Car Starting Problems

Don't drive in deep water.

It means you got the electronics wet. Once they dry out it will start.

Not really it depends on what type of car it is

Yes it can. Unhooking the cable with the engine running can cause a voltage spike from the charging system, which can do serious damage to the electronics on the vehicle.

If you try immediately after it has turned off it may be vapor locked. The diesel will become gaseus and will be in the form of vapor which will not ignite correctly. It should, of course start immediately. Just let it set for several minutes then try again.

It depends if your car/truck has four-wheel drive or not (all four wheels turn, when shifted). First, if you have a manual transfer case, then you should be able to pop it in to neutral, and push it where it needs to go. If you have a Chevy pickup, then put in you're key till everything, but the engine works, and press the button on the left side of the steering wheel.

If you have a stick-shift, then open the clutch, and just take it out of gear. If it doesn't move, then check the p-brake. Note that this will only work if you have a pickup truck, or an old model car (2006 or older) This will not work for awd cars like subarus. It's either that, or you could just detach the axle from the transmission/transfer case, tie it up, and start pushing. More work than needed, but it works.

Yes! If you take an uncoded key (like an emergency door key) and try to start the car, the ignition system will disable itself. This is why locksmiths generally will not cut a spare key for you, and if they are willing to cut one, some will make you sign a waiver that says you will not place the key in the ignition to avoid getting sued later.

A dealer can unlock the system for you.

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There is also a procedure for coding a new key to your ignition system. Again, see the dealer.

This means that you have a gas leak somewhere in the engine compartment. The smell comes from the AC air inlet pumping in fresh air from the engine compartment, which is where the leak is. Check your injector o-rings for deterioration. Also check your fuel pressure regulator and lines.

Wires connected to the starter incorrectly or defective ignition switch.

most common failures fuel pumps or pump relay eec relay, crank or cam sensors if no crank bad starter or security disabled

the vehicle's anti-theft system has been engaged. read the manual for the correct recovery procedure, it may be to put the electronic security key in the ignition lock, but the manual will say.

Broken cam or timing chain is the most likely cause.

Well it could be a number of things. If the car will not start or even turn over it may have seized the engine or spun a connecting rod bearing which is a major problem. If it does start up again and the loud noise continues, sounding like a knock u should not try to drive it to the shop. Shut it off and call a towing company. If it starts back up and doesn't make any noise it may be fine. Just keep an ear out for pinging and knocking sounds.

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There is a chance of it, that engine has glow plugs, starting fluid can explode when the glow plugs come on causing engine damage. Before using starting fluid on this type engine, make sure glow plugs are not plugged in, and can not come on.

Your battery may be to old to even hold a charge. try charging it a little longer and if you have a volt meter ,you should read about 12.5v. if not ,then you need a new battery.

Start from scratch:

Pull the number 1 plug and bump the engine over to get #1 piston to 4-6 degrees BTDC. Then take off the distributor cap and see if the rotor is pointing toward the tower with the wire that goes to the #1 plug. That's where it should be.

If not, loosen the distributor clamp and slide it back. Lift the distributor out until you can turn the rotor to the spot you want then slide it back in. Usually have to wiggle it back and forth a little to mesh in the right spot. The drive gear is helical, so you'll have to mess with it a little

When you get the rotor oriented towards the #1 tower on the cap, the distributor won't go all the way back down. Bump the engine over a couple times (while pushing down a little) to align the distributor shaft with the oil pump shaft and it'll drop the rest of the way down. Put the clamp back on, but don't tighten it up. Just snug, so you can still turn the distributor by hand.

Verify that the wires are on the plugs in the correct order. Going clockwise, after the #1 wire the next one on the cap should be #8 then 4 then 3 then 6 then 5 then 7 then 2.

With everything reconnected, the engine should start if that was your problem. May have to turn the distributor a little while trying to start it. It'll be close, but not perfect. Once you get the engine running, put a timing light on and set it for about 10 or 12 degrees BTDC.

Your results may vary :)

It has to do with the chamber of the head & if u want a hotter spark gap them to min of 45 & use same # plug with an r in front of # . r is for racing plug burns hotter better fuel consumption & alot faster starts

No, a rusted flywheel will not cause the engine not to turn over.

Sounds like a cable is loose or corroded. Remove the cables and clean the post and cable connections with a tool you can buy at any auto parts store. Coat the connections with dielectric grease or Vaseline.

if you put jumper cables on the wrong way you WILL kill the battery then if you leave them on you will cause the battery to overheat and swell then will u least expect it, it will blow up.. it will be a miniature hydrogen bomb

No, too much fuel already. Prop open the butterflies in either the Carburetor or the one on the Mass Air Flow sensor and let it evaporate for about 30 minutes then you can use ether.

If you want to make sure it is seized. Remove the spark plugs. Take off the starter and try to pry engine to move, with out damaging the teeth of the fly wheel, with a lever. or take off timing chain cover and try to turn engine manually. If you can't budge at all, then your engine is seized. When you run an engine long enough with no oil and then stop engine. Piston's actually weld (seize) to cylinder wall. REPLACE ENGINE...

This. is the sensor found on the cylinder head in the vicinity of the camshaft which inform the ECM of its position, so the. spark.could be sent to the cylinder for ignition.of the cylinder.

A storm has nothing to do with the battery going dead.

You need a new battery.