Originally Posted by
dsdesigns
So I replaced the battery, key fob batteries and re-soldered the RCM. The car still wont start. Have power for lights/radio etc but when I try to start it just clicks and then nothing. I can hear a fan or pump quite loud for about 5 seconds on the right side of the car while trying to start. Possibly something grounding out, skreem, or blown fuse? Whats the best way to check fuses? Thanks!
You are describing what happens when the output from the engine control relay fails. Usually, this is fractured solder on the board where the pin to the connector going to the PTCM. It CAN be a bad relay as well.
You can reflow the pins on the board (and with a close visual inspection, you can SEE the fracture in something like 90% of cases) or replace the RCM itself. OR you can yank the RCM and mail it to DJ in Arizona and he will replace the relay and reflow the board for a small fee.
