Car Starting Problems
Some of the common car starting problems stem from a discharged battery, a bad fuel pump (or no fuel), a weakened starter motor, or a broken electrical connection. Checking each part will help troubleshoot why the car won’t start.
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Jgr111820This would depend on what your wanting to install a starter on like year, make and model. In any case if your mechanically...
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You just need an accurate voltage meter. Connect the meter to the poles of the battery. Start the engine and avoid spinning her...
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'''a lot of people run the tanks dry and ruin fuel pumps quicker this way, fuel cools your pump, and when you are below 1/4 a...
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Why a Car Would Turn Over But Not Start Lay answer: in addition to the battery voltage to "turn the engine over"...ignition...
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AnswerIt could be battery connection, discharged or faulty battery, faulty alternator or regulator, faulty starter or a loose and...
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Three words: Factory Service Manual This first list includes just a small selection of the many service manuals published by...
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The reason why it is so difficult to sometimes start a car on a rainy day is simple. The rain creates condensation inside the...
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remover battery post pos side remove all belts remove crank pulley may need a puller remove timing cover turn engine to top dead...
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Several possiblilities.Starter motorStarter solenoidignition switchwiring. Answer Intermittant starting problems can be a...
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Did you accidently add any motor oil or any type of oil in the fuel tank? Does the car produce this white smoke at normal...
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Could be the fuel pump. To check for sure take the air cleaner off (or the "neck" that goes to the air cleaner) and spray some...
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When was the last time you had brake work done? It sounds like the brake rotors cannot dissipate the heat from the heavy braking....
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I had the same problem and what we did was get rid of all of the old gas in the tank because if it sets too long, there will be...
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Most of the time a diesel has a hard time starting when its cool. When they have a hard time starting when hot, it is usually...
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Yes. If you don't know what you are doing you might mess things up so that you won't be able to get the car to the shop. If you...
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That's your silanoid.. if you follow the + battery wire it leads you there, a lot of newer cars have it located inside the...
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So, you are saying the engine turns over but will not start? it takes 3 things for an engine to run. Fuel, Air, & Spark. You must...
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AnswerIt would be reasonable and logical that the starter motor or starter solenoid could be the source. Although it doesn't rule...
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Answerswitch removal1. disconnect negative battery cable2. remove the steering wheel3. unplug the wires from the switch, remove...
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I would say the car is not getting any fuel. you could try replacing the fuel filter which is cheap. It could also be the fuel...
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It depends. If your car uses the special long-life coolant dex-cool (orange) no immediate damage with normal 50 water 50...
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Heres a couple thoughts and a link that may help. If fuel is a question, spray starting fluid in the carb while cranking. Make...
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If you suspect a slipping belt a simple test is to hold a bar of handsoap against the belt while the vehicle is running, being...
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The gas tank could be empty or if it has gas there could be trash in the tank causing the gas line to get stopped up; therefore,...
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Could be a clogged injector or fuel filter. The RPM's go high due to you pressing on the gas pedal to allow more fuel in there....
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Here is advice: Change your fuel filter. Whoever said that last statement or answer or whatever it is is completely false,...
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The crank sensor would definitely cause no spark. As for the no power to the injector it might actually be the ignition controll...
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go to napa and buy a new 1 I think napa has the best reuilt starters.This is your best bet.
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Is it a boom? If so, then the car is getting too much gas when you start it. Check the fuel injector(s) and the...
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sounds like the starter solenoid AnswerDid you check the selenoid? Another possibility is that it could be a faulty brand of...
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It happened to my van a long time ago, after I loosened the gas tank cap, it never happened again. I guess the ventilation or gas...
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Give the battery a shock, it should give your car a bit of a boost. MAKE SURE YOU DISCONNECT IT FIRST OR YOUR CAR MAY EXPLODE....
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Just unbolt it. The tricky part is putting it back on, you have to work the belt back onwith a screwdriver or something. I...
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Just because the starter has been replaced, it still shouldn't be ruled out. I have had several occasions that a remanufactured...
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all starters have a built-in fuse to protect them now depending on what kind of car you have it may or may not use another fuse...
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Sounds like you're going in the direction I would first go in. If you have more than 50,000, throw in the wires. If it doesn't...
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Without buying expensive test equipment, you can test it by replacing the questionable part with a known good part. Answer did...
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AnswerIf it's similar to the 1994, it's pretty easy. The heater core sits on the passenger side inside the cab, and there will be...
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AnswerRead the Question Guys this is a cold start only condition not a will not start cold-If the car cranks but will not start...
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It is next to the oil filter behind the engine; you have to access it from underneath. Contrary to what is written in the...
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Could be a number of things. Is your car attempting to turn over (whur-whur-whur sound) or do you not get any response at all...
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Anyway, is you fuel gauge hooked up when you run it? If so is it in spec?Is your spark tester hooked up? AnswerOkay, Spark...
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I my experience, I would next check out the distributor and make sure that it and the #1 cylinder are aligned. Then if not that,...
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This depends greatly on what kind and year of car and what kind of engine. This is just too general to answer. Joe Sounds...
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it could be the vats security if you turn ignition switch to on and security light stays on the wire in the ignition lock is...
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New AnswerMost people overlook the small things, sometimes when putting the car in park uphill it doesn fully enage the neutral...
