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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 07:30 PM
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Question Accidentally left key in on position all night. now it won't start

I left me ignition in the on position all night and now it won't start. all i get is a whine from the starter. it tries then fails. what do u think
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 07:32 PM
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battery dead
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 07:33 PM
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YA SO!!!!DEAD BATTERY, PULL START IT .
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 07:35 PM
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no just went and bought a new batt. that's not it i just got plugs and wires to
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 07:37 PM
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yea you might have fried somethin, i know your not supposed to leave it just in the ON position for very long.
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 07:37 PM
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So its a new battery and it still wont start? Are your plugs and wires hooked up/installed right? Did you try starting after installing the battery, but before installing plugs/wires? Good luck!
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 07:39 PM
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i was thinking maybe a relay or the pump
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 07:40 PM
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possibly a relay
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 07:46 PM
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Try the fuses first.
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 07:46 PM
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why would you leave your keys in your car( where do you live )
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 07:48 PM
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i can take the the keys out when the car is running, i need a new ignition
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 07:49 PM
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drrrrrr.
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 07:51 PM
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i can take the the keys out when the car is running, i need a new ignition
Man thats messed up. Maybe you should replace that too?
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 07:53 PM
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i was thinking the same thing but it can wait. i think i might want it to start first
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 07:54 PM
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True, but do u think the starting issues have anything to do with it? Do other things like radio and lights etc work? Can you roll-start it (assuming its a 5-speed)?
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 07:56 PM
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nope can't roll start we tried on a big hill let it get to about 15 an popped the clutch. it tried to turn over just couldn't..i read something about flooding i have tried to clear that yet
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 08:10 PM
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My guesses.......
One of two possibilities:
1. (most likely) the starter gear is engaged in the flywheel
2. The engine combustion chambers are full of gas from the fuel pump running all night.
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 08:21 PM
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so all i have to do is the flood thing
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 08:28 PM
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weird......alternator is ok? It shouldn't matter cuz it's a new battery.......hmmmmm
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 08:30 PM
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how do i check the ecu codes
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 08:34 PM
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wait, just cause the ignition is on it pumps in gas, that doesn't make sense. But it still may be flooded. if its not cranking at all i would first check the starter.
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 08:37 PM
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it cranks like it is going to start but then stops
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 08:43 PM
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need more info, do you stop it or doees it stop automatically, and if so how long does it usually take to stop?

first things first check and see if your getting fuel and spark. you can check for fuel by pullin out oone of the spark plugs, it its covered with gas your 1. getting fuel, and 2. your engine is flooded
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 08:52 PM
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i stop crank it for about 10 secs then stop
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Old Jan 22, 2004 | 09:05 PM
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Originally posted by junkmonkey
i stop crank it for about 10 secs then stop
then you stop cranking or it just stopes on its own..

if it stop on its own put your battery on a charger..

If you stop.. then its probably just flooded..
take out the plugs and let it sit for a night in a warm garage if you can..
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