Car not starting - Please help!!
I was at an event Saturday night at a hotel. Got there just fine and the TA has been great in the past, no issues at all. Anyways, when I got back after the event, the car didn't start, turned the key, nothing happened, tried many times for 2 hours, nothing :(
Basically, when I turn the key, the fuel pump goes off just fine, but nothing happens, it doesn't even turn over, just dead silence. I checked the fuses for the starter and ignition, all were fine. The battery looks good, radio and everything else work perfectly. Besides, it doesn't even try to start. Also made sure the car was in 'Park' which it was.
The one thing I did notice (while trying to start) is that when all the lights are on in the cluster, the airbag and the security light blink! Is that normal for the security light to blink? I was wondering if possibly this has something to do with a security feature malfunctioning which has shut down the ignition. Is there a way to bypass the security system? My key looks fine with the stupid resistor thing looking fine.
I went back to the parking garage yesterday and unplugged the battery a few times, also took the backup key which is more or less new. No luck! It still keeps flashing the security light. Very frustrating.
I wish the car hadn't started at home, but now it's in a far off garage, if I let it sit, then I will have to pay hefty fees or otherwise I'll have to tow it to a home/shop. Hopefully you guys can share your experience and provide ideas.