Car Wont Start! Help!
Also kind of confused with how to check continuity between the terminals.
Could the problem be caused by something other than the ignition switch, or if I switch it will it likely solve that problem?
Is the ignition switch causing the starter to keep spinning?
I just went and bought a multimeter so how do I check for continuity using this meter? It has a light that is supposed to light up if there is continuity but do I have to measure the resistance and am i supposed to set my meter for 0-200ohms when I test? What is position 0, I, II and III and how do I test continuity between 3 terminals at the same time?
Also to disconnect that wire from the starter selenoid do I need to cut it or can it be unplugged? Is the solenoid on the starter itself?
Also to disconnect that wire from the starter selenoid do I need to cut it or can it be unplugged? Is the solenoid on the starter itself?
Last edited by bcrichguitars; May 6, 2009 at 02:12 PM.
Fixed the problem! I unhooked the wire from the starter solenoid and noticed when I put my key to the ON switch the fuel pump buzzed but it stayed buzzing and didnt stop after 2 seconds. Also the CEL light only flashed for about half a second and I just pushstarted it and drove it home like that. I noticed the e-brake light was on also. I found two wires from the VSS that were touching each other so I taped them up with some electric tape and plugged in the VSS and it didnt blow the fuse. I then put back in my old main relay and the fuel pump buzzes for 2 seconds and the CEL light flashes for 2 seconds then goes off and the car started right up. The guys at AutoValue sold me the wrong main relay! The weird thing is the VSS wires were responsible for the car starting itself because it did the same even with my old main relay until I fixed the short.
Thanks RonJ
Thanks RonJ
Fixed the problem! I unhooked the wire from the starter solenoid and noticed when I put my key to the ON switch the fuel pump buzzed but it stayed buzzing and didnt stop after 2 seconds. Also the CEL light only flashed for about half a second and I just pushstarted it and drove it home like that. I noticed the e-brake light was on also. I found two wires from the VSS that were touching each other so I taped them up with some electric tape and plugged in the VSS and it didnt blow the fuse. I then put back in my old main relay and the fuel pump buzzes for 2 seconds and the CEL light flashes for 2 seconds then goes off and the car started right up. The guys at AutoValue sold me the wrong main relay! The weird thing is the VSS wires were responsible for the car starting itself because it did the same even with my old main relay until I fixed the short.
Thanks RonJ
Thanks RonJ
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