Buzzman Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 My hood slightly propped open and my car not starting. Not sure if there's any correlation, but from my understanding someone wouldn't attempt to access anything under my hood to steal my car...? And anyone have any idea as to why my car wouldn't start, electronics worked so I don't think it was the battery and didn't see anything visually, not by any means experienced, however. Does a light come on when the hood is open that could have killed by battery and the hinges don't appear to be broken on the hood latch? Thanks, Buzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 No light comes on. May be check the fuses in the box behind the battery, any missing or blown. Not all the hole have fuses, thou. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripcurl Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 My hood slightly propped open and my car not starting. Vandalism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 My first guess was that someone stole your battery. I've heard of that happening in cities pretty often, actually. I don't think the LGT has ever had an underhood light from the factory. Do you have all fuses in place and in the right rating? It could have been some of your "friends" playing a joke on you by pulling some much-needed fuses. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted January 24, 2011 I Donated Share Posted January 24, 2011 Sounds like someone tried to steal the car and was foiled by the immobilizer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gire Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 ^^^^ This. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06LegacyRBP Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 yea mods will attract thieves!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzzman Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 The immobilizer sounds like a potential explanation but when I came home from school the car actually started. Before there was no power, not even a sound while turning the key. I'll look into what actually happens when the immobilizer is enabled....anyway thanks for the help guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GraffitiRR Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 if it were the battery (aside from the hood being open and potential theft of parts/car) and it had zero juice....if you let it sit SOMETIMES the battery rejuvenates enough to get enough juice to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Or someone did swap battery with you and threw in their old battery. I think that sometimes the immobilizer can get out of sync, but even then the car shall crank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Or someone did swap battery with you and threw in their old battery. QUOTE] That's my new guess too. And I also have had a dead battery work after I shut the lights off, came back a few hours later and the car started. If you not sure about the battery, have it checked or for $80.00 at Walmart put a new one in. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRAILZMP Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 check for loose terminals connections at the batt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farberio Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 The immobilizer sounds like a potential explanation but when I came home from school the car actually started. Before there was no power, not even a sound while turning the key. I'll look into what actually happens when the immobilizer is enabled....anyway thanks for the help guys Usually the immobilizer will stall the car out by cutting fuel and prevent further cranking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriverX Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I have been know to accidentally catch the hood latch with my feet when getting out of the car, resulting in the hood partially opening. Can't help with the no-start though.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Instanced Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 was your car locked? have you looked under the dash to check your wiring in there as well? someone potentially tried to steal your car but is a total dumbarse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-WDC Spec B Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 since your in jersey and we've been haveing this cold weather. my car had trouble starting on monday because it was so cold. I almost had to jump start it. my battery is the stock battery so its 4 yrs old. i will be changing it soon. if you have the original battery its way over the life expantancy on the average battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS5689 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I have been know to accidentally catch the hood latch with my feet when getting out of the car, resulting in the hood partially opening. Can't help with the no-start though.... What are you doing to get out of the car, crazy gymnastics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I have been know to accidentally catch the hood latch with my feet when getting out of the car, resulting in the hood partially opening. Can't help with the no-start though.... What are you doing to get out of the car, crazy gymnastics? I have actually also done that. And it may depend on the design of your shoes if that happens or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick4dr Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 i have hit my hood pop with my boots twice. it can happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamarocket630 Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Or someone did swap battery with you and threw in their old battery. I think that sometimes the immobilizer can get out of sync, but even then the car shall crank. A battery thief that was considerate enough to install their old battery??? How nice. If there is a problem with the immobilizer the starter will not engage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 A battery thief that was considerate enough to install their old battery??? How nice. If there is a problem with the immobilizer the starter will not engage. You never know - some thieves are pranksters... And a swap would make it less obvious. If the starter engages or not depends on the specific immobilizer implementation. Some actually lets the car run for 10 seconds and then cut the engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamarocket630 Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Allow me to be more specific... on a 2005 Legacy, if the immobilizer isn't happy the starter no worky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theatreofdreams Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 check for corrosion on the battery. Similar problem happened to a buddy and it turned out the corrosion caused the water level in the battery to drop to where it wouldn't start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NORULZleggy Posted January 31, 2011 Share Posted January 31, 2011 Is the engine there LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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