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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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ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS run diagnostics before you replace parts. First, connect an on-board diagnostic scanner that works with your vehicle. In your case it will be a GM code scanner as opposed to the newer OBD2 that is in use on newer vehicles.
Look for anything that might be a potential problem. The computer can detect quite a few problems and do a lot of the diagnostic work for you.
Next, assuming everything checked out OK, run a compression test and compare the results to the expected results for your vehicle. While you're doing that, examine each spark plug as you pull them out, looking for oil or fuel fouled (wet) or physical damage that might be caused by a damaged valve or piston.
If the compression tests out OK and the plugs don't look damaged, try using a little starting fluid to see if you can get the engine to fire briefly
unhook the battery for about 20 sec and the alarm will reset itself.
it may sound like its towards the rear but its actually caused by a bad cv joint. more than likely its the right side
1. Possible clogged fuel filter (located on the driver's side under the car in front of the rear wheel.2) Possible fuel pump problem: not enough pressue-output. Fuel pump is in the tank. Do not remove the tank completely...too many hoses. Put the car on ramps and disconnect the filler and vent hoses. There are four bolts holding the tank. Clean the top of the tank before removing the plate. The tank will hang down enought for you to get the Phillips head screws and pull out the pump assy.
1986 sedan deville starter relay at?
On the starter. It's actually a PART of the starter. If it's not engaging at all, (no click) it could be the keyswitch, a dirty or loose connection or the neutral lockout switch.
This may seem like a stupid question to ask, but is there gas in the tank?Let your mechanic do a compression test. If compression results are ok, then troubleshoot the following systems: fuel delivery, ignition, air supply. Vehicle should start if these systems are all working properly, even if it runs shabbily. You need good compression, a spark, and a mixture of air and gas for combustion to take place.
1997 deville cadillac put a dash cluster in it now it wont start?
disconnect the battery off for 5sec it's like a hard reset then connect and try then good luck
What is the firing order for a 1988 Acura Legend?
The firing order for a 1988 Acura Legend is 1-4-2-5-3-6Additional info FYI: Ignition timing: 15 degrees BTDC #1 cylinder location: RIGHT-REAR
Here are a few things I would check.
Air filter. Does it need changing.
Fuel lift pump and filter. working correctly and clean
Carburettor. Are the jets clear and unclogged
Spark plugs. Is there a strong spark. Clean and gap set correctly.
If it has fuel injection as opposed to a carburettor check the injection pump, fuel lines and injectors.
Injection timing.
Ignition timing
It could be the battery. If not try tapping the starter with a hammer. Not hard enough to crack the housing but hard enough that it might unstick the starter from the flywheel. If this works you might want to change the starter. If not it would have to be the solenoid.
Where is the engine compartment fuse block in a '95 Oldsmobile Cutlass Sierra?
go to www.autozone.com look for specs and or parts location.
Check your fuel pump/filter located in the fuel tank Cost of parts about $175-200 U.S.
Why is the carburetor flooding when turning the ignition switch on a 1983 Mazda RX-7?
Carburators will flood only when the needle/seat is faulty. When the bowl is full, the float is supposed to rise and shut off the fuel. If that's not happening fix the carburator.
Mercury villager 95 van changed battery car won't start lights come on etc?
if the lights inside your van dont turn on as well that means your alternator fuse is blown, headlights and taillights will work but the car wont start until you replace the fuse. fuse is located in the engine bay at the front area by the radiator.
try changing your coil as well as your secondary coil make sure there is gas and spark drive safe
The fuel pump inertia switch is located in the right front passenger area. It is below the dash but above the carpet in the right hand corner. If you do not smell gas or have any gas leaking, push the button down that has popped up on the top of the switch.This will allow power to your electric fuel pump.
Chevy silverado get fuel and spark but wont start?
Sometimes when the tank is sucked dry, the fuel filter will become clogged with junk that settled on the tank bottom. Try replacing your fuel filter(s), then pour a little gas right into the carb, you need to be very careful not to spill it. A safer way would be to use starting fluid.
The clicking noise you can hear is the starter solenoid clicking into place. If the starter motor does not turn the engine immediately, it is probably the best place to look. it sounds like the starter motor is faulty.
check your accelerator...
Where is the starter fuse located?
At the back end of the engine is a large ring gear connected to the engine crankshaft. If there is a starter (some engines do not have starters) it will be mounted in the engine such that the bendix gear of the starter can engage the ring gear and spin the crankshaft. It's called a bendix because it jumps out to engage the ring gear (while the starter motor is running) and retracts off of the ring gear once the engine is running (starter motor no longer running). It is typically access from under the car. If you must replace it, let the engine cool off first. Otherwise the starter will be just as hot as the engine is.
Is it necessary to warm up your car in the morning?
It is necessary on cold, especial extremely cold days. REASON BEING: Is that it takes the oil to reach it's proper viscosity longer time than on warm days. When you do start car, don't race it or you'll be doing more damage. Let it stay at idle for about 3 - 5 minuets until you see the temperature gauge start to get to move to a hotter position, or better yet, until you have heat. Reason is that thick oil cannot easily flow though tiny holes in crankshaft, push rods not getting oil into small spacers in cylinder block, valve guides, rocker arms and oil control rings leaving a dry cylinder wall, which causing wear to cylinder bore. Sometimes in really cold places, they suggest using a lighter gauge oil.
I will give my answer which is in opposition the the above answer somewhat. In years past when cars had carburetors it was a necessity to warm the engine up before driving off because the engine simply would not run correctly until the carb got warm. Today it is a bad idea to let the car idle for more than a couple of minutes max before driving off. Reason being is that on todays modern engines with computer controlled fuel management systems it is not necessary and is in fact a waste of fuel and pollutes the atmosphere plus harms the converter. Modern fuel injection systems do not need to warm up to work properly as an old carburetor did. They work instantly and the ECU adjusts the fuel/air mixture to compensate. Modern oils of today are also a far cry from what they were decades ago. Modern Oil sticks to all parts better today than in the past. This is not the same formulation that we had decades ago. There is a thin layer of oil on all parts when you start the engine due to modern refinery processes, so you are not causing wear to that engine if you drive slowly until it reaches full operating temperatures. Modern vehicles will warm up very quickly if driven but not so fast if sitting at idle. You are also doing your catalytic converter no good by letting this very rich mixture of fuel/air enter a cold converter that does not work well when cold. Just drive away slowly, avoiding full throttle until the engine is warmed up. This is 2010 not 1955. Things have changed.I can see the above point of view. But there is still a disagreement on oil. yes there will be a very, very thin layer of oil on the cylinder walls, but even sythetic oil will settle downwards ,and on a 20 degree day will be sticky and wipe off in one piston stroke. it still ,in my opinion, takes a little bit of time for oil to thin out as it gets warm. Has enyone ever went to change oil on a 10 to 20 degree day. It barley comes out of the drain hole, unless you let it run for even a minute, can you picture this oil flowing through tiny openings. however, point is well made that idleing and driven slow for the same amount of time will do the same exact thing. Main point is ; don't reve the engine right away, or drive fast for a few miniutes. Note: in places like Alaska, they use a heating source overnight because the car may not even turn over or do it slowly, because the oil is so thick.
Ans 3 -The second answer is the correct one. Letting a modern engine idle for long periods is not good with modern oils being as 'clingy' as they are.
If a 1991 Geo Prizm won't start after overheating what could the problem be?
Overheating often warps the head. If the heat was high enough then the engine block could be ruined as well. Check the compression to see if it is still in the right range, this will help determine the amount of damage.
try the starter this happened to me once it didnt do anything when i turned on the ignititon but i could push start it
