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

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WYATT HEIN
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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.
Oct 25, 2013 at 10:59 PM
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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.
Oct 26, 2013 at 1:54 AM
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JDL
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Where applicable, your security system might cause an issue? Just a thought.
Oct 26, 2013 at 2:02 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Were the fuses checked?
Oct 26, 2013 at 2:18 PM
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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
Aug 16, 2022 at 9:56 AM
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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
Aug 16, 2022 at 11:30 AM
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