Battery and engine check light not coming on

2003 TOYOTA AVENSIS
120,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KALIMA
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The car started quick okay then just shut off. When I tried to start it again it just cranked up. I later noticed when the key was turned on, battery and engine check lights were not coming on.

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John
Feb 16, 2020 at 12:07 AM
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JOETECHPRO
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Hey KALIMA,

I don't have the specifics for your vehicle here.

I would advise always the first step in the case of electrical faults would be to check the fuses.

Please check all fuses in the under hood and interior fuse box's.

The location of these will be shown in your vehicle manual.

A guide below will show you the process of checking and replacing fuses.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Let us know what you find here.

Regards, Joe
Feb 16, 2020 at 10:47 PM
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KALIMA
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I tried everything the engine and battery check lights never came on. Guess I just have to bring in an electrician to come check the wiring. I believe there's just some cut or loose connection somewhere. Thanks
Feb 18, 2020 at 11:34 AM
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STRAILER
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Can you turn the headlights on it sounds like the battery could have shorted out. Here is a guide to help. By the way, the AVENSIS is the same as Corolla.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Please run down this guide and report back. Here are the fuse panel locations and diagrams.
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Feb 18, 2020 at 11:39 AM
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WHYKAY
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I have checked all the fuse and battery and check engine light didn't show and the car didn't start.
Sep 23, 2023 at 9:57 AM
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STRAILER
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So, when you say the engine didn't start did you mean the engine would crank and not run or the engine does not crank over (starter operation)?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Sep 24, 2023 at 10:12 AM