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Check engine light on,parked car for 2 weeks.tried to start it would not.checked starter and it is good.turns over at starter with screwdriver but wont crank.will not turn over at ignition switch.can anyone help?

  • Anonymous May 11, 2010

    possible blown fuse or fusible link. also ignition could be faulty or PCM problems

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Could be a few different things , check engine light likely has nothing to do with your problem.
1st thing to check is that the car in in PARK , it won't start if it isn't. Could be dirty contacts in the key ingition. ( where you put the key ) , car might have a fuse for the ignition , my neon did.
Damaged triger wire (the small one) at the solenoid. Good luck

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