While driving i noticed smoke coming from my engine and pulled over and stoped the car immediately. It did NOT over heat or even reach the red. I later went back and refilled the coolant and moved the car. It still never overheated or even ran hot.
We replaced the radiator hose and then the radiator. But now my car wont start. The lights come on, turn signals and wipers all work but it makes no attempt to even turn over.
If i try to turn the key to the start position immediately the check engine, battery, and theft system lights stay on. If i wait for the dash light to go off then try to start it the check engine light stays on when turning the key to the start position. It makes no sounds or attempt to crank or turn over at all. (The battery is good and was just replaced about a month ago.)
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I would first check your battery connections, it sounds like possibly a ground is loose, or dead battery. If there is no audible click sound when you turn the key I would also see if it will start with the emergency brake on and transmission in neutral.
While a helper 'holds' the key to the 'start' position .. Smack the starter motor with small hammer, IF starter motor responds at all .. Replace the starter!! .. Kinda crude, old school test, but it's bulletproof and still used quite often by seasoned mechanics! .. Merry Christmas.
