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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.

5,524 Questions

How do you change your celinoid?

Earlier Fords used an external solenoid, but most of today's vehicles have the solenoid connected to the starter. If the starter solenoid has failed (for most vehicles) just replace the starter.

Reset computer on 1994 olds?

With that 1994 year you have a OBD I system. You can clear the memory by disconnecting the neg cable from the battery for a moment then reconnect it. If the car has a problem it will relight the check engine light again.

Wiring diagram for fuel pump relay for an ef falcon?

After several hours of tracing the black and yellow wire we found the relay under the radiator overflow reservoir UNBELIEVABLE you would think ford might put all these things in 1 box It just reinforces that God made SH*T and Ford made it move Good luck

Car doesnt turn over?

Dead battery. or perhaps a dead spark plug or distributor cap. Most likely a dead battery though.

Type of car would help. Coil, condenser on older cars, pickup in the distributor, spark control, igniter on Toyota's, rotor, fuse under the hood or fusible link, computer, timing belt broke. Lots of options.

Why is your 1991 camaro rs 305tbi not getting power to the relay or the fuel pump without jumping the wire it wont run it turns over but wont start?

Had same problem on my 1990 rs took it to two mechanics could not find issue.

Its a fuse blade type kinda hidden where the battery goes its a black connector pop the top on it and replace fuse , it should run after that. Mine got fried when i gave someone a jumpstart.

Car wont start replaced plugs wires fuel filter fuel pump cam sensor cranksensor checked tps?

You need to be more specific. Year, make, model, engine. There are dozens of things that it could be

What will cause this problem 1993 Mitsubishi Diamante Wagon its starts runs for a few minutes then theres this clicking sound coming from under the passenger side dash then the car dies?

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it could be the ECM/ecu relay under the glove box.

my car had the same trouble you could check on the passenger's side kick board on the Right side there are two relay there that has to do with the fuel pump and ignition

Car wont start but crank and the ignition coil have been replace what could be the problem?

yeah, but do you actually HAVE A SPARK? and is the distributor turning? Timing Belt or chain OK? also, got a book for basic troubleshooting everyone should have a manual for their vechicle, and the library should have a professional shop manual available in the reference section for FREE to make copies of--the PRO manual has more detailed info, and may have wiring diagrams when needed...read up and fix 'em like a PRO...good luck Dave :) yeah, but do you actually HAVE A SPARK? and is the distributor turning? Timing Belt or chain OK? also, got a book for basic troubleshooting everyone should have a manual for their vechicle, and the library should have a professional shop manual available in the reference section for FREE to make copies of--the PRO manual has more detailed info, and may have wiring diagrams when needed...read up and fix 'em like a PRO...good luck Dave :)

92 Chevy pick up starts and runs good but then the lifters start knocking and you lose power what could cause this?

low oil pressure could be one cause cold oil is heavier in viscoity and as it warms it gets thinner, the lifters are not getting the oil inside of them causing them to colaspe

try having a new oil pump installed

Why car exhausts rust so quickly?

If the vehicle has a stainless steel exhaust system it will last the life of the car. If it does not and you drive in roads treated with salt it will not last as long. Surface rust does not mean the exhaust in need of repair. Surface rust is normal on a steel exhaust system.

Swaped 97 jimmy for 2001 Chevy truck 4.3 getting fire and fuel to injectors but wont start?

Have you tried spraying gas intothe breather. Does it have tbi or multi-port? How about the fuel regulator. How much pressure does the fuel rail have ?

What do glow plugs do in a diesel engine?

They preheat the air in the cylinder to make starting easier. they actually heat the diesel fuel to make starting easier

Is the rover 75 a good car?

in my opinion yes, i got my 75 rover a while back and it still works perfectly

Where are the spark plugs located on the Saturn l200?

The spark plugs along with the plug wires are hidden very well... The spark plugs are located under the log plastic strip on top of the valve cover.

1989 jeep wrangler 4.2 l 6cyl battery and starter 8 months old starter problem click click click then it started what could be wrong?

my guess. alternator possibly? but if you know that's good check your wires going to your starter. that's the most common thing ive ever seen is not properly installed starters. but yeah check your wires going to it.,

1994 silverado turns over but wont start what is the problem?

Have you checked for fuel and spark? Fuel pumps ad burnt ignition rotors are very commen on these vehicles

Lost keys to 2006 400EX Honda how do you start it?

jump the cylonoid or the battery, or just make it easier and order one from haas Honda ,devols etc

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