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FIXED!!! Engine wont start, just shorted something out.

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Kris N
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Joined: 1 August 2011
Year and Model: s40 2006
Location: gville

FIXED!!! Engine wont start, just shorted something out.

Post by Kris N »

Hello, I been having a problem with my AC unit, did alot of research on this forum and discovered it was my high pressure switch that has gone bad, I put a paper clip on the 2 contacts and the compressor engaged and did not cut off. At this time the wire with the paper clip touched the engine block and caused a big spark and then the engine cut off. Now I can crank the engine but it will not turn on. Checked the fuses, and they seem to be ok. However, when I turn the ignition on I head a high pitch noise coming from the left side of the engine where the pulleys are and a couple of clicks... Please help!!!
Last edited by Kris N on 01 Aug 2011, 18:27, edited 1 time in total.

Kris N
Posts: 4
Joined: 1 August 2011
Year and Model: s40 2006
Location: gville

Post by Kris N »

Fixed it!! ECM/TCM fuse blew out.

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Post by jimmy57 »

Is there a worse feeling a human can have than that moment when you have some accident and all of a sudden you think the mistake just screwed something up TERRIBLY?

Kris N
Posts: 4
Joined: 1 August 2011
Year and Model: s40 2006
Location: gville

Post by Kris N »

jimmy57 wrote:Is there a worse feeling a human can have than that moment when you have some accident and all of a sudden you think the mistake just screwed something up TERRIBLY?

I about cried when my car would not start, then I rechecked everything and saw that fuse. Once I replaced it and it turned on, I about cried again!! lol

Kris N
Posts: 4
Joined: 1 August 2011
Year and Model: s40 2006
Location: gville

Post by Kris N »

So anyway. Where can I go finding a new pressure switch for my car?

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