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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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Why my 87 Chevy caprice will turn over but won't start?
If you mean the starter will not turn over the engine, check the battery. vbd
I got a 2001 ford focus Tdi after new engine fixed.. it wont start?
Ford cars have always had very poor tolerances, they are smokers. not very reliable at all.
Where is the fuel regulator located on a 1999 dodge caravan?
It is part of the fuel pump module in the tank.
Chevrolet trailblazer 2002 you put the key in the truck won't start and no lights come on?
replace starter motor
Check voltage AT THE STARTER SOLENOID. If there is a good connection at the LARGE connector to the starter solenoid, next check the voltage from the keyswitch to the small wire on the starter solenoid. That's the cylindrical thing attached to the starter. If you have voltage to the small solenoid wire when someone engages the starter at the keyswitch, AND you have a good connection directly from the battery to the Solenoid AND the battery is fully charged and the starter still doesn't engage; you need a starter. On the other hand, if you're not getting voltage to that small wire it could be that you have a problem with the neutral safety switch. Try messing with the shift lever while you hold the keyswitch to the start position. If the starter briefly engages when you do that, it's the safety switch. On the other hand, it could STILL be the safety switch.
How come my diesel truck won't start after running out of diesel?
It really hurts your truck to run it out of diesel fuel. But if you do find the need to do so, lets take these steps every time this happens. 1st always keep about a 1 galon gas can full of diesel fuel if you like doing this often. Your truck has a large fuel filter that looks like a really big oil filter near the intake lines to the intake manifold. when you fun the fuel dry, this huge filter becomes empty and until it is compleatly full again, all your engine will do is suck air. If there is any air what so ever in this filter the engine will take a while to start running again and with deal damage to the engine. first take off the filter, fill the filter half full of diesel and swish it around a little, continue filling the filter until it over flows. being careful not to spill anymore, screw the filter back into place. And don't let it happen again, you'll thank me when you don't have to replace that 9 thousand dollar engine of yours.
Your situation is called an airlock, as expected a diesel engine will not run on air. If there is air anywhere in your fuel system it will be difficult or impossible to start the engine. There are different procedures for different engines. Read your manual. A generalized procedure is to fill the tank with fuel, fill your fuel filter if possible. Crank the engine, some engines have an air bleeder, and some you will have to crack an injector line to let air escape (you should see some fuel weep out). Once you get a cylinder firing let the engine run until it smooths out.
How do you change the starter on a 1998 gmc jimmy?
If its anything like a 93 all you do is disconnect the battery, disconnect and mark for reinstallation the wires at the starter. Remove the two bolts that hold it, and drop it out. Make sure to hold on to any shims that might be there.
What would cause your 1996 Ford Aspire to start and then just shut off on its own?
It could be a tear in your air cleaner hose. The hose from your air filter to the throttle body. If the mass air flow sensor does not have enough air suction ( or enough volume of air) going across it it will shut down the engine.
Where is the fuel pump relay located on a Pontiac Grand AM?
on the 87 Plymouth reliant the power control moduel controls the fuel pump the fuel injector tip it is located beside the battrey on the finder and the air breather is hooked to it if putting a little fuel into fuel body and car runs until fuel is gone its most likely the pcm it fixed mine
Battery was hooked up backwards in 1987 BMW 325 now car wont start?
You have some serious problems. Hooking up a battery backwards plays hell with the electronics. If you really want to keep the car you will probably have to replace a lot if not all the electronic control devices that manage your engine.
96 Chevy pu wont start but it turns over?
could be a few things, first disconnect the fuel line by the filter, have someone crank it and see if fuel comes out. if not its your fuel pump. do the one before the filter first than do the one after. if the first one has fuel coming out and the second one doesnt its the filter. if both do it could be your spark plugs or wires.
Try removeing the battery connections, and cleaning them. Often, the symptoms you describe occur when the battery connections have corroded. use jumper cables and another vechile jumping to your battery, if it starts, then it is battery related
The problem could be a number of things. One is that the new battery you installed is faulty and you would need a new battery. i would have a professional check your battery, starting and charging components on your car and make sure they are within spec. If they are all good then I would check for a battery draw on the car. This can be an extremely difficult and expensive problem to find; Suggest having certified BMW service done at this point. Make sure you have all aftermarket electrical stuff disconnected: no aftermarket radio, buzz detectors, nothing, not even anything in your cigarette lighter.
Where is the starter relay on a 1992 GMC sierra?
On my '96 1500 Sierra Z71 5.7L the starter is located on the bottom of the block, towards the back, on the passenger side. Some Starters are on the left or right side of the Block. Or if not, inside the engine, under the Intake.
What can I do as my 2000 Saturn SL2 security system will not let me start my car?
You will need to read your owners manual. It will give you directions as to starting. If my memory is correct, you will have to turn the key to run and wait 15 minutes with the drivers door open and the security light will go out. then turn the ignition off and start your engines, gentlemen.
