Heres the thing, the last thing I did was set off my alarm and didn't have the key to turn it off. By the time I found my key (maybe 10 mins) the alarm was off already. After that I did not turn on my car I just left it at home while I did some errands. When I came home I tried to start the car but it never started. I thought it was the battery, I charged it and jumped it but nothing happened. I checked the fuses in case I blew one out, but they look good still. I'm not sure what else to do besides go to the mechanic. Does anyone have any ideas what the problem is? PLEASE HELP!
Oh...when I turn the key it sounds like it’s gonna start but just stutters, rrrruurrruurrruruuuur!
2007-03-12 14:50:13 · 5 answers · asked by infiniteson 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Its a dealer installed alarm.
2007-03-12 16:16:47 · update #1
maybe your car alarm has disabled the ignition.
I hope, for your neighbor's sake, that it was a silent alarm.
2007-03-12 14:59:40 · answer #1 · answered by Wolf Harper 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't mention what kind of alarm it is. Is it dealer installed or an after market one. Most of the after market ones that are sold have a starter kill switch that prevents the starter from turn over and engaging. There should be a small switch under the edge of your dash board some where near the drivers side of the vehicle. If you can find that switch push it in and turn your ignition over and your vehicle should start.
2007-03-12 22:26:12 · answer #2 · answered by xxmack675hpxx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might be the solinoid on the starter or the starter. What you can do is this, if you are mechanicaly inclined you can take the starter off and have it and the attached solinoid tested at an auto parts store. If your not and you want to try to get it started at least once more find the starter and tap on it with a hammer then try to start it. Or get another person, make sure your hammer or any part of your body is clear of any moving parts. Have one person tap on the starter whille the other trys to start the car. I've tried both of these with success and all 10 fingers.
2007-03-12 22:03:31 · answer #3 · answered by stephenn1998 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you mentioned the Alarm then it starts and sputters out. To me it sounds like the Theft Deterrent has been activated. Contact your local dealer on how to reset it. Theft Deterrent prevents the vechile from starting by disconnecting the fuel pump essentially until restored. You may also want to look in your owners manual for instructions.
2007-03-12 22:03:22 · answer #4 · answered by roszko101 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably you have oxidized connections on your battery terminals. You need to take them off, clean them with a wire brush, and reconnect them. This happens alot with a battery that gets run down then recharged.
be prepared: when you reconnect the battery, your alarm might go off!
2007-03-12 21:59:11 · answer #5 · answered by mrfixit64857 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