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What are the reasons for a car's dashboard going black and failing to start?

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KylieFitz

07/29/25 5:40pm

Here are the reasons for a car's dashboard going black and failing to start: 1. Low-voltage circuit failure: This could be due to insufficient battery power; poor or incorrect wiring connections; poor battery grounding; damaged distributor or Hall sensor; faulty ignition switch or poor wiring. The diagnostic method for low-voltage circuit issues mostly involves using an ammeter or voltmeter to test each wire sequentially to identify and resolve the problem. 2. Transistor: The ignition control unit may be damaged or have poor wiring connections. 3. High-voltage circuit failure: Possible causes include disconnected or leaking high-voltage wires; cracked or punctured distributor cap; burnt or punctured distributor rotor. High-voltage circuit issues are often diagnosed using the high-voltage spark test method, where the center high-voltage wire or a cylinder's high-voltage wire is disconnected, and the wire end is placed 3-6mm away from the engine block while starting the engine to check for sparks. A strong spark indicates that the ignition system is functioning properly.

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