Car not starting

149,000 MILES • 3 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
Avatar
CHRIS MORRISON
  • MEMBER
  • 3 POSTS
Came home turn off car, next two hours time I try start nothing came up on the dash board, no click not even the radio comes on, no horn only head lights and roof light. do not have the image or video.
Nov 12, 2017 at 9:20 AM
Advertisement
Avatar
HARRY P
  • ✓Experienced Mechanic
  • 2,292 POSTS
Start with checking your battery terminals and cables. If there is any greenish/whitish powdery gunk on the terminal/cable, take it off and clean it with a wire brush, sandpaper, or something to that effect. Then put it back together. Be sure that the terminals are tight enough that you cannot twist and loosen them by hand. Any movement there is not good enough.

Guide on cleaning terminals: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

Also look at your fuses. A blown fuse could easily cause this type of issue.

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

Nov 12, 2017 at 12:11 PM
Avatar
CHRIS MORRISON
  • MEMBER
  • 3 POSTS
Already did that, even changed terminals.
Nov 12, 2017 at 7:41 PM
Avatar
HARRY P
  • ✓Experienced Mechanic
  • 2,292 POSTS
Did you check the fuses too? Also, check the battery lead cable (+) at the power distribution center/fuse box. And be sure that your battery cables are tight on both ends, not just the battery end. If you have done all of that already, then we will look into other potential problems. But I sincerely think it has to be power distribution related.
Nov 13, 2017 at 9:19 PM
Add a reply
Join 2CarPros for free, one of the most advanced car repair communities on the internet. From first-time drivers to seasoned mechanics, everyone is welcome to reply, share details, and get better answers. You can add a temporary image or video first; uploads are limited to 20 MB.

Frequently Asked Problems for This Vehicle