sounds dum

**Evil_Panda** · 09-02-2008 03:56 PM

hey this sounds dum but i seriously need to kno about a dead battery will the car crank and not start or will you here nothing at all when you try to start it and if the battery is dead will the electronics still turn on in the car or no???

**timber** · 09-02-2008 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by Evil_Panda

hey this sounds dum but i seriously need to kno about a dead battery will the car crank and not start or will you here nothing at all when you try to start it and if the battery is dead will the electronics still turn on in the car or no???

If the battery is sufficiently drained, the car will not crank, and you may hear a clicking noise as the solenoid tries to engage. Usually, there will still be enough juice to allow for the interior electronics to turn on, unless your battery is completely drained.

**Evil_Panda** · 09-02-2008 04:38 PM

yea well mine cranks but no start so im not sure what the hell is going on

Originally Posted by timber

If the battery is sufficiently drained, the car will not crank, and you may hear a clicking noise as the solenoid tries to engage. Usually, there will still be enough juice to allow for the interior electronics to turn on, unless your battery is completely drained.

**jeffmm06** · 09-02-2008 05:42 PM

If it cranks and battery is good. Next you must check for fuel and spark!

**Evil_Panda** · 09-02-2008 05:56 PM

ok well usally when i turn the key to on the dash wil light up an i could here the buzz frm the fuel pump i cant any more i ordered a new one so its on its way can anyone point me in the right direction on where my sparks are??

Originally Posted by jeffmm06

If it cranks and battery is good. Next you must check for fuel and spark!

**jeffmm06** · 09-02-2008 06:07 PM

If the fuel system was already pressurized enough, you will NOT hear the pump. There should be a connection on a fuel line where you can test the pressure with a gauge or flathead screw driver and rag. If pressurized gas will spray out...

If fuel is good, then pull the spark plugs, inspect them. Also you can get a spark plug tester from autozone, it plugs into your coilpack and you ground it. Crank it and see if it lights up. Check all four...

Any recent mods/service done to the car?

**Evil_Panda** · 09-02-2008 06:45 PM

last mod i did was downpipe but it was going on before that tho it would take forever to start and as far as the fuel goes i unhooked it from the filter tried to start it but had no fuel comein from it at all????
i dont even kno where my spark plugs are located any idea???

Originally Posted by jeffmm06

If the fuel system was already pressurized enough, you will NOT hear the pump. There should be a connection on a fuel line where you can test the pressure with a gauge or flathead screw driver and rag. If pressurized gas will spray out...

If fuel is good, then pull the spark plugs, inspect them. Also you can get a spark plug tester from autozone, it plugs into your coilpack and you ground it. Crank it and see if it lights up. Check all four...

Any recent mods/service done to the car?

**06PearlWRX** · 09-02-2008 07:15 PM

plug in your green "test mode" connectors and see if you hear the fuel pump and fans. i believe thats the two that cycle on and off when you turn the ignition to "on". (not start because i do't think it will start in test mode.) but i would look for cheaper problems before buying a new fuel pump.

**Evil_Panda** · 09-02-2008 07:21 PM

well the fan doesnt come on ethier
its crazy man idk what it is i already bought a fuel pump
about 3days ago so when ever i get it ill install it and i got new plugs jus dont kno where to put them still lookin for help on that i dont have the 300 to send to the shop to have them put the plugs in

Originally Posted by 06PearlWRX

plug in your green "test mode" connectors and see if you hear the fuel pump and fans. i believe thats the two that cycle on and off when you turn the ignition to "on". (not start because i do't think it will start in test mode.) but i would look for cheaper problems before buying a new fuel pump.