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dvlax40

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car wont start, nothing to do with battery. i think that the ecu thinks the alarm is still armed and is disengaging the ignition because the windows and the rear trunk dont work as well. what is the prob, and how do i find the alarm relays to disengage it.
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Re: NEED HELP! (dvlax40)

Car won't start... ok... but does it crank over?
Have you checked for spark?
What other electrical accessories don't work?
- Erik
 
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doesnt crank

That's not the alarm then.
Have you tried jump starting it?
Have you checked the ignition switch?
- Erik
 
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yes i have tried a jump start. no its not a new key, i turn the key and noting happens i hear like a buzz but thats all. i can however pushstart it and it works fine

What kind of buzz? Like a solenoid clicking when you turn the key?
If you can push start it, it's not the alarm or the immbolizer.
You've got either a bad power lead or ground to the starter solenoid or starter...
Or the ignition switch is faulty, and it's not completing the circuit for the starter.
- Erik
 
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ok that makes sense but what about the windows not working?

Checked wiring at all?
Does the windows have power going to them?
A voltmeter and 10 minutes is all you need to figure that one.
Have you checked fuses?
- Erik
 
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