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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 01:07 PM
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Have you checked for ign spark at the plug wires yet? Check for spark at all spark plug wires.

Does the car have any type of alarm system such as a Toyota immobilizer? Look on the dash for any blinking red lights.

There is a small plastic box attached to most likely the passengers side strut tower (where the top of the strut bolts to the chassis). Inside the box are electrical terminals. You can use a section of wire or bent paper clip to connect the FP and B+ terminals. This will allow the pump to run when the ign switch is on.
 
Old Mar 21, 2011 | 07:55 PM
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its a total wrecked you need to replace everything... I didn't see anything that would be useful anymore...
 
Old Mar 21, 2011 | 10:32 PM
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its a total wrecked you need to replace everything... I didn't see anything that would be useful anymore...
Hmm, I dont see it that way, the exterior cosmetic parts wont run me too much at a junk yard, and the engine only has 82xxx miles ony it. Considering the only non-cosmetic damage was the headlight wires being torn up, I don't see why the engine is bad. Has to be a security feature or something not too dramatic, Ill check for engine spark tomorrow after reading up on it. thanks

*I have a transponder key security system
 

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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 11:51 PM
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Was the battery ever disconnected after the accident?
 
Old Mar 22, 2011 | 11:23 AM
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Was the battery ever disconnected after the accident?
Yeah actually the terminals weren't tight enough and were in rough shape, and sometimes actually fell off. After getting the car out of the tow lot someone stole my battery before I got to towing it. So now I actually have a new battery in it.

Also I'm about to read up on how to check for spark and try the paperclip trick. I'll post the results thanks
 
Old Mar 22, 2011 | 12:50 PM
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Edit: after redoing the trick there is spark
 

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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 06:57 PM
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No red blinking light on the dash for a security system?
 
Old Mar 22, 2011 | 10:23 PM
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No red blinking light on the dash for a security system?
No but I found I have the standard security system on it, from a guide I read. I forgot to try the paperclip thing because at first I thought there was no spark. So I'll post my results tomorrow, thanks

Also I heard something about a neutral shutoff switch, any ideas on what that is?
 
Old Mar 23, 2011 | 09:48 AM
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The neutral switch prevents the engine from turning over if the trans is not in park, neutral or the clutch is engaged. If the engine is turning over the issue is not these switches.

For the security system, try locking all the doors, then unlocking the drivers door with the key.
 
Old Apr 2, 2011 | 02:30 PM
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Ok so I was looking around today and I've found that my problem can be a relay that's under the hood. Thing is that the relay cost 52$, and there's no way I'd pay that for something that cost maybe a dime to make. So tomorrow I'm going to head out to the junk yards and hopefully that's the problem. I would test it with the meters, but I don't know anyone with the meters so I just gotta do without.
 



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