Depends on type of car. Some have a computer that senses a problem and shuts down. Others have electronic ignition components that could fail. Others have a point and gap in the distributor that could be bad.
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.
pull the spark plug out and start turning the engine over and watch the water fly!
Your Jimmy has a crankshaft position sensor mounted by your crankshaft pully in the front of your engine on the bottom. If the senor is bad your engine does not recognize that your engine is turning and will not fire the plugs. Try changing your sensor and your engine should start.
It shouldn't be
No. It should only spark with the engine turning over.
If the engine will not turn over, that is, sound like it is turning, then the trouble is a dead battery or really bad battery clamps. If the engine will not 'catch' and start running, then there are a number of causes, one of which is having no fuel.
If the starter is engaging and turning the engine but the engine is not starting you have one of three problems. * Fuel delivery * Ignition spark * Compression If your engine has all three and their performance is within the normal specifications for that engine, it will start. Now you need to find out which is out of specification.
Does it have spark, fuel, compression?
There could be quite a few reasons why the car won't start. If cranking or turning over the engine is the problem and the starter is good, it may be the battery. If the engine turns over but won't start you have bigger problems...
Hyundai have added a trick to starting the engine - you need to have the clutch pedal in regardless of whether or not the car is in gear. Unless the clutch is in, the engine won't fire.
Ck battery
Incorrect pump timing,low compression,fuel cut solenoid may not be working,