Do you have a car that starts with a key? If not, you may be looking at a future where you do. With more people ditching the key start in favor of devices like car starters, it’s important to know how to do it yourself should something go wrong. This guide will teach you everything you need to know about starting your car with a screwdriver from ignition. From the tools you need to the steps involved, read on to get started.
What You’ll Need
This is a very simple guide on how to start your car with a screwdriver from the ignition.
Before starting your car, make sure that all of the keys are out of the ignition and that there is no battery in the car.
To start your car with a screwdriver from the ignition, remove the negative battery cable first by unscrewing it from the battery. Next, use a Phillips head screwdriver to unscrew the screws near the steering wheel. Finally, lift up the steering wheel and pull it away from the column.
How to Start Your Car with a Screwdriver
If you find yourself stranded and need to start your car but don’t have a key, there’s no need to panic. Several methods can be used to start your car with a screwdriver from the ignition.
Remove the battery cable. If the car has an immobilizer system, disable it before proceeding. This is usually done by unscrewing the two screws on each side of the dashboard near the steering wheel. Remove the trim around the instruments and pop off the faceplate covering them. Disconnect both cables from under the dash. One leads to the starter motor, and the other goes to a small black box called a distronic module (may also be labeled a “keyless start”). Use a flat-head screwdriver to pry out one or both of these connectors, then leave them disconnected until you’re ready to reattach them later. If your car doesn’t have an immobilizer system, skip this step (you can still try starting it this way if you’re scared of breaking something). Disconnect all cables going into or out of the engine bay: battery, power supply, alternator belt, air conditioning compressor clutch relay, cooling system vacuum pump relay… anything that could conceivably cause an electrical short when pulled
What to Do If Your Car Won’t Start
If your car won’t start, there are a few things you can do in order to try and get it started. Some of these may work while others may not, so it is important to try several things before giving up. If you have a remote Start system, you can try using that. depress the button and hold it down until the car starts. You can also try using a battery jumper cables to jump the battery if the car has one. If neither of those work, you can try turning the key all the way off, then back on again. Finally, if none of those work, you can try pulling out the fuel pump fuse if your car has one.
Conclusion
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably never started a car with a screwdriver before. In this article, we’ll show you how to do it in just a few easy steps. First, remove the battery cover by unscrewing it from the vehicle’s underside. Then use a Phillips head screwdriver to pop off the two screws that hold the cover on. Finally, carefully lift the cover away and set it aside. Now you can start working on your car with peace of mind knowing that everything is properly secured!