Why car wont start if the headlights are on?
most likely cause is the alternator not charging correctly. normal charge voltage with all accesories on is around 13 to 14 volts.anything less than 13 volts means that your alternator isn't charging and the car runs off of the battery until it can't run anymore. As the voltage drops, there is less power to produce a spark and the spark gets weaker or disappears until it can no longer ingnite the fuel/air mixture. You will probably notice that the top speed you can go keeps dropping as the battery drains. When it stalls you will not be able to get it to crank again without charging it.
How do you replace a starter solenoid in an 1998 Chevy Cavalier?
Disconnect battery. You will need two wrenches to disconnect the battery. One to secure the bolt, and the other to undo the nut on the other end. You will need a half inch wrench to undo the battery. The starter itself is on the underside of the truck. It is in the center front of the truck, a bit toward the passenger side of the truck. It is a black cylinder, about 6inches long. You will need to get under the truck to access it. Since the starter is next to other components, plan on using your socket wrench to undo the bolts. The starter is mounted with 2 bolts, remove them. (Some are mounted with 3 bolts - the third is hidden on the top of the starter. You will know if it has a third because it won't slide out easily.) Remove Positive wire from solinoid. Remove red wire with plastic black end by simply pulling on it. Starter is out! Take the old starter to the autoparts store with you when you buy the new starter. The parts store will give you a significant discount on the new part in exchange for returning the old starter.
What does a starter on a 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo look like?
lie on your back under the car feet facing the front, look where the exhaust joins the manifold, you should just be able to see it. to remove disconnect the exhaust where it joins the manifold (2 bolts) can be stiff, it a turbo model from under the bonnet undo the nuts that hold the turbo heat shield, remove the 2 bolts securing the starter and remove, on a scale of difficulty 1-10 prob a 4
Key stuck in ignition of Suzuki Forenza?
The reason the key is stuck is because the shifter linkage is out of alignment. To remove the key just remove the black plastic piece the surrounds the ignition key , use a finger nail file or something similar , it pops out pretty easy , then you will see a little "Red" colored button , push the button in , you now will be able to push the black button in and the key can now be removed. I know I'm a genius !
How do you start a warm fuel injection engine?
DO NOT try and try again. This leads to a dead battery and/or flooded engine.
Instead, try lightly tapping the accelerator pedal ONCE while cranking the engine. If that doesn't work:
Something is broken. Get it to a mechanic who can understand what is wrong.
Why would a 1990 Ford Thunderbird 3.8 not start if you have spark and fuel?
Depress the gas pedal about an inch while the engine cranks will help on fuel injected engines. Carbuerated engines would need to be checked for proper choke operation. Then have the motor tuned up right away. Cranking an engine too long causes wear, drains batteries and burns up starters
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Where's the starter on a 2004 Kia Sedona?
Depending on your engine which I'm gonna take a long shot and say you have the 2.4 liter 4 cylinder. It is on the front of the transmission. Must take exhaust manifold heat shield off and you will see starter under exhaust manifold EDIT: To add to the above, concerning the 2.7 liter model, it is also at the front of the car. Get on the ground at the front of the car and put your head at the center line of the vehicle. Now, scoot underneath the car about a foot and look up, just to the right of center-line (be sure the car is not running and the car is in park--- of course). You will see an aluminum shield about the size of a pie pan, in the shape of a square. This is a protective shield which protects the starter. Get a small socket and ratchet and remove the two bolts holding the heat shield on. Once the bolts are off, the heat shield should move freely. You might not be able to remove it completely, but you can slide it toward the exhaust and out of the way. Once the shield is out of the way, you will see your starter. This answer also applies to the 2002 Kia Optima with the 2.7 L engine and may apply to other models also. I have no idea why it is so difficult to find such data for the Kia Optima. STARTER DOESN'T TURN OVER -- DOES NOTHING
2001 and 2002 Kias have an interesting problem with starters. When the starter starts to get old, you may find that nothing happens when you turn your key over (No cranking sound at all... no ticking, etc.). If your lights work fine but your starter does nothing when you turn the key, your starter may be on its last leg. You may be able to get it to turn over, though, if you remove the starer heat shield (as described above) and whack the starter a few times with a small hammer. Kia mechanics and Kia Optima owners are well aware of this problem with the starter on the Kia Optima in this year range. If this is the case with your starter, you should replace the starter as soon as you are able as the problem will continue to worsen and may eventually leave you stranded and banging on it may fail to work.
What is the firing order for a VS V6 commodore?
The spark plug firing order for the 3.0 L OHV and 4.0 L SOHC V6 engines is : ( 1 - 4 - 2 - 5 - 3 - 6 ) The engine cylinders / spark plugs are numbered : passenger side of engine , front to rear , 1 , 2 , 3 -----drivers side of engine , front to rear , 4 , 5 , 6 The COIL PACK TOWERS are numbered : coil---3---4 pack--2---6 plug---1---5
New starter and solenoid and the solenoid just clicks?
The problem can be that the battery terminals are not tight enough or that the battery cables are worn out. A starter needs really tight contact to the battery in order to supply enough current to the solenoid and starter -- merely touching the terminals won't be enough.
Sounds like a poor connection at the battery or starter.electrical connections.
