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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
What cause the engine to rev up when you start the car?
It's an automatic idle, the motor needs to run at a higher RPM for a few moments to lubricate the valves and pistons, perfectly normal operation.
Car won't start with key switch but will if you jumper over solenoid on starter?
Check the neutral safety switch,it is located on the transmission or on the steering column ,under the dash.
Where is the crank shaft position sensor located on a 1995 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
The crankshaft position sensor is behind the catalytic converter, in the area where the engine mates to the transaxle. Access is from below, and you should wait for it to cool down. This answer is specific to the DOHC 2.0L Zetec engine.
Why is your car starting on its own?
Do you have a remote start on it? If so, is it being activated while in your pocket? Perhaps the battery is getting weak. With temperature change the charge in the battery can get weak and then stronger. Perhaps when it gets stronger, it is causing the car to start.
What if your car does not start it cranks but does not turn over and it makes a grinding noise?
Usually that just means the battery is dead. It's trying to crank the starter but doesn't have enough power. Try jumping it from another car and see if that starts it.
When a grinding noise is detected first locate the area of the car it is being generated from. Most grinding noises will be being generated while driving, if you are having a hard time detecting the location of the grinding sound, have a helper ride along in the rear seat to give a new perspective on the origin of the grinding noise. A grinding noise can be generated by many things from worn out brake pads to axle bearing failure. Once a grinding sound has been detected action must
Why your 99 gmc surburban wont start but will turn over?
Bad ground, bad battery, harness or bad connection. Not enough info here, need to know if headlights come on and if you even get a click. Does it start with a jump?? In this order check bat( should be 12.3 V or above check and clean terminals check connection to ground check connection to starter(unlikely since you replaced it.) email me @malq@comcast.net after you try these Doug
What happens if you connect batteries incorrectly when jump starting a vehicle?
first up there will be lots of sparks trying to connect cables.then you can damage all sorts of components in your electrical system,from the battery all the way to the computer, including burning out wireing harness, fuses, computer, starter, etc.you could also cause a fire in the car,
What could be wrong if your car will not turn over even after replacing the coil?
Here are possible solutions: * If the battery is good, it's most likely the starter. Bench test the starter, but keep in mind that it might work fine out of the car and still be worn out. * Fuel problem. * The coil electricity is blocking electric to relay.
How do you know if a starter relay switch is bad?
Take it to a mechanic to test the battery, charging system, and starting system (both the solenoid and starter if they are separate pieces). Or remove the starter and take it to a parts store to have it tested. If the battery is ok, the alternator/charger system is putting out power, and you think the starter or solenoid is still the cause, unhook the ground from the battery post after the car has been running but is turned off and leave it like that till the next time you turn on the car when you'll screw it back on. If it starts no problem then it's probable it's the starter or solenoid that was sucking the battery dry.
How do you clean corroded battery connections?
Buy a tool especially designed for this, at most parts stores. Before you start to clean your battery get some Arm and Hammer or equivalent baking soda, put a small amount into a cup, fill the cup with water mix well and pour over the top and sides of the battery. This neutralizes the acid. Then use a garden hose to rinse off the baking soda. Let your battery dry then clean the terminals with the brush you purchