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Z3r0to1

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Mar 21, 2018
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Okay so to attempt to sum up the issue and the areas and things that I've done, lemme just try to explain this. The main issue is that the car won't start. Won't even crank. I've read a dozen articles over connections and possible issues, and now am under the impression that jumping the starter might be what I have to do. Anyways, the trouble is that whenever the key is turned to start the car (fully) I hear nothing. No click or attempt at cranking. But when I release and allow the key to come back (ACC position) I hear a short burst of three clicks. It almost sounds like a relay click, but I have no idea what relay to even look for. I noticed this after I had blaring music in the background, so I shut that off and went back into the car. Then I noticed that it doesn't click only after I try to start, but everytime the key turns to ACC I hear the same three round burst. I've went over connections, and double checked all of my jerry-rigged wiring (battery relocation), and have yet to find any sort of out of place, corroded, or damaged wire. The battery is brand new, and the ECU is also working fine. If anyone has any ideas it'd be great to hear them. Thanks
 
Okay so in order to keep this in one thread, a new problem has reared its head. I left the key in the ignition real quick and when I looked at the car again, the coil pack was smoking thick white smoke. I have no idea what this means...
 

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