Possible Headbolt Issue?
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definitely wasn't going to attempt this job myself haha. i can do little things on the car, but leave the big things to the professionals. took the broken belt off completely and ordered a new belt and pulley. had a friend of a friend come over to do it for me, but the car won't start now at all. i put the key in and absolutely nothing happens. he said maybe the engine is done or the battery is dead? battery seems fine to me, but i guess i can go get it tested to be sure.
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welp...took the battery to advance auto. they said it was fine, but just needed a charge. they charged it for 35 minutes and i picked it up like 2 hours later. plugged it all in and...nothing. same issue.
put the key in and it chimes, but doesn't make the whirring sound once the key goes in and absolutely nothing happens when i turn the key. any ideas?
put the key in and it chimes, but doesn't make the whirring sound once the key goes in and absolutely nothing happens when i turn the key. any ideas?
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welp...took the battery to advance auto. they said it was fine, but just needed a charge. they charged it for 35 minutes and i picked it up like 2 hours later. plugged it all in and...nothing. same issue.
put the key in and it chimes, but doesn't make the whirring sound once the key goes in and absolutely nothing happens when i turn the key. any ideas?
put the key in and it chimes, but doesn't make the whirring sound once the key goes in and absolutely nothing happens when i turn the key. any ideas?
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Was the car still running when you shut it down? I assume it went into the limp home mode when the panel went red. That's what mine did when I lost a belt and I drove another mile and pulled over and called the tow truck. I was also spitting out water. Car started fine. The point I'm trying to make is it's very hard to hurt these motors, they are tough. But with that being said, you should get a breaker bar and large socket to fit the harmonic dampener bolt (sorry, I don't know the size) and see if you can turn the engine over. I'm betting you can. I'm with the other poster, I'd jump it and see if it starts. Maybe Advance Auto didn't charge the battery enough. Good luck and don't worry, these engines are tough, you didn't hurt it.
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Do you get the normal dash lights coming on when you turn the key to the ON position? If not, try another key if you have a spare? Could be a bad coincidence that your key or EIS failed.
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Was the car still running when you shut it down? I assume it went into the limp home mode when the panel went red. That's what mine did when I lost a belt and I drove another mile and pulled over and called the tow truck. I was also spitting out water. Car started fine. The point I'm trying to make is it's very hard to hurt these motors, they are tough. But with that being said, you should get a breaker bar and large socket to fit the harmonic dampener bolt (sorry, I don't know the size) and see if you can turn the engine over. I'm betting you can. I'm with the other poster, I'd jump it and see if it starts. Maybe Advance Auto didn't charge the battery enough. Good luck and don't worry, these engines are tough, you didn't hurt it.
no idea what a harmonic dampener bolt is, but i guess i'll take the battery to another advance auto or something and see what they say. if that doesn't work, i'll try and jump start it with another big car and see if that can give me any luck. will keep you guys updated tomorrow. thanks!
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