1999 Toyota Corolla car problems

Tiny
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  • 1999 TOYOTA COROLLA
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 83,000 MILES
Just disconected positive terminal from battery, car will not start now. When doors are open the dash flashes, and blinkers on the outside flashes. Please help, car will not start at all whne I turn the key its as if nothing is there. Could it be the relays? Please help
Thursday, April 16th, 2009 AT 7:17 AM

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Tiny
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Check your owners manual for procedures on resetting anti-theft system, otherwise check all fuses and fuseable links.

Always disconnect the negative battery cable first, never the positive
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Thursday, April 16th, 2009 AT 7:21 AM
Tiny
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The car has no power what so ever going to the engine, what I mean is when I turn the key nothing is there, it is the most basic corolla its the ve I dont evenm think there is an anti theft system.
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Thursday, April 16th, 2009 AT 9:31 AM
Tiny
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Then you have a fuse blown, or relay, or fuseable link.

Remove battery and have it tested at any autoparts store. They will test for voltage and amps.

If OK, install battery.

Next check for 12V at main starter connection. If OK and you are not hearing a click when ign. Is turned to start, then fuse, fuseable link, or relay.

The only other possibility is ign. Switch itself.
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Friday, April 17th, 2009 AT 6:23 AM
Tiny
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Thanks went into the anti theft system and short circuted it, bec it cut the starter when battery was disconnected. Then drained any power in the system and started the car right up
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Friday, April 17th, 2009 AT 9:38 AM
Tiny
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Great news! Glad to hear it. Thanks for using 2carpros.
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Saturday, April 18th, 2009 AT 5:32 AM

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