Are-Ex-Eight

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I've searched dozens of posts and it seems like this is a PCM issue but I am really confused. I did install a footwell kit yesterday but I started the car once after I was completely finished.

Then later that night it won't turn at all, not even to ACC. The green key light blinks on the instrument panel and beeps.

I checked the fuses and all look fine. Any other ideas before I call the dealer?

Thanks guys.

rodjonathan

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its an 09 call the dealer and make em fix it ive never heard of this before

did you check the fuses inside the cabin?

EMart11b

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This happened with my car after footwell lights as well. Tow it to the dealer and they'll fix it under warranty.

Try the valet key, that should be able to turn the power on.

Are-Ex-Eight

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Checked all the fuses. The valet key won't even get the little green light to light up on the instrument panel. I can't turn it to ACC, it barely moves then locks up.


Edit - No dealer help until Monday. So frustrated.

EMart11b

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That's weird that the valet key won't even turn it. Drive the Sky until Monday? I'm out of ideas.

Are-Ex-Eight

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Yeah I was really hoping to avoid having the car towed. Sounds like exterior damage waiting to happen.
I wonder if this is all because I removed the negative post on the battery while doing the LED work. Seems kinda dumb if it is. I should have just left it all connected.

Are-Ex-Eight

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I don't understand why it's showing green key light but not allowing me to turn the key any further. It just locks up.

EMart11b

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Disconnecting the battery is definitely necessary. Risking grounding **** out and blowing fuses or frying things is a bad idea. When you call roadside assistance request a flatbed for towing.

Are-Ex-Eight

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LOL sorry I am a newb. I forgot the last thing I did was reset the DSC so I had turned the wheel completely clockwise then counter then shut it off. A quick wiggle and she purred back to me.

THANK YOU to everyone offering ideas though.

EMart11b

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I was going to suggest that but I figured you'd already done it LOL.

Are-Ex-Eight

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I overlooked the simple things because I just had it in my head I fried something while doing my wiring for the footwells.

EMart11b

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I hear ya. When I did mine I was so pissed off and annoyed from laying upside down under the steering wheel in 90 degree weather that I couldn't even enjoy them when I was done :p

cidvicious831

lol. thats happend to me but i knew what it was. sometimes it looks to tight!

Are-Ex-Eight

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You took the seats out do yours?
I had my head in upside down and my neck is still stiff. Thank god it was raining and a little cooler.

EMart11b

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I reclined the seat all the way back and laid down on my back with my head under the dash. There's no way to get those things in without looking foolish.

rodjonathan

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LOL yea there really isnt! just curious what did youll wore youlls to? i took a shortcut but it worked fine (KNOCK ON WOOD) so far

Azam1030

Dude, this **** happen to me, I have a 04 rx8 and I don't have my car under warranty, apparantly my computer either got fried or resetted completely, it took the shop like three weeks to figure it out and reset the computer and enter the codes, if you take it too the deal though they should be able to fix it pretty quick, all they have to do is talk to the dealer

Are-Ex-Eight

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Sorry but this post confuses me??? Wire it to? I used the green with black stripe and blue with red stripe using wire splicers. Then zip tied it under the dash to some metal crap.

DubbsLuvs8s

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Haha, one time I was on the phone calling a tow truck because my car wouldn't start (before my 8). Right after I got off the phone I realized I had it in Drive. DOH!

Prelude2rx8

haha this just happened to me

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