Engine not cranking over

Tiny
FINKRANDY
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  • 2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING
  • 2.4L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 86,000 MILES
I replaced the intake manifold runner control as the OBDII indicated an issue. After replacing this part, I connected my Actron scanner and cleared the codes. After that, I am unable to start the car with the keys. The third party remote start works fine to start the car.

When I insert the key and turn to "on", the dash lights all come on as normal. The security light comes on briefly and then goes off. When I turn to start, all dash lights go off except for the odometer and nothing happens. There is no sounds. When I release the key from start, the dash lights come back on. When I say dash lights, I am referring to the normal dash indicators like check engine etc. What could be the issue? I have checked all fuses. I have removed the negative battery terminal from the firewall for over fifteen minutes to no avail.
Thursday, September 6th, 2018 AT 7:02 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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When you did the job did you reconnect the ground cable from the battery to the engine block? Here is the wiring for the starter motor and a guide to help you check things out:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Friday, September 7th, 2018 AT 3:39 PM
Tiny
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Hi Ken. The car will start with the remote start. The issue is that the keys will not start the car in the ignition switch.
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Saturday, September 8th, 2018 AT 5:13 AM
Tiny
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Okay, there are five fuses# (7, 14, 8, 17 and 10) and that run the system if one is out the system will not deactivate. Here is a guide to help you test the fuses with the fuse locations and the wiring diagrams of the security system so you can see how it works:

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

Check out the diagrams (below). Please run this test and get back to us.

Cheers, Ken
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Saturday, September 8th, 2018 AT 11:55 AM
Tiny
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Hi. I checked all of the fuses. They are all good.
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Saturday, September 8th, 2018 AT 2:14 PM
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Do you have power at the fuses as well? Ground cable good? Also, does the security flash on the dash when you are trying to start it with the key?
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Sunday, September 9th, 2018 AT 12:08 PM
Tiny
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Power at fuses is good, ground is good. Security light comes on briefly with other lights then goes out before I try to start with the key.
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Sunday, September 9th, 2018 AT 5:09 PM
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KEN L
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That is a good sign. Lets look at the starter relay (in the PDC). Here is a guide to help you test the relay and to see if the power/trigger and grounds are working:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

This guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

Please run down these guides and report back.

Cheers, Ken
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Monday, September 10th, 2018 AT 10:47 AM
Tiny
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Hi Ken,

The car will start with the remote starter. It only does not start when the key is turned.
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Monday, September 10th, 2018 AT 2:04 PM
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KEN L
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This sounds like a relay trigger issue. Lets test for power out of the ignition switch which would be the yellow wire, make sure it is getting power when the ignition switch is turned to the crank position.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Please let me know.
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Tuesday, September 11th, 2018 AT 11:21 AM
Tiny
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I fixed the issue. There is a service port and plug at the bottom of the dash underneath the ignition switch. The plug was not inserted all of the way. Once inserted the keys will start the car. Thanks for your assistance.
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Tuesday, September 11th, 2018 AT 5:47 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Glad you could get it fixed, that kind of problem can be tough. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.

Cheers, Ken
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Wednesday, September 12th, 2018 AT 10:19 AM

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