Will not start

200,000 MILES • 3.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CHRISCRINGLE
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My son's car was running before the battery died and was sitting in the driveway until he finally bought a new one. Now the car won't start or even crank and the radio won't come on either, everything else comes on.. the dashboard lights, headlights, electric seats work, etc. I checked the starter fuse under dash and it's good. Is there a starter relay or is it a factory kill switch I don't know about?
Dec 10, 2019 at 8:14 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

It could be a few things. First, see if it starts in neutral. Next, check the fuses I indicated in pic 1. Finally, there is a starter cut relay. Check it as well which is also shown in the picture.

When checking the fuse, confirm there is power to the fuse.

Here are a few links you may find helpful:

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

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

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

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

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

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
Dec 10, 2019 at 11:55 AM
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