Car Starting Problems

Same way you do when it's warm. Turn the key.

If it's a diesel (would be nice if you said what model and engine) and its starting hard, plug in the block heater for a few minutes before you try to start.

this just happened to us -- after installing new starter, it turned out that the battery connection was not correct -- auto parts store checked and cleaned terminals and fixed connection, all for free. this just happened to us -- after installing new starter, it turned out that the battery connection was not correct -- auto parts store checked and cleaned terminals and fixed connection, all for free.

Please visit your local AutoZone and they will gladly print the firing order for your car for FREE

Dead battery. Recharge it and see if it will start. If not, remove the battery and go have it tested.

spray wd40 on all electrics inc inside distributor cap plugs and ht leads , if no luck get a tin of cold start and spray directly into engone intake , check also foe water in fuel if damp this usually works

You have to figure out first, is it getting spark? Is it getting fuel? Have you disconnected a spark plug wire and cranked engine? Have you checked fuel pressure? . Start there first and get back. Need more info to help you.

the most likely cause would be an improperly tensioned serpentine belt

check and see if your thermostat is stuck open(top of engine block). depending where you live, water could be slushy or frozen in your engine.

It could be the timing belt jumps (wrong timing spark) or the faulty pressure regulator (to much fuel ro to little)

The alternator drive belt ( often called the fan belt) is not tight enough because it is worn or stretched or incorrectly adjusted . This makes it slip on the pulleys . It happens when there is a heavy load on the belt, such as when the alternator is trying to recharge the battery after starting the engine , or when the power steering pump is working hard as you turn the steering wheel with the car moving slowly. This fault is more common on diesel vehicles since the heavy duty batteries place a greater load on the alternator.

i should check 1st of all battery if battery is good then i should check gasoline from car other wise i should gasoline pump is working properly?

..... Few things, make sure its in gear (P). If it turns over (clicks and you hear something sound like it spins then stops) then check the Battery Terminals. If you see a kind of crust around the positive and negative posts you need to take a wire brush and brush it all away. CAUTION though, its battery acid and inhaling/swallowing it doesnt feel so good (I used to work for AAA as a battery truck). look away or wear sunglasses/goggles, dont breathe and keep scrubbing untill you see it all gone away. if you dont wanna do this and find out that wasnt a problem, tell someone to wiggle the POSITIVE wire and you or someone else try to start it. if it works, all you need to do is clean the post/wires. make sure you take the positive plug off the positive terminal post and clean the inside. then take some petroleum jelly (Vaseline) and lube it up, put it back on, tighten it, and you should be good to go

I have a 94 Nissan sentra but it's the same body style. My starter is located right below all the air intake hoses. the easiest way to find the starter is to take the airbox stuff out and then follow the ground wire from the negative end of the battery (the only wire leading off the negative end) to where it attatches to the transmission. The bolt that that wire attatches to is one of two bolts that attatches the starter to the transmission.

Check the battery first. Do your interior lights come on ? Check your battery cables . If they are rusty or have some white corrosion on them, clean them with a wire brush and reattach them. You could have a blocked fuel line. There are bunches of things.

Your alternator is not charging the battery. This could be caused by alot of reasons, such as; 1- the alternator, or built-in voltage regulator is bad. 2 - Your belt that drives the alternator is loose, of glazed. 3 - one of the cables, black(-) or red (+), is loose, or not tight at the battery, or the starter, or alternator. First, with a volt meter. Check battery voltage with engine off, and all accessories off, it should read around 12.5 -13v. Now start engine, and see if voltage output increases - say 14 - 14.5 volts, then put on all accessories with engine running, and should still read around 14v......, , This will tell you the alternator is good.....Tom.

The starter solenoid is located (in a 1989 mercury grand marquis), as you raise the hood, on the left hand side of the engine compartment. Just behind the battery. (you should be standing right in front of the passenger side headlight.)

Chrysler vehicles have a clicking sound when the starter is bad. It must be replaced, Sometimes they can be lighty smacked with a blunt object and will work for a while but will still need replaced..

try looking at your battery terminals if they are loose or broken

Start with basics. Check that it is getting good strong blue spark by removing a spark plug and installing a spark tester, follow manufacturer instructions. Check that it is getting fuel. If both of these are occurung you should locate a shop manual for the vehicle and fpllow the no start troubleshooting procedures.

the most common cause by far is the coil pack, its easy to change and a fairly cheap component - its certainly worth a try if the management light isn't on. if you want to be sure have the ecu fault code read as other possible causes are cam and crank shaft sensors. good luck.

needs new battery or fuse, needs new starter, reprogram or replace keys, reset NATS codes, needs new fuel pump, needs fuel in tank, needs new wiring, needs new ignition switch, needs new engine

If the engine cranks over, but will not start or is difficult to start, it's either fuel or ignition. Too many possible causes to list. A repair shop which can extract engine codes and accurately diagnose problem. Simple things to try: 1. check clogged air filter 2. check clogged fuel filter 3. check worn out plugs, cap, rotor 4. examine vacuum hoses for leaks

The battery terminal is loose at the positive post, or the cable wires are loose at the positive terminal. Remove the terminal, clean everything properly and then reassemble and tighten securely, and it will no longer spark. Your vehicle should start. A light spritz of WD-40 or the like will deter corrosion. It's cheaper than the little anti-corrosion terminal pads they sell at the auto parts stores, but feel free to grab a pair of them when you have a moment. Then when time permits, pull your terminals (positive gets pulled first and put back on last), clean them, and put on the pads before reassembly.

GOT IT FIXED TODAY. WOUND UP THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS BAD. NOT THE KEY AND CYLINDER COMMONLY REFERED TO AS THE IGNITION SWITCH BUT THE SWITCH DOWN ON THE COLUMN UNDER THE DASH THAT THE TURNING OF THE KEY PUSHES WITH A ROD. I ASKED 2 MECHANICS, 4 PARTS STORES AND THE SERVICE DEPT AT THE LOCAL CHEVY DEALER AND THE ALL TOLD ME THE KEY AND CYLINDER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. $179.00 LATER MY CAR STILL DID EXACTLY WHAT IT DID TO BEGIN WITH. SO I PUT ON A $21.39 SWITCH THAT WAS MOUNTED ON TOP OF THE STEERING COLUMN UNDER THE DASH AND WAS SO HARD TO GET TO THE THE WHOLE COLUMN HAD TO COME OUT TO REPLACE IT. HOPE THIS MAY HELP SOMEONE IN THE FUTURE BUT I HOPE YOU NEVER HAVE TO DO IT. IT IS A PAIN.

Sounds like either loose or corroded battery terminal or bad fuseable like

Check the coil packs. And I know this sounds not normal, but check for fuel in the tank. Check the fuel line and filters. I am assuming that it sounds normal when it turns over. If not, check the timing belt.

Make sure that when you attempt to start, the security light doesn't come on; if it is it might be a nats problem, meaning you inserted a wrong key in the ignition causing the ecu to lock.

If you can give me a bit more info, I could hopefully be more specific.

Your timing could be off, Your starter could be going bad, or you could have a low battery.The battery is the simplest to start with. You could go to Auto Zone and they will check your battery for you. Also talk to them about your starter and your timing. Low battery, faulty alternator, worn stater, corroded connection