish I could.

daaaaaaa........

OK, it's my understanding that a fully charged 12V battery @ 80 degrees F should be around 12.6 V. Your voltage measurement was rerported to be about 13.5 volts, therefore, I led myself down this pig path that alternator was charging it at the time you measured the voltage .....

OK, OK, @Tcoat ....... ya got me there ......


humfrz

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by humfrz

daaaaaaa........

OK, it's my understanding that a fully charged 12V battery @ 80 degrees F should be around 12.6 V. Your voltage measurement was rerported to be about 13.5 volts, therefore, I led myself down this pig path that alternator was charging it at the time you measured the voltage .....

OK, OK, @Tcoat ....... ya got me there ......


humfrz

Rare that I can catch you so taking full advantage while I can!

[steve99]

Take a llok arround page 86 to 88 of the wiring diagrams pdf under (system Circuits- Starting Circuits) check the fuses in those circuits are ok and the clutch switch or park switch is operating ok.

[steve99]

Take a llok arround page 86 to 88 of the wiring diagrams pdf under (system Circuits- Starting Circuits) check the fuses in those circuits are ok and the clutch switch or park switch is operating ok.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by humfrz

daaaaaaa........


OK, OK, @Tcoat ....... ya got me there ......


humfrz

That's OK, @Packofcrows ...... pile on ......

Anyone else want to join in ...... ??




humfrz

[fridayfrs]

What about mechanism (I'm sure others know this part's name better than I) that is engaged when you push the clutch in? My car behaves that way if I brainfart the clutch when starting the car. Just tossing out a random idea...

[joe strummer]

Originally Posted by humfrz

That's OK, @Packofcrows ...... pile on ......

Anyone else want to join in ...... ??




humfrz

Join in?? You made a new fan. Good on ya.

[Hotrodheart]

Originally Posted by SkiRideDrive

Thanks for your interest. I very much appreciate any input.

Problem:
I turn the key and the car doesn't even attempt to crank over.

Summary/Guess:
Theory 1: I unplugged the dimmer switch and trunk switch without disconnecting battery (stupid me).
Theory 2: I may have manipulated the alarm system dongle/wire in some way when removing the kick panel.
Please see a more elaborate explanation below.

Additional Information:
-Car ran fine 5 minutes earlier.
-Everything else works fine, headlights, door locks, trunk opens, etc.

What I've Tried:
-I tried using my spare key - no luck
-I tried disconnecting the battery (both terminals) for 5 minutes - reconnect, same scenario.

What I did after the car ran to cause it to not run:
-I tested out my brand new 86 nanny from beastronix. (http://www.beastronix.com/shop/86nanny-pedal-dance/).
-The 86 nanny plugs into the osb2 port. I tested it and it enabled pedal dance as designed.
-The 86 nanny also acts as a pass through so you can use an obd2 transmitter with torque or other app. I also tested that, that also worked. I was using an ELM327 V2.1 and the Torque app. That worked well also.
-Next on the list was installation of the 86 nanny into the car more permanently. So I shut the car off.
-Installation includes removing the panel on the left side of the dash, then unscrewing two srews, one under that panel, and another near your right knee, to remove the kick panel under the steering column.
-I removed the kick panel, disconnected the two switches (trunk open and dimmer switch) to drill a hole in the small panel to install the 86 nanny activation switch.
-I realized I did not have the right size drill bit and figured I could do it at work on Monday.
-hoping I wouldnt have to reinstall everything, I tried starting the car with those switches unplugged (dimmer and trunk opener). Car won't turn over.
-I tried reconnecting the switches. Car won't turn over.
-I tried disconnecting the battery (both terminals) for 5 minutes. Car won't turn over.
-I tried scanning with the ignition in the on mode with torque/obd2 unit - no codes.
- I tried my spare key, car won't turn over.
-I tried plugging the 86 nanny in just incase the car missed it for some reason and wouldn't start without it, car won't turn over.
-I am stumped.
-Also of note - the car alarm dongle/button unit is on the bottom of the kick panel, that was hanging by the wire when i removed the kick panel. I don't think i hit the button on it (blue) but I may have. Also, perhaps the wire hanging did something to the security system.
-The alarm (flashing red light with lock) light flashes on dash when I am not trying to start the car. I can't remember if that light flashed did that before this whole snafu, I'd be willing to guess it did not, but can't be sure.

Thank you so much!

Did you let @Tcoat work on your car?

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by humfrz

That's OK, @Packofcrows ...... pile on ......

Anyone else want to join in ...... ??




humfrz

in 4 group hug

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

in 4 group hug

Not totally convinced that the guy with the ball cap in back is just hugging!

[Packofcrows]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

in 4 group hug

Me right here

[aa_chow]

My auto FRS didn't start once upon a time....found out it was my dad who left it in gear (R) and shut off the car (Prius driver)...

[Packofcrows]

Originally Posted by aa_chow

My auto FRS didn't start once upon a time....found out it was my dad who left it in gear (R) and shut off the car (Prius driver)...

Hahaha. Like me turning off my parents Rav4 coming to our driveway. So used to turning off my manual car a few feet from my psrking space. Its a habit.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by aa_chow

My auto FRS didn't start once upon a time....found out it was my dad who left it in gear (R) and shut off the car (Prius driver)...

I do that to my wife's auto car all the time. It doesn't like it much though and starts beeping and buzzing like it is R2D2.