1) Floor the accelerator while you try to start it. (make sure the car is in park if it's an auto or neutral if it's a stick)
2) Check to see if you have spark. If you do, proceed to #5.
3) Pull off your distributor cap and make sure the rotor is secure.
4) "Tap" your starter.
5) Check to see if you have fuel pressure. (taking off the top line of your fuel filter and having someone turn the key to "on". this should cause fuel to flow so make sure you have an empty can or cup to catch the fuel in)
wont start The starter engages and turns the engine over but the engine fails to run. And you cant do it not even if sober. The words of modest mouse.
engine cranks but wont start means one of these things.. Air, Fuel, Spark, or compression
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That engine needs fuel, compression and spark to start and run. You are missing one of those.
There are several things that can cause an engine to turn over but not start. The most common cause is a lack of fuel.
In most cases, the engine will not fire or start if the clutch switch is bad. The key will turn in the ignition but there will be no turn-over or sound from the engine. If the engine turns over but doesn't start, there might be a problem with the fuel supply.
C4 Got a new Starter but engine doesn't turn or engage?
If your engine turns over but doesn't start it is either not getting fuel , spark , or air
Check for fuel and spark.
An engine which cranks but will not start is not receiving enough fuel or has no spark. A clogged fuel filter or bad spark plugs often cause this problem.
Probably not. The engine needs spark, fuel and compression to run, you are missing one of those. My guess would be the engine is not getting fuel.
Does the engine turn over but not start or it does not turn over till cold? If the latter is the answer then your kick start is the problem. REPLY The car turns over but wont start.