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No it will not. As a matter of fact, the O2 sensor is actually being ignored when you start the car, until it goes into closed...
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If you are looking for the pro comp PC-2015. Click on the link posted in the Sources and related link section below for the...
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It is necessary on cold, especial extremely cold days. REASON BEING: Is that it takes the oil to reach it's proper viscosity...
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Fuel filter is plugged or fuel line is cinked, after highway driving where fuel flow is greatest the pump cannot maintaine the...
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You have to remove the starter motor to view the sensor position Depends on which engine is fitted 4 cylinder 1.8 petrol is...
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the same way you start an engine that you used yesterday. However, if it doesn't start as it should, then you have to deal with...
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Answerhi i had a problem with my 87 Lincoln just like you it could be a few things is it fuel injected it could be a bad injector...
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Your car could have a dead battery. Your key opens your electical system only while a jump allows you use the other car's...
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In order to remove the key ignition switch on Ford's, the ignition must be in the run position and the holding pin depressed....
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Starter solenoid defective. if you have replaced your siloniode and you still have the same problem just trun the key on ON...
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I own one, you can adjust it. There are two adjustment screws, one for each jet, but they are hidden behind a seal, you have to...
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I had a dodge omni that did that exact thing and it turned out to be a $15.00 part that was located under the distributor. I...
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This is usually due to a clogged fuel filter (usually inexpensive to replace). It can also be due to a bad fuel pump, or a...
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Hey. Curious do you have an autostarter installed? If you do does it work? Also check your fuses they should be installed on the...
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My 93 Caprice started with a significant hesitation, that eventually morphed into a no run condition. I replaced the distributor...
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I would first have the alternater tested to be sure that it's good. If it is then make sure you're getting voltage to it when...
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The answer to you question is yes, I just read this in the owners manual for a 1995 maxima yesterday 9 /28/05 as i was...
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you don't. ac systems are filled with a chemical called R-12. if you breathe or swallow it you will die. take it to a trained...
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First thing first, I'd check the battery and make sure it is not going bad. Also if it has a heater core you could plug it in,...
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The Distributor Cap on the 93 and 94 Caprices are fastened to the base with two screws. The screw in the front of the...
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so long as the engine hasn't been turned with the cylinders full (or quite full) of water, coz this will blow the head gasket...
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289/302 The 289 was produced from 1963 through 1968, and the 302 from 1968 to the current model year. They’re very similar,...
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This car does not have a fuel pump shut off switch like many Fords, some Hyundais, and other makes have. In fact GM does not use...
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AnswerMy guesses are:1. The fuel filler cap breather hole is blocked. Take off the filler and try the engine again - take care...
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Answerjust ran into the same problem with my 1991 Chevy S10 4.3L V6, I'm taking it to garage but was told it's possibly a...
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swap it with another relay. Correct answer is to check the engines ECU. Swapping relays is the easiest way to check. ...
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would check the crank sensoe 2 c if it is pulsating. For an engine to run, you need air, fuel and a spark. 1)Check to see if...
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how long does it run before it cuts out? If it runs for about 5 or 10 minutes and won't start again until it is cold it could be...
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In the morning, all the metal parts in your car are literally smaller, because as science tells us, things shrink in the cold and...
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The starter motor/solenoid is located to the left of the oil filter. you'll need to have the vehicle up on stands to access it....
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AnswerThis is a problems with the Starter. I have a similar problems and resplace the starter and it fixed the problems. Car is...
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you need to disconnect the two wire spout connector shorting bar located between the battery and data link connector
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Since you don't know what kind of car you have, the year or the engine size, I'l throw an idea-Coolant temperature sensor for the...
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check the timing belt if it has broken or stripped its teeth this would cause a complete breakdown u can check this by removing...
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When pushing piston back in on ABS, Fluid must be bled off, rather than pushing fluid back thru system in non ABS systems. Dirty...
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Could be a misfire, which means one or more cylinders are not firing. This could be caused by any number of reasons, from spark...
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HUGE short in the wiring. i would check for any disconnected wires that are laying against metal. i would also trace the wire...
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If I remember correctly, an ignition "Kill Switch" is a secret switch (or button) that must be pushed into a particular position...
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It is located in the fuel tank as this model year is fuel injected.
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Is it cranking or not cranking? It could be spark plugs that are getting old or spark plug wire problem . Your battery goes...
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Well somethings i need to know? Is the truck engine turning over and just not starting? If the truck is turning over i...
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Battery discharged or low , Fault in the fuel of electrical systems , Choke inoperative , This question is hard to answer without...
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Generally the problem is either a defective neutral safety switch or a bad ignition switch (not ignition key lock).
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AnswerTurn the key into the off position, then turn all the way on with out turning the motor over and let it sit like that for...
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It is either the solenoid or the starter is shot
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Take it to an independent garage. On some cars it is fairly simple to remove the lock cylinder and replace it (the ignition...
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there is a black unlabeled button on the right of the steering wheel press in that button if it's not because your wheels are...
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My '98 Purple People Eater Plymouth Breeze currently has 171,000 miles and has been very reliable since purchasing as a used...
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You should look at the sticker on the botton of your hood. It Should tell you TIMING "BTDC" which is the recommended timing for...
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Ignition module is a possibility.
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if a starter sol. is faulty the car will fail to turn over, all the time or intermitantly. The ignition module will usually cause...
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