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Car Starting Problems

Some of the common car starting problems stem from a discharged battery, a bad fuel pump (or no fuel), a weakened starter motor, or a broken electrical connection. Checking each part will help troubleshoot why the car won’t start.

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1960 Porsche 356 that has a new battery and a good starter but the engine turns over very slowly or barely at all and can't figure out what the problem is?

That's normal, It's a 6 volt... If it's tuned good it will fire up, I'm amazed mine starts cranking so slow

If it is too slow in time it will turn over slowly. Have the timing checked.

Where can you get a vacuum diagram for fuel tank for 1989 dodge ram 100 My truck gets low on gas and dies and won't start unless you fill tank found vacuum lines off?

I'd try a Hane's manual first. It would be the cheapest way to go. As a side note, if there are vacuum lines disconnected, it's possible that it was done to fool an emissions test to get it to pass. If you need to pass another emissions test, you might want to disconnect them again before the test (or spend the thousands of dollars replacing parts trying to get the truck to pass).

1977 ford truck wont start?

battery cables could be corroded, check distributor , spark plugs, ignition wires from switch. try jumping the solenoid if it tries to crank the ignition switch may be out. if it's cranking and not starting also check your fuel lines make sure they are nor clogged if dual tanks check tank switch under driver side. may not be getting fuel if crb float is stuck as well. if it was dual tank and one tank removed make sure switch is on the right tank.

If 1991 Chevy K 1500 wont start when warmed up replaced the following parts fuel filter fuel pressure regulator cap rotor wires and plugs new ignition module still does the same thing?

You need to check the ignition coil, It could be getting hot.

There is also a pick-up coil inside of the distributor that could be shuting down when it gets hot, that is what the module plugs into on the distributor. If this don't help you then ask your question again.

Ford truck 1999 does not start on Park but in neutral.?

please answer my question. Ford truck 1999 V8 4.6 L does not start of park but in neutral sometimes Why.

Car wont start it seems like the battery but it has a full charge?

If you hear a clicking sound when you turn your key, or it starts some of the time but not all the time, probably a starter issue. Best to take off the starter and have your local parts store test it.

Chances are the starter bearings are shot, time for a new or reman starter.

Ea falcon no spark?

could be distributor, coil or ignition module. usually the ignition modules fail first on them.

Can you recharge the batteries on electric cars?

Of course you can. It would be worthless if you could not recharge the batteries.

At the risk of sounding sarcastic, what do you think? You need a new battery every 100 miles?

Your car makes a clicking sound when it is truned on and will not start you recently purchased a new computer and took it it to be programmed at a Ford Service Center After driving for 2 hours the car?

sounds like it is a problem with the starter, which could also be caused by other problems. Have it properly diagnosed by a Ford Factory Trained Technician and any Ford Dealership.

first

make sure the battery is charged completely. My car does this when my battery is low. all the electronics may still work at that low charge but it is not enough for the starter to turn over the engine.

97 explorer clicks but wont start?

You need to charge your battery or get a jump. Replace the battery or have it checked because it is dead.

1996 4.3 Chevy vortec it won't start unless I put fuel down intake I have 58 lbs of pressure at the fuel rail It starts again after it has started but not after it sits for a couple of hou?

Fuel pressure should be 60 to 66 PSI. If you are sure that you have 58 LBS Then the engine won't start. And it will do what you are saying it's doing.

It has got to have 60 LBS to start on it's own. NEED to replace fuel pump and filter.

You can check it this way if you want. After it has set for a few hours are over night.

when you go to start it next time. Just turn the key on, wait 3 seconds then turn it off. wait 10 seconds, then turn it back on again for 3 seconds. then back off for 10 seconds. repeat same steps 2 more times. After the last time turn key off wait 20 seconds, then see if engine will start on it's own. Either way Im sure you need a pump.

If my 2001 Cadillac DHS sometimes won't start and idle or just dies sometimes what is causing this?

If a 2001 Cadillac DHS sometimes won\'t start, becomes idle or just dies it\'s probably a problem with the gear box.

I have replaced the starter on my 1991 S10 but it still won't start could it be a problem with the crank sensor?

Then why did you replace a perfectly good starter?

ALWAYS test old parts and know what you're doing BEFORE you start throwing new parts at a problem.

Find out WHY it isn't starting.

Does the starter engage and turn the engine? IF it does, then the starter is probably fine. If not, check the starter, battery, electrical connections, ignition switch and neutral safety switch.

If the starter has ALWAYS engaged and turned the engine, you should not have changed the starter in the first place; instead, you should be finding out what's wrong.

1990 buick riviera wont start inside lights are sevearly dimmed and nothing electrical works?

My car is the same model and it's doing the same exact thing right now. When i turn it over, the electronics click off..You can take the battery terminals off and put them back on and the electronics will come back on, and occasionally it will turn over but will never crank. Once, I put a fresh battery on it and it cranked right up and ran fine, but when I turned it off and tried it again, it would not start...Have you resolved your problems yet? I had a mechanic look at it and he's saying the fuel pump which I am gonna replace this week, although I still wonder why the electronics would kick off when I try to start it? Maybe the battery has a low charge..Good Luck.

Your car over heated and is now leaking anifreeze out of the water pump you let the car cool and tried to drive home drove about a mile car died on you but did not overheat now the car wont start why?

after the antifreeze is gone the car will have trouble starting due to the lake of antifreeze witch is needed to help it cool down ur car is still over heated

your car wont start because you probally blew a head gasket and (possibly warped the head) have water and oil mixing

My car wouldn't start it is cold i charged the battery it started let i run 30 minutes now wont start it acts like it is not getting fuel?

Need more info. But, there is a possibly that if there is any water in the gas tank, it will freeze up the fuel pick up. Use the proper fuel de-icer in the fuel tank and check it out. In the mean time, really need more info. What kind of car and engine Etc..

What is the diagnosis for a 95 Pontiac Grand Prix that clicks and interior lights flash but the car won't start?

Do you mean that the interior lights dim, when the ignition key is turned?

This usually indicates a dead or discharged battery.

Batteries can be notoriously temperamental at this time of year, the temperature of the electrolyte is critical to their function. A cold or chilled battery, will not provide as much power as a warmer battery.

Checking items such as Drivebelt Tension, Electrolyte levels, terminal cleanliness and security, are more important at this time of year, when temperatures are low.

Initially, you should try recharging the battery, using a battery charger, preferably indoors where the battery can warm up quicker. Normally Trickle-charging the battery for about an hour or two, should be sufficient to start most cars. Although if you have an old battery, it may be better to replace it.

**IMPORTANT**

Always check and balance the electrolyte levels BEFORE charging, otherwise the battery can be damaged.

What gauge of jumper cables should be used for vans?

It doesn't matter whether you're jump starting a Van, pickup truck or an economy car, always use cables with the largest possible COPPER wire, 00 gauge or larger.

Smaller cables will often provide enough of a boost to help a battery that's just a little low, but the larger cables work best for the more severe situations.

1999 Saturn SC1 that won't start it turns all the way over and nothing happens My battery is good i was told that maybe it could the starter solenoid?

If the starter is engaging and the starter is able to turn the engine normally, there is nothing wrong with the solenoid.

Instead, I'd look at fuel, ignition and compression.

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