Car won't start...need help :(
 

last night I went to my garage to test out my HIDs....played with them for a bit. 5 mins.....on off on off, etc.....

This morning I go down to the garage.

bad sign #1) The lights on the door for the alarm werent flashing.
bad sign #2) The remote would not unlock the doors, I had to open the lock manually.
final bad sign) The car wouldnt start. I turn the key and I get Nothing, zilch, no sound, no turn over, nothing.

After reading evertying about DME, I had a spare and swapped it out...still nothing......

could it be the battery, could the HIDs have drained it out......please help a friend in need!

what about the various warning lights - do they come on when you turn the key?

Sounds like the battery. I am having the same problem right now. Car cranks over strong but will not fire up. I changed the DME but that wasn't it. In your case, the motor does not turn over, therefore I believe you probably have a short draining your battery. Try and jump start it and then find your short.

Sam check the connections again.

You can rule out the DME.
Check your connections and find the drain.
I think you mentionned a problem with the HID
a little while ago? ... perhaps it's related.

best of luck

nope, no warning lights, nothing..

which connections are you referring to?

what is this all about: "manual activation of the immobilizer" ?

should i call AAA for a boost?

Sounds like you drained your battery dead especially if your interior lights and radio don't turn on. Ideally you should put it on a charger and let it recharge. It'll take awhile to charge it backup but your car's already in the garage. This is what I would do. If you call AAA for a boost you'll need to drive it around for a awhile to re-charge the battery.

I would try to recharge the battery rather than having ANYONE jump it or boost it.

GL, Sam.

+1 ...... invest in a ~$15 digital voltmeter, if you do not have one: it will save you $$$$$
A healthy battery should read 12.3 - 12.6v at the terminals - and ~14 v with the motor ( and alternator) running. If you measure <12v, the battery is flat, and needs to be recharged.

Battery died. How old is your current battery? Was probably on it's last leg.

you, you're good you!

I just came back from canadian tire....battery tested and is DEAD...It is an Interstate (about 3 yrs old). I am going to my mech. to trade it in...I'll keep u posted!

Robin,

the question is do u think the HID's killed the battery after 2 days of being installed or is it just a coincidence?