Car Starting Problems

check the battery ground post make sure its tight, then give it a try if it don't , check the starter if it has a week cranking noise it my be your starter that dos not have enough cranking power to turn the engine. also make sure that it is sending fuel to your injector realigns by pushing into the valve that it's located close to the power steering pump. if it has fuel you my want to check the spark of the coils take them out and take them to advance or auto zone they have a coil tester.

Sounds like a bad ignition switch. note: the actual "switch" is different from the lock cylinder part. The lock cylinder turns the switch.

My initial thought would be a vacuume leak. Check all hose connections first. If everything there is good check the fuel injectors gaskets. Then if that doesnt fix it, run a leak down test to see if there is a leak in the intake gaskets.

That sure sounds like an ignition switch problem... not just the tumblers, the whole switch.

I have the same problem on a 2002 dodge ram. Any ideas?

Your battery is dead, or at least dying. Same happened to me. Probably a bad cell inside ( farm store changed source to cheaper - last about a year!!) Charging will get you started and running but won't last...one more start... maybe not!! Check owners manual - red light is a "bolt" , meaning electrical system. Batt doesn't have enough voltage to start.

P1362 code indicates a faulty top dead center sensor. It could be the sensor or a distributor problem. There is also the off chance that it is related to the timing belt.

There's so many things that can cause this problem. First, check if the fuel pump is working. You can do this by turning the ignition in on position and listen if you hear a humming sound by the gas tank.(or thru the gas tank spout.) If it's working, check the plugs if there's spark. Remove plug No. 1, connect it back to the wire, ground it and let someone crank the engine. If you don't see a spark, you might have a bad distributor...It could be the cover, rotor, coil or the igniter.....You have two options, it either try to repair the old one or get a new or rebuilt distributor.......Before you get a new dist, check the old coil for its continuity, if it's ok that means its the igniter....It will be cheaper for you to repair than to replace it with a new one.............Hope this will help you.....

Sounds like it's not getting enough fuel or a filter is clogged. Try having your fuel ejection flushed and fuel filter changed!

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Check to see if vehicle is getting spark

It's kind of hard to troubleshoot your starting problems since there is more than a battery inolved in starting an engine. There could be several issues involved, but without the symptoms it is difficult to pinpoint one. You might want to check the fuel system to see if the engine is getting fuel; the electrical system to ensure the spark plugs are firing; the ignition system to ensure there are no loose/broken wires, etc.- You get the point why it is difficult to troubleshoot without the symptoms. "The jeep still won't start" is not enough information.

I had this happen on an 88 GMC Suburban. Took a while to find it. Turned out to be a ground wire under the dash

Try to start it on neutral. if it stars then you have a faulty neutral safety switch.

Something's wrong with it and it needs fixing.... a car that works properly won't do that

Clean the mass air inflow sensor. You may also have some engine sensors that are borderline working and won't cause a check engine code but are feeding the engine control computer the skewed readings. If you have a check engine light on- go repair that problem. LOL

Check for a weak or dead battery Check for loose or corroded battery cables Could be a seized engine Could be a bad starter or bad starter solenoid

Well, it looks like you need to know the price of either tires, or an alternator for your GT.

Tire shops run sales all the time. The best bet is to drop in and talk to them about what you need and how much you want to spend.

Alternators tend to be a bit expensive, at least here in the US. I think I paid about $85 for one about a year and a half ago. Best bet here, is to check the major parts house's on line sites for prices. Check several, as they will vary.

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You might want to check the starter-it has start contacts,that increases the voltage for start

Fuel pressure may be lower than required amount.

First of all the vehicle must have a manual or (stick shift) transmission. Then you will... 1.)Turn the key on as you would normally and leave it ON. 2.)Push the clutch pedal to the floor and hold it there. 3.)While holing the clutch put the transmission in 2nd gear. 4.)Have someone else push the vehicle to 10mph or as close as you can get. 5.)Release the clutch pedal and push the gas pedal 1/2". The vehicle will shake a bit and will come to life this is when you need to depress the clutch again as to not stall the vehicle. Easy. 5 steps. Just make sure you have enough room to drive the car. ALSO** you can substitute step 4 if you can get the vehicle to roll downhill

Ecm, control module Pukenstein@aol.com Also quite possibly an ignition control module. This is famous in most Ford and GM vehicles. Chrysler vehicles tend to have a problem with the "pick-up" assembly or the little black disc under the distributer cap. if it is fuel injected try checking the fuel pressure regulator Chrysler vehicles tend to have a problem with the "pick-up" assembly or the little black disc under the distributer cap.

I had a heck of a time finding it in my 1988. Keep in mind that the engine sits in there sideways, so the "back" of the engine, or flywheel is actually on the driver's side (the front is on the passenger side). The starter for any vehicle is at the flywheel. Raise the vehicle and crawl underneath from the front on the driver's side. Look for the oil filter. Slightly above and to your left (toward the driver's side wheel well) is the starter. It looks to me like you'll need to drain the motor oil and remove the oil filter to have room to remove the starter.

Screwed into the heads.