So my car was running fine earlier, now all of a sudden the car wont start. the lights dont turn on, fuel gauge says E (i know it has gas and there isnt any fuel on the ground) i can hear the fuel pump on. I got a message on my dash that says power steering (assuming it doesnt have power either). when i turn the key all the way off and have my door open, the radio and gauges stay lit. I've checked all my fuses and relays, they all look good. im seriously at a loss at what it could be, any help would be great!

 

a little update. if i close the door and reopen it, the radio and gauge lights shut off.

 

Dont happen to have a spare PCM around do you? Mine did that when I bricked mine. Then you have to do that ridiculous key on/off relearn with the new PCM lol.

 

sounds like a toasted battery to me or a battery battery terminal that's not connecting right. or a fuse. id check battery first and go from there

 

isn't there a recall for the steering?

 

Just tried replacing the battery, same thing :/ I'm about to pull my fuse box out an look for any loose or faulty connections.

 

Check the fuse box for blown fuses before buying a new ecu

 

Sorry I haven't updated in a few days, I've been busy with life :b So I was checking the connections on my starter, all looked well, went to tighten the nuts back on and snapped the power stud off. So I'm going to the dealership today for a new one (my father works there and got one for what they paid for it). Hopefully thats what's wrong with it. I'll check back in later and update.

Doubt it's the ECU, I can pop start it and it runs just fine.

 

How much is their price compared to what they sell it for out of curiosity

 

It was the starter. Starts up just fine. I paid 176. If he didn't work there I would of paid 297.