Hi my 96 festiva won't start. Red light flashing on rhs of dash and when I try to start car the hazards turn on then nothing happens. Have tried all obvious things, hoping someone knows a little secret. Thanks

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Hey,

You can try another battery if you have one, or take the battery to be tested somewhere to see if its at fault

Thanks,
Ekse

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The flashing dash light is a warning about a failing system, most likely the fuel system. On mine it was the oxygen sensor on the way out. You need to do the diagnosis process with the ECU and this will report back the code that will tell you precisely what's the problem. You'll find the ECU diagnosis procedure here at the 300ZX online factory service manual.
Hope this helps.

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Sounds like you have an aftermarket alarm with starter disable. By disconnecting the battery the alarm reset and the defualt setting is usually to set the alarm automatically (active arming). You have three options..
A. If you have the key fob that went with the alarm you can disarm the alarm.
B. If no key fob is available you can disconnect the battery again, turn the ignition key to the on position and reconnect the battery. This usually doesn't allow the alarm to set and allows the car to start.
C. Remove the aftermarket alarm system. This is usually the long term fix i recommend if the fob isn't available. Option B should get you going though.

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Most likely it is the ignition switch (the key ignition switch) in the steering column ($100 at a dealer).

It may be a loose negative battery ground cable, too.
Check the negative battery cable where it conencts to the engine ground. It may be loose, corroded, damaged, or otherwise not making a good ground contact.

Add a grounding strap ($11 - AutoZone) from the engine to the chassis. That may help, but it's most likely the ignition switch.

Ron

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SOURCE: 2003 Chevy Impala won't start or turn-over.

Your igntion switch is worn out.. replace it.