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Will not crank

Tiny
WILLIAM GARCIA
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  • 1997 ACURA CL
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 257,000 MILES
Car will not crank when key turned. The dash lights (oil, engine) turn on when key in ignition.

I checked the voltage on battery and it is good, however, when I checked the voltage of the trigger wire to the solenoid, there was none. I am thinking the ignition switch, but when I checked it for continuity it checked out okay.

This is the last of a string of items that have affected the vehicle in the last month. It started when I replaced the headlights with HID lamps. I removed the HID lamps because one of the fans was not working and there was a 'hot' smell. Afterwards my interior gauge light fuse blew, followed by stalling while driving, to engine light on, to auto lock fuse blown, to finally not cranking.

Thoughts?
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Tuesday, April 25th, 2017 AT 5:14 AM

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Tiny
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Check all fuses under hood you may have one blown on start circuit. then try a security reset it may have caused it to set and not start. See pictures for items to check. Also, see link.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system
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Tuesday, April 25th, 2017 AT 6:05 AM
Tiny
WILLIAM GARCIA
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Thanks! I replaced the security/lock door fuse and the car turned on without any issues. I will need to make sure the gauge light fuse does not blow. And will keep an eye on the engine light to diagnose any codes.
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Tuesday, April 25th, 2017 AT 8:16 AM
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KEN L
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.

Cheers, Ken
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Saturday, April 29th, 2017 AT 12:04 PM

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