Car will not start after being rear ended?

2006 CADILLAC SRX
130,000 MILES • 0.5L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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Bought a new battery. It started up then immediately shut down after replacing it.
Jan 4, 2023 at 10:36 AM
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I have seen the fuel pumps go out after an accident, after you replaced the battery is the security light flashing when you try to start it. Also, if you turn the key on without cranking the engine over can you hear the fuel pump in the tank turn on for about 5 seconds? I would disconnect the battery overnight to see if that will reset the system.

These guides can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-not-running-advanced

We should try to run the codes as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please go over these guides and report back.



Jan 5, 2023 at 3:44 AM
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