My 2005 Grand Prix won't start no lights no gauges work clicking sound at fuse box
Asked by Danhermann Dec 26, 2014 at 11:37 AM about the 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix GT
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
Won't start no lights no gauges just a clicking sound at fuse box
8 Answers
Sounds like you might have some shorted wires under the fuse box or a bad connection from battery to starter
Danhermann answered 9 years ago
The clicking sound is coming from the relay that's listed as ignition could it be the ignition switch I heard there's a recall on them . If I turn it to acc on the ignition none of the gauges work then when I turn it over to start it just clicks at that relay I tried switching it with another and it does the same thing
If you've heard there's a recall all you need to do is call any GM dealership and ask them if your car is included and if its been done yet. You should also have received notification by mail. As for the specific problem I'd be suspicious of the starter since power is clearly being sent out from the ignition switch to the relays. However, as always, diagnose it properly before throwing expensive parts at the problem and hoping it will go away.
Danhermann did you figure out what this was? I have the same issue with my car.
I have the same problem but when i take my radio fuse out it starts but when i put my radio fuse back in my dash die out and when i turn the car off it dont start back up untill i take the radio fuse out
I also had an accident and the lights on the passenger side and the wire are bad when i take the fuse out the theft system come on
The accident is probably where this all started. When wires get crushed and broken, things short out and cause damage to other things. Modern auto electrical systems are complicated and very sensitive to power interruptions etc. Fix the damaged wiring due to the accident and see what happens. After that you will likely need the services of a shop that specializes in auto electrical work to find out what other components of your electrical system may be damaged.