After Front End collision it won’t start with clicking sound on engine bay

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  1. Jundel1

    Jundel1 New Member

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    After Front End collision it won’t start with clicking sound on engine bay. please HELP!
     
    #1 Jundel1, Jun 28, 2023
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    well, front end collisions can damage the inverter/engine/AC condenser/inverter pumps and all kinds of other things.
     
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  3. Brian1954

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    Take a few pictures showing the damage and post them.

    Did the air bags deploy?

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    #3 Brian1954, Jun 28, 2023
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    I'm not trying to be harsh here but you've got to try a little harder than the above. Please help us.

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    #4 fotomoto, Jun 28, 2023
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    Yes, if the airbags deployed, there's a safety feature that prevents the car from being Ready.

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    #5 xliderider, Jun 28, 2023
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