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Engine wont start up and run?

Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
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Start by checking fuel pressure with a mechanical gauge, next check spark. This engine uses individual coils for each cylinder.

Also when cranking, does the tach show any RPM?
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BRENDAN KELLEHER MILES
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  • 2003 PONTIAC VIBE
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The area I live in recently flooded. I woke up to the car alarm blaring and found it submerged in water just under the top of the engine. I removed the battery so the water would not short and put it on a charge. Now the vehicle is dry, the battery fully charged, no water in oil or transmission fluid or gas. Removed the spark plugs and saw no corrosion or water in cylinders, removed all fuses and blew out water and let dry before plugging them back in. Car will crank, but not turn over and key fob (which worked while the car was under water to unlock the doors) is not working now. Could the anti theft be the culprit, before I have it towed to a dealer?
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Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 AT 10:27 AM (Merged)
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Try resetting it if no owners manual look online for your car on how to do it. But do not put to much into it as cars like this are normally scrapped due to water ruining electronics so they wont run and if they do not very well.
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