shaddyprynce

2003 tls i drove it last night brought it home parked it and then now i tried starting it.. it wouldnt start or crank nothing but my battery has power my system my lights everything is working ... cant change gears... no crank but has power.... factory alarm locked everything headlights is working.... when i try to crank it my system is still playing... has anyone had this problem ?? anyone dealt with this before?

thewrangler99

It can be the ignition switch failure!

shaddyprynce

but can it be my starter? how come your saying ignition switch and how can i check that?

thewrangler99

use search to find more about ignition switch failure! Also, how many miles do you have on the car?

rush

iTrader: (1)

No check fuse under the hood it should be a 20a

shaddyprynce

im in canada so i have 165 km on it

shaddyprynce

what is the fuse called underneath the hood for the 20a?

fsttyms1

Check the starter fuse, if that is ok try tapping on the starter with a hammer then try starting it.

Also just because you have lights and radio doesn't mean the battery has power to start the car. Do you hear any clicking or noise from the starter while trying to start it?

shaddyprynce

yea i hear a little noise like my rpm meter moves up and down and then it stops and where is the starter fuse under the hood?

weaverml34

I've had this happen to me with my wifes car. First thing I would do is pull the battery and get it tested. I was getting ready to pull the starter because there was power to everything else. Decided to get the battery tested first and sure enough it was toast.

shaddyprynce

so u put a new battery and everything worked fine?

n1njai

iTrader: (3)

In his case yes, changed the battery and everything was fine. You should go get ur battery checked, if not the battery, it could be the ignition switch, if not the ignition switch it's the starter.

My starter crapped on me about two weeks ago and i had power to everything like you did, battery was good, alternator is good also, but my starter was done for. It just made a clicking noise, no turn over or anything.

shaddyprynce

same thing what im going through now just clicking noise and yea but what causes the ignition switch to fuck up tho? and mostly like its my starter

TLer trash

The ignition switches usually don't fail in cranking mode. Your symptoms sound more typical of a starter or battery. Intermittent starters are common. If you tap your starter with a hammer, like fsttyms suggested, and it works, don't assume it's fixed. That's your starter "reserve" to get you to a garage or parts store.

3.2TLc

What happens if you attempt to jump the battery ? With colder weather coming make sure that the entire electrical charging/starting circuit is load tested. Clicking is trying, maybe a solenoid or relay on the edge if battery is tested good.

Chances are that a 10 year old car with over 100k on the dial is going to require some repairs. The simplest place to start is the battery, then check cables, grounds and all other connections to the starter and alternator.

weaverml34

Yes. I have one of those portable jump start batteries. Hooked that up to jump her car and nothing. Radio worked, power windows worked, everything lead me to believe it was the starter. Decided that it would be less trouble to pull the battery and get that tested first before digging in to get the starter out in a neighborhood 2 miles from my house with her car parked in the street. Put a new battery in it and it fired right up and has been fine ever since. In fact it's probably time to put a new battery in her car.

shaddyprynce

ok guys instead of tapping it whatever i switched the starter and samething it hasnt started and i tested out my old starter and that still works too.... so im screwed now and then other thing does anyone know if when u put the key in does light flash on the dash and when u take it out does it flash cause for me it doesnt work.... i got no alarm no after market anything... i had my check engine light on before had misfiring... tired jump starting it and still the samething nothing ... no crank

3.2TLc

Try a different key.

Did you have your charging system load tested yet ?

shaddyprynce

how do i test that?

jra8858

Replace your battery!!

weaverml34

On second thought you might want to get your flux capacitor tested. If it's bad, replace it. Then go back in time to yesterday when I told you to get your battery tested. If it passes the test then proceed to by a new starter. If it doesn't pass, then buy a new battery and enjoy driving your car.

n1njai

iTrader: (3)

I had the same issue you're having, but just got it fixed yesterday, the issue is the main relay harness was bad, it kept shorting out my car. I'd suggest you get that looked into.

fsttyms1

Have your battery tested!

shaddyprynce

battery tested good

shaddyprynce

replaced the starter as well ..... but last thing could be the ignition switch like thewrangler99 said

3.2TLc

How was your battery checked ? Was it properly load tested ?

Have all the cables, terminals, grounds, and various connectors been checked ?
Have you tried another different battery that is known good ?

shaddyprynce

went to a parts shops and they tested my battery out got the print out n yes checked all the wire connections as well

n1njai

iTrader: (3)

I'm telling u to get your main relay harness checked out.

shaddyprynce

where is the main relay ima check it now replaced my ignition switch still same problem

shaddyprynce

tell me where to find it or send me a link where n how to check it please cuz i gave up on the car now ima tow it to the dealer tmrw

3.2TLc

Hey Shaddyprynce, You're probably going to need the wiring schematics from the service manual to help you find this electrical harness. Check the associated relays first.

victus1

Check the ground cable from the battery and the +ve power cable going from the battery to the starter. I've seen old ones with heavy oxidation that caused cranking problems. Unbolt and clean them.