Will not start after replacing the battery

Tiny
JONELLE SEDILLO
  • MEMBER
  • 2003 CADILLAC CTS
  • 3.2L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
I recently changed the battery and after I changed the battery it won’t start. All the lights radio everything comes on normal but car won’t start and key gets locked in the ignition. But if I hook up the scanner reader and hit the button to clear codes it will then start. I have a viper aftermarket alarm also. I’m stumped. Please help.
Monday, October 12th, 2020 AT 12:57 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
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Hi,

When you connector the scan tool, is there a code before you hit the clear codes option?

The idea that the key won't come out is interesting. Does the gear indicator light show park and all other gears? Also, I want you to check the ignition switch fuse. It is under the hood. I attached a pic to help you find it. In addition to checking the fuse, confirm there is power to it.

Here is a link that you may find helpful:

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

Check that fuse and let me know what you find. Also, let me know if the starter is engaging when this happens.

Take care,
Joe

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