Ignition switch, fuse, or starter issue?

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my car wont start the interior lights come on but the headlights don't and it doesn't do anything when i turn the key. i hooked it up to a battery charger and still nothing?
Mar 10, 2011 at 11:11 PM
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Hello,

Typically you will have a no start issue if there is an issue with the starting system (battery or starter), lack of fuel (bad pump or relay), lack of spark (due to a ECM error code)
So when you turn the key nothing happens?
If so you might have a faulty starter or starter relay.

Here is helpful article:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-crankshaft-sensor

Is your check engine light on?
If so what are the codes?

https://youtu.be/vMwTzURWXmk

Let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you.
Jul 18, 2021 at 4:25 PM