In modern vehicles, there are sensors which will prevent the engine from coming on when it is overheated. This is a protection measure.
After it cools if there was no damage sustained during overheating
Does it turn over? Does it turn over?
Sometimes when a car over heats and it is really warm outside your car will not start due to " vapor lock "
if the engine does not turn over it may be seized Most modern fuel injected engines have a cutout for overheating , preventing you from cooking the engine. When carburetered engines overheat , the carby may stop working because of fuel vaporization, sometimes called vaporlock.
Well actually if it is started then it has turned over.
If it doesnt turn over it can be
why after replaced the head gasket car wont turn over??jetta 2000 2.2l
The car may not turn over if it is close to overheating. Check the coolant reservoir to make sure that it is full and not leaking.
There are a couple of reasons why a car will turn over but only start sometimes. There could be a starter issue or a spark plug issue.
if it does not turn over and no clicking noise but headlights on, check start fuse and relay if it doesnt turn over and clicks probable starter solenoid
Does it turn over? Does it have spark? Does it have fuel? Does it turn over? Does it have spark? Does it have fuel?
Won't start and won't turn over are 2 different things. If it will not turn over then look at the starter or ignition switch.