Will not crank

257,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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WILLIAM GARCIA
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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?
Apr 24, 2017 at 10:14 PM
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HMAC300
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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
Apr 24, 2017 at 11:05 PM
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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.
Apr 25, 2017 at 1:16 AM
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.

Cheers, Ken
Apr 29, 2017 at 5:04 AM
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