What can cause your car not to start?

Anonymous

∙ 13y ago

Updated: 8/16/2019

The battery might be dead, or your engine might not work.

*EDIT* Check your ignition coil, or starter solenoid, instead of saying "your engine might not work". If you take a hammer and tap the starter when somebody else is cranking the vehicle then you need a new starter.

Wiki User

∙ 13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Will a bad cell cause the car not to start?

Yes, one bad cell in a car battery will cause the car not to start.

Can loose wires cause a car battery not to start?

Certainly, a loose wire on the car battery can cause the car not to start.

Can a car alarm not allow your car to start?

your car should still start, regardless of the alarm It depends on the alarm, some can cause a no start.

Why does car spark but not start?

cause it has no fuel.

Would a warp engine head cause a car not to start?

Probably not, although it could lead to other problems which would cause your car not to start.

Will a bad thermostat cause a car to die and not start back up?

Not usually. But it will cause it to overheat. What kind of car?

Can a bad starter cause the car to stall while driving?

No. A bad starter would cause the car not to start.

Is it possible battery was too weak to start car also no gas in car?

Weak battery and no gas can both cause a no start.Weak battery and no gas can both cause a no start.

Does pressure regulator make a car not to start if its damaged?

A damaged fuel pressure regulator can cause a car not to start.

Can a defective car alarm cause the car not to start?

Yes, some can actually shut down the computer and make your car unable to start.

What can cause a car to shake after you start it?

a bad engine

Can a low battery cause your car not to start?

yes