Turn the ignition key and I get nothing?

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The car does have a security system here is the wiring diagrams for it. I would check fuses #14, 11, 16 and 13.

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

Check out the fuse panel diagrams (Below)

Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
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This particular model does not have a security system.
It was an option in 2001. Has a black key with no chip.
All fuses check out ok in both the under hood power distribution center and the interior fuse box.
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You cant see the chip of it had one because it is inside the black part. Anyway so no security light comes on.

If you checked the wiring diagrams above then the only thing left is the ignition switch lets test it here is the wiring diagrams. Use the guide from about to see if you power in and out of the switch.

Please let us know what you find. (Below)

Cheers, Ken
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Thursday, April 15th, 2021 AT 6:56 PM (Merged)
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Thanks, Ken. Appreciate all your help. I replaced the ignition switch and it has good power in and out, and power to pin 86 of the start relay when in the start position. The vehicle had an aftermarket front door remote lock system installed. Beginning to think that might be the problem. I can't find the brand name and the owner doesn't have the paper work so haven't been able to find schematics to troubleshoot. The relay bank is connected to the yellow ignition switch wire, and that circuit appears to be working up to the start relay so don't think disconnecting will yield any positive results? Is it possible it could be preventing the PCM from initiating the ground to engage the start relay coil? This one has been quite the challenge.
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O ya, take that aftermarket system out those cause so much trouble. Connect the wires the way they were.
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All the troubleshooting kept pointing to the pcm. Replaced it with refurb. Vehicle started and running great now. Learned a bunch on this one. Thanks for all your help.
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Glad you could get it fixed, that kind of problem can be tough. Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help

Cheers, Ken
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Car will not start has new battery. It does not make any sounds when trying to start it. Lights do not dim when trying to start it. Replaced battery cables and battery still nothing.
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This may be a security issue as you have disconnected battery by putting new cables on try locking driver door with key then unlock with key then try to start it. I am assuming no fuses are blown under hood. See link if still not starting. scan for codes see if any pop up.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

let me know how it goes
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Worked great then went to start it and engine will not turn over. Battery and all connections are good and I replaced the starter. Any ideas?
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This sounds like the starter is having problems or the battery needs to be load tested these guides can help us fix it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Please run down these guides and report back.
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It does nothing what so ever the key just turns. Have lights and everything else electrical.I was thinking it may be the crank sensor? Will that cause my symptoms?
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Double check the battery and its connections make sure its charge up/clean/tight then comeback and talk to me. We got a long way to go, to find this culprit or whatever it is we're looking for we'll find it, just pay close attention to me.
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Hey thanks, Ended up finding the problem. It was in the key tumbler, a small metal piece that engages to to send the signal to turn over was broke. The only sucky thing was I had to buy the entire steering column due to they don't sell that little part seperate. Always something small. Lol
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You're welcome its always a pleasure helping people in need this is the objective of the 2carpros. Com

Have a nice and safe holidays-
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My car is not wanting to start, but the dash lights and radio is turning on and the fuses are good.
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Hi Austin, and thanks for using 2CarPros.com.

Since I am not completely of the symptoms, here are a few links to look through, They discuss common issues of why an engine will crank but not start and the second link discusses how to check the starter if it does not engage.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

Read through them and see if there is anything that helps. Let me know what you find or if you have other questions, feel free to ask.

Take care,
Joe
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