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blinkwatt · 09-03-2009, 02:18 PM

Ignition switch going out? I've seen them cause other funky electrical problems. And that fuel pump sound... are you sure it's not the motors for the interior cabin that you normally hear when you turn the car over?

Viper5 · 09-03-2009, 02:35 PM

its not the same as when i first turn off the car and lets the fans run. Its coming from around the gas cap.

yimmy149 · 09-03-2009, 05:01 PM

Get the battery tested

fatmike · 09-03-2009, 06:11 PM

Does the key work normally? If you put it in the ignition and turn it, does it start the car without anything weird? Do you have to "wiggle it" to put the key in or take it out? Once you start the car, do you have to "adjust" the key?

If you have any of the above symptoms, I would suggest you check out the ignition switch. When mine went, the radio wouldn't work sometimes, the blower would work but not the AC, random weird stuff, etc. It was an inexpensive fix. Maybe $150 installed.

Viper5 · 09-03-2009, 08:28 PM

Havent started it since im afraid of all the fuel pumping in could have flooded something. If it was the fuel pump, would it be safe to start it? I dont want to do something irreversible. As far as turning power on, just reconnecting the battery does weird stuff without the use of the key. The key itself is fine and just turning on power seems to be ok.

Lucky · 09-04-2009, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Viper5

Havent started it since im afraid of all the fuel pumping in could have flooded something. If it was the fuel pump, would it be safe to start it? I dont want to do something irreversible. As far as turning power on, just reconnecting the battery does weird stuff without the use of the key. The key itself is fine and just turning on power seems to be ok.

Fuel pump just pressurizes the system... only if the injectors open does gas "flood" the intake/engine. I think you are fine to start it, but with that electrical weirdness I wouldn't go far!!! Like stay within "pushing distance" so you and your roommates can push it back into the garage.

Go advice on the ignition switch... if you DIY it will cost very little. IIRC, part is about $40.

Good luck!

tnoice · 09-04-2009, 05:03 AM

might be the battery, could be the ignition switch. COuld also be one of your friends messing with you. I would go with the third.