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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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How do you fit a crank shaft sensor to a corsa?
THE CRANKSHAFT SENSOR IS LOCATED AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE UNDER THE STARTER MOTOR. REMOVE AND REPLACE BUT MAKE SURE THE SERFICES ANE CLEAN AND USE A NEW O RING.
Why ford mercury topaz turns over but wont start and has no spark?
What year? check the ignition module. see manual
It needs battery power, fuel, compression and spark to start and run. You are missing one of those.
How do you check the fuel pump of a 2000 Buick Le Sabre?
you will need a fuel pressure and flow gauge and then check actual meaured to specs.
1999 ford contour will crank but wont start it has power to the coil but no spark to the wires?
The first thing I would check is your crankshaft position sensor
What does it mean when your car is making a clicking sound but will not start?
it is most likely the starter, the starter will range from $100-200 at autozone, or oriely, i just replaced the starter in my 99 sunfire for the same reason.
94 suburban wont start after roll over?
Battery connections came loose. Oil flooded cylinders. Something came loose.
1994 Nissan Pathfinder cranks but won't start?
rocker arms wont open valves all the way for proper fuel air mixture
unscrew black plastice cap screw on top of new filter turn key to run with towels near filter to catch bleed off after bleeding it in run NOT TRYING TO START ENGINE then cleanup diesel mess re tighten black screw on top of filter and start vehicle
Bypass theft deterrent and car wont start on 1996 Cadillac?
You can not bypass the theft deterrent on your Cadillac. This is a pass lock system in which the key is coded directly to the cylinder. If the theft deterrent has be intiated on your vehicle the best bet is to if you have the key is to disconnect the battery for atleast 10 minutes so the BCM resets and then reconnect the battery and use your key. The vehicle should start. If the ignition has been busted either replace the ignition or get a steering column with a key from a junkyard. Or you can wire the theft deterrent to ground and cause a resistance which might work. You can not bypass the theft deterrent on your Cadillac. This is a pass lock system in which the key is coded directly to the cylinder. If the theft deterrent has be intiated on your vehicle the best bet is to if you have the key is to disconnect the battery for atleast 10 minutes so the BCM resets and then reconnect the battery and use your key. The vehicle should start. If the ignition has been busted either replace the ignition or get a steering column with a key from a junkyard. Or you can wire the theft deterrent to ground and cause a resistance which might work.
Starter or flywheel problem.
Either the distrbutor cap is cracked or broken or the plug wires are not in the correct firing order or the drive for the distributer is partially broke or the valve train is to tight.
Where is the starter of a 1998 Ford Escort ZX2?
If I'm not mistaken I believe the starter is under the intake on the back of the engine between the block and the firewall.
I had the same problem on my 1995 acura integra. I changed the distributor cap and also changed the groundwire, It turns on perfectly now, so you might want to change those two things. hope that helps A very common problem with the ignition switch. the switch is two parts. bottom hooks directly to wire assembly. top part, little black nipple that engages your starter/cylinoid. intermittent at first and can be misdiagnosed for a bevy of other problems. If car power engages, and you know how to hot wire from positive lead of cylinoid to positive pole of battery, and car starts, you need to change out ignition. 30bucks max. easy instructions available. remember check this out first so you do not waste time or money. I love Jettas and have had it happen quite a bit with high mileage cars. I buy ignition after test, disconnect back wire from starter, hook up new ignition, push in clutch and use tip of key to engage. Car "usually" starts right away. good luck.
You may have a blown fusible link that needs replacing.
NEW POST 6/11/2011
check and see if your rotor is spinning under your distributor. if it isn't you have sheared a pin. i would advise you to get a cold rolled pin from napa auto whenever you pull your distributor out. youll have to drop your oil pan to get the cam gear/distributor gear out if it dosent fall off when you pull the dizzy. make sure the cold rolled pin you get is snug in the hole's for your gear and your dizzy. take your #1 spark plug out and put your finger in it and have someone barely turn the motor over when you feel it air push your finger out of the spark plug hole. that means its close to TDC "top dead center. when you put your distributor back in make sure the rotor faces the #1 spark plug then replace the cap. i hope i helped ya
How do you start a car without the ignition key?
Those with mechanical knowledge of vehicles can often start a car by bypassing the ignition key ("hot wiring"). However, the most modern of vehicles can sometimes present a problem with their advanced security systems.
If you have misplaced your keys, your car dealer or a locksmith can likely help you.
Cars Recovered or Without Any Keys
You can power up the ignition coil with a jumper wire. If it has a manual transmission, you can push-start it. For an automatic, you will need to bypass any steering or transmission lock and jump the starter solenoid.
What if your 1994 Jeep Cherokee won't start?
I'd dump that old sucker in a heartbeat. Just my opinion...........
How do you start a hydro locked engine?
Remove all spark plugs and turn it over to blow the water out. Change the oil/filter, install the plugs and start it up.
The radio says code meaning I have to enter my code to reprogram my radio.?
There is a code to type in to re-activate your radio. The code is sometimes on the lid of the fusebox located in the engine compartment. You may also find it inside your manual.
Car sometimes starts other times it won't start?
Your starter is getting ready to go out. It is best to get it replaced right away before it completely goes out and leaves you stranded somewhere.
What are the symptoms of a fuel injector leaking fuel into the inlet manifold?
Engine hard to start,
rough idle,
fouled plugs,
fuel in oil,
poor gas mileage
