Car Starting Problems

I just had that problem in my 2002. The dealer blamed the fuel pump module - that's the pump and gauge sending unit together. The replacement module is $500! I hope its fixed...but from what I've read it could also be the fuel pump relay - or the socket into which it plugs. Next time, I'd try this fix first - get a new relay (about $10) and replace the original. Also, clean the socket where it plugs in. If that doesn't fix it, shell out the money for the pump/sensor module.

Check your battery cables, both sides and both ends. Clean the posts on the battery even if they appear alright.

The Alarm does not affect key removal. If your key will not come out and your key cylinder is all the way turned to off then the cylinder is bad. If you can not turn the key all the way off then you have a shift linkage adjustment problem or break pedal switch bad or adjustment problem.

My 2001 Jimmy has some kind of intermittent starting problem -- it cranks and cranks and won't start and gets flooded when doing that. I took out a spark plug and it was wet enough to sling drops of gas on the ground. So I propped open the throttle butterfly with the handle of a screwdriver and left it open like that all morning. So after about 6 hours I came back and it started up. Not every cylinder dried up, because I'm sure some cylinders had both valves closed, but enough of them dried out to allow the engine to start. Weather was warm, 80-90 degrees, so your mileage may vary. If this were a cold climate I would probably have pulled out as many spark plugs as I could and dried them out. Spark plugs are a bear to get to though.

did you make sure the #1 piston was top dead center and that when you set your timing that the springs where without tension? if not its out of time

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Remove the battery and take it to a car parts store (kragen, etc) and have them test your battery. The process is quick and should be complimentary.

Check fuel and fire. Pull a plug and smell for raw fuel, and check the plug and see if there is fire to the plug. If I checked the plugs and it is not getting fire or fuel at all what could cause that problem.

My 1998 did the same thing and it was the fuel pump working intermittently. When it won't start spray some starting fluid into the intake and see if it hits, if it does it is the fuel pump or relay. If that doesn't make it start it is probably the coil pack or less likely the ignition module. Ground a spark plug and connect it to a plug wire, if it sparks when someone turns the key it isn't an ignition problem. (Due this for several plugs as there is one coil for every two plugs). To find out if the fuel pump relay is bad switch it with one of the same number. Usually there are several other things that use the same relay. (Horn, Headlights, etc.)

Yes, it can block a filter or destroy an injector. Fuel lines should never have rust in them, since fuel is an oil based material that actually prevents rust. If you have rust in the fuel tank it's because condensate has been allowed to build up. You need to take care of the problem.

bad ground from either the battery or engine block to the body plus, year make and model would be helpful.

Yes, battery acid is very corrosive and will damage any metal parts.

You should check to see if the crankshaft sensor wires are connected correctly or at all. If they are , check that the cam sensor wires are conected and also make sure all your ground wires are corrosion free and tight. If the engine turns over but will not start check all fuses and make sure you have fuel (I know,but it happens) If it still won't start, hook up a timing light while a friend turns the key. If you get no flash could be a bad coil pack or coil connector could be corroded.

that would come up on your on board computer, test it with a obd2 scanner an trouble codes will come up, if your car still runs they will test it free at auto-zone or murrays

is there spark through the wires to the plugs?

its probbaly the starter. i have a 1993 and mine went bad. check all the wires and tighten everything that's loose and if that dosent work put a screw driver across the terminals on the starter and if it dosent turn over then the starter is bad

Try turning the steering wheel back and forth I made a new key, the other one was worn out. Wiggleing the steering wheel is nessisary, but now it's not as often. You might also try a little shot of graphite into the switch. I have to do that every 6 months or so on mine. I had the same problem. What I did was pop off the steering column cover and just move the little lever that is connected to the cable. It doesn't look very nice, but it works every time.

I have the same problem with my 2004 Sunfire. Leave the ignition on for 10 minutes. Just let it sit for 10 minutes. No shorter than that time. And Should start.

first check to see if your distributor is getting power to it and if it is check to see if the stator inside your distributor is sending a signal to the ignition module, just hook up a test light between the stator going to the ignition module to ground

Need to know make, model and year of vehicle.

First, verify the spark plugs are sparking by removing one, grounding it to the engine and verify plug is firing when someone else turns the car over. If you have fire, then check crankshaft position sensor, camshaft position sensor and then fuel filter and fuel pressure.

If you hear the starter spinning but not turnover it over. Or if the starter just clicks when you try to turn it over. If anything you can just take it out and have your local auto parts store test it.

That is usually a good sign that your starter is going bad and will probably stop working all together before to long.

I would suspect the battery has been discharged, is defective, or you have loose or corroded battery terminals. Remove and clean the terminals and if that does not solve the problem charge the battery with a battery charger. If it will not take a charge then replace the battery.

To replace glow plugs on a Peugeot 405 turbo diesel, remove the connecting wire. Take off the 8 mm nut, followed by the 10 mm deep socket. Remove the old plugs and replace with new.