jumper cables fell off while jump starting car and now Car wont start

2003 RENAULT SCENIC
98,421 MILES • 1.5L • FWD • MANUAL
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JASON WILLIAMS
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I was jump starting my father's car jump leads fell off sparked my engine and now my car wont start. I had a mechanic out diagnosed inline fuse changed it and new battery still wont start got all lights working and central looking just wont start.
Dec 1, 2016 at 5:06 PM
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Hey Jason,

It sounds like you had a major electrical short circuit which can cause the main computer to go out. but we should run some tests which will help determine what's going on.

First recheck the fuses

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

then run the computer for codes

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

and finally

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

Please let us know what you find so it will help others.

Best, Ken


Dec 4, 2016 at 1:23 PM