ScoobySounds Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 (edited) Electrics Shorted / Car Is Immobilised, help - dead scooby ! Hi when I turned the key to start it up, I pulled back on the key a little before the engine had started and now everything is dead! No dash lights, no central locking, no alarm etc.. everything! I actually had to put the key in the door to lock it! I hope is just a fuse or something huh.gif its a 98 WRX import and toad alarm. any help greatly apreciated! Chris. Edited June 13, 2008 by ScoobySounds
Frank_STI Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 (edited) I know this is mega obvious but have you checked the battery, ground etc...? Seems strange for everything on the car to be shorted? I'll ask my mate mikey and get back to you, he is main man when it comes to car electrics **straight on phone** Edited June 13, 2008 by Frank_STI
ScoobySounds Posted June 13, 2008 Author Posted June 13, 2008 Hi Frank, thanks for your help, I'm in leith.. when I get a second i'll go down and check all batt connections again properly, but It seems strange that would be the problem, since it felt like it was the key actions that led to the probelm, you know?
ScoobySounds Posted June 13, 2008 Author Posted June 13, 2008 thanks frank got your PM with mikeys number, I'll try him when I'm down at the car.. muchly appreciated man.
ScoobySounds Posted June 13, 2008 Author Posted June 13, 2008 ok I feel silly.. mega obvious as it was its the battery connection. D'oh! I'm looking for the delete-thread/save-embarassment button, but alas, there isn't one. has this reset my ECU? do I need to train it again?
Frank_STI Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 Woohoo I was right lol. Your ECU will be fine mate
Double Zero Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 ok I feel silly..mega obvious as it was its the battery connection. D'oh! I'm looking for the delete-thread/save-embarassment button, but alas, there isn't one. has this reset my ECU? do I need to train it again? It is friday th 13th after all Stevie
irn_bru Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 ok I feel silly..mega obvious as it was its the battery connection. D'oh! I'm looking for the delete-thread/save-embarassment button, but alas, there isn't one. has this reset my ECU? do I need to train it again? Would take feeling "silly" over a difficult/expensive fix any day of the week. Glad it was such an easy fix. Colin.
paul555sti Posted June 13, 2008 Posted June 13, 2008 At least it wasnt another.... My side lights are stuck on thread. Glad you got it sorted.
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