Starting Issue

[kcon]

Hey Everyone

I have a 1998 eclipse gsx and it wont start. i boosted the car and i think my friend put the cables reversed. I changed the fuse and relay that popped but solved nothing. Also now when i remove the key from the ignition some of my warning lights stay on ex. oil, battery, antilock. Dont really know what to do next.

 

[1gDSMike]

Cables? Can you give more info

 

[kcon]

well i think he wasn't paying attention and connected the cables opposite. Meaning he put negative on the positive side and the positive side on the negative side. When i removed the cables they were pretty warm, actually a lot warmer than usual. So now when i start the car its turning over but just wont start and when i remove the key some of the warning lights stay on. Thanks for replying

 

[malibu80]

If she turns over, there are three checks. Fuel, Spark and Compression. Most likely in your case you dont need to check compression. First off, check your spark. Next, check fuel.

 

[1gDSMike]

If that was the case, check the ECU, may have fried it.

 

[kcon]

Thanks for the replies, it was the fuel pump relay and mit relay. you guys have been a great help