2000 impala cranks won't start What is wrong?

Answer 1

Before you do the following, check your battery first! Our car did the same thing, all the electric stuff came on but it would not crank. It was the battery.

If any car cranks but won't start, it can be one of three general problem areas, namely, 1) a problem with air - not getting enough air usually, or 2) a problem with fuel, not getting enough usually, or 3) a problem with the ignition system not properly working. These three areas can be systematically investigated, one at a time. And, combinations of these problems can also occur. A few of the most common reasons a car might crank but not start include: It's out of gas, or has old or contaminated gas. It's flooded; too much gasoline has entered the engine and temporarily fouled the plugs plus made the air-gas vapor mixture too rich to ignite even if the plugs are not wet. If the car has not been run for quite awhile, the ignition comonents may be damp. All of the above can often be remedied by carefully spraying a little "starting fluid" into the carb then trying to start it up - be careful, don't smoke while doing this - the starting fluid is very volatile. But, this approach will often get you started. Good Luck! October 2008 Engineer in Michigan