Will not turn over, only headlights turn on, no electrical

348,550 MILES • 2.0L • 2WD • MANUAL
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TAYLOR BRINSFIELD
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My car has been sitting for about a month, as I was away on work. I made it home to find it will not start. I had the dash lights turn on once. I replaced the battery and no change. Thought it might be the starter. I have a new one just in case, but have not replaced it yet. Fuses look good still. I cannot find the in line fuse. There is no turnover, no clicking, and no life at all except I can turn on my headlights. I have tried to reset the ECU, but may have done it goofy. I read it was found under the drivers seat for this year and model. I just unplugged the cable for fifteen minutes and re-plug it in. Any advice or tips that may help are very much appreciated!
Sep 30, 2018 at 8:16 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I am Danny.

I would start by having the old starter motor checked first. Your local auto parts stores will check for free. The solenoid may be failing/stuck from sitting. I have attached a tutorial showing what is involved. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Danny-

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor
Jun 25, 2021 at 5:41 AM
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