Hey guys,. I haven't been on here in over a year. I sold my Celica to my uncle a year and a half ago and on Weds night he hit the center median on the expressway. The front left side of the car is smashed up and the air bags popped, but the car strill looks like it is in relatively good condition. The problem is that the car wont start now. I'm guessing that there is some type of sensor that after the air bags deploy, won't let the car start. Everything in the engine bay is intact, and the battery wasn't damaged. What do I need to do to get the car started again? Thanks for your help.

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Doesnt start as in, doesnt even attempt to start, or just goes clicky a lot

Alarm, lights, radio... everything works. When you turn the key, nothing happens. Doesn't click or even try to turn over.

Okay, so for those of you who have gotten into accidents where the airbags went off but there was no damage to the engine compartment or any other crucial components, have you had problems getting the car started afterwards? Does anyone have ANY suggestions or advice because I'm stumped.

no mine started right up. you said hit left side did the battery get damaged...nevermind you said alarm and lights work,....check ingition fuses and relays and see if your spakrs or distributors are something got knocked out of place? i dunno, all i know is the obivous, also check altenator and starter

Thanks, I'm going to do that. Don't know why I didn't try to check the fuses before. I'll also try to get some pics up so someone can see if I maybe overlooked something. Thanks again.

same. car stayed running and started right up just fine every time after that. cut the airbags out and drove it for a few weeks like that.

I'm stumped! Checked all the fuses and checked the battery. They were all fine. But once you turn the key the "brake" light on the dash lights up and the radio and clock dies out. There is just a "click" noise and that's all. May have to take it to the repair shop. I took pics. Will post them soon.

what did you check the battery for? just if the connections are good or did you test for power?

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same, my airbags went off and my car still starts right up.

idk man. when you try starting it, do the light inside stay on or do they flicker?