There can be several things wrong. How many miles is on the car?? Most cases if a vehicle will not start but does crank over then ethier there is no spark or no fuel. You need to trouble shoot the problem so you will not end up replacing parts that you do not need. There is a simple test to eliminate it is a spark or fuel problem. If you have starting fluid, have someone crank over the engine while you spray a little starting fluid in the throttle body. If the car starts but shuts down right away then you have a fuel problem. If it does not start then you have a spark problem and it could anything from a simple tune up to the coil packs went bad. Also, there is a electronic control module underneath the distributer cap. They do go bad every 30,000 miles and it costs about 30 dollars. If it is the coil packs they also cost about 30 dollars a piece and there are 2 of them.
do you mean it cranks, but will not start?
On one had you say it cranks and then you say it won't turn over. Which is it? If it cranks, then that means it IS turning over but just won't start. If it won't crank then it is NOT turning over. We need to know which it is to determine what may be causing this. Repost this with a better description of your situation
Yes. This means it is way out of time and will not ever start. It must be put back 180 degrees.
1989 ford F250 Fuel Problems, It cranks but wont start
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i have 85 cavalier how you get key cycliner out
Cranks is the motor turning over, But cranks and won't start means either you no fuel or no spark or both.
how does it stall if it wont start?
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.
Cavalier 1985-93 Top of Glove Compartment
If your 1985 Ford F150 cranks but won't start, it could be due to several reasons. Common issues include a lack of fuel reaching the engine, which could be caused by a faulty fuel pump or clogged fuel filter. Additionally, problems with the ignition system, such as a bad ignition coil or spark plugs, could prevent the engine from starting. Checking for fuel delivery and spark can help diagnose the issue effectively.
Let it set for about 2 hours or push the accelerator pedal to the floor and hold it there while turning the engine over. Rarely do fuel injected engines flood. If they do then something is wrong with the firing system.