answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

First off, won't start AND won't crank is usually electrical, dead battery, poor connections at the battery or starter, bad starter ( Do you have lights and gauges? ) then that is very much the issue. Do the lights dim when you crank, do they go out altogether, does it start to crank and slowly stop, or does it crank ever so slowly? these are all battery or battery terminal issues, check your battery and clean those terminals to clean metal, check the thick red wire going to the starter, it needs to be mounted well on the starter and not grounding out on metal along the way. Batteries can go bad and still show 12 volts, this happens a lot in winter and summer, extremes in temperature will just kill a battery in a matter of hours so have it load tested.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: What could be wrong if your car will not crank or start up?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What is wrong if my car will crank over and start but as soon as you let up it dies?

it could be weak spark plugs.


Why wont my automatic car starter start my car?

wrong key when using the remote starter the starter does't crank long enough to start the car. Starting the car with the key the car starts five. Could use some help.


Why will my car crank but not start?

There could be several reasons a car will crank but not start the engine. One reason for this issue could be the spark plugs are not firing. The car may needs a tune up. A mechanic can fully diagnose the issue concerning the engine not starting.


I have a 2002 Malibu and it started to over heat and now i have antifreeze in my oil and the car wont start but it will crank over someone please give me a suggestion on what could be wrong?

You have a blown head gasket.


Why would a 1990 Chrysler LeBaron crank but wont start?

There could be a few reasons why a 1990 Chrysler Lebaron will crank but not start. The fuel pump could be out or the car could be out of gas. There may be a malfunction in the ignition system causing no spark.


Your car was red lined in first gear and you heard a loud bang it wont start what is wrong with it?

Will it crank? If not, you may have thrown a rod.


Your car will start with no problems but after awhile if you turn it off it will not start again or it will act like it wants to start but it will cut right back off what could be wrong?

It may be a dying fuel pump & or fuel filter. Might also be an issue with crank/cam sensors.


Need an answer for free on What is wrong with your car 99 dodge avenger will not start?

Things to check. Does it crank? If not,battery, starter, If it dies crank, fuel pressure, spark, check engine light codes.


How do you know when a crankshaft sensor is bad?

when the car wont start, but it will crank. but it could be other stuff too. its not just that.


1983 camery started car battery bad car died after 1 min put in new battery started car it ran for 1 to 2 minutes then died won't start what is wrong where do i start it will grind just won't start?

crank sensor


What is wrong if my car just clicks when I try to start it?

It could be a dead battery.


When you turn the key everything works but car won't even try to start What is wrong?

If the engine does not even crank, it is battery or starter related. Check all connections and the charge of the battery itself.If it does crank, it can be 25 additional reasons why engine does not start.