Car wont start, I was trying to get my dash lights to work and took the radio out?

Tiny
WYATT HEIN
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  • 1996 NISSAN 200SX
  • 100,000 MILES
I was trying to get my dash lights to work and took the radio out and still had my warning lights like seatbelt, airbag, etc. But no gage illumination light and now my car wont start and the warning lights don't come on either I still have the beeping tho.
Saturday, October 26th, 2013 AT 5:59 AM

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Tiny
JDL
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Would the vehicle start and run before you worked on it? Does the battery have a full charge? If you have done a lot of cranking, the battery may be down?

If the vehicle cranks good but won't start, have a helper crank it while you visually check for spark at the spark plugs. If spark everywhere, check fuel pressure and fuel injector pulse. Gasoline vehicle.
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Saturday, October 26th, 2013 AT 8:54 AM
Tiny
JDL
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Where applicable, your security system might cause an issue? Just a thought.
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Saturday, October 26th, 2013 AT 9:02 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Were the fuses checked?
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Saturday, October 26th, 2013 AT 9:18 PM
Tiny
GMAN96
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Could be the thumb wheel on left side of dash these go bad & your dash will not illuminate its a simple fix I had mine 96 200sx & I got at auto zone
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Tuesday, August 16th, 2022 AT 4:56 PM
Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Thank you for that information. Unfortunately, the post was an older one, so the person never got back to us.

Regardless, I know your information will help others.

Take care and feel free to stop back anytime.

Joe
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Tuesday, August 16th, 2022 AT 6:30 PM

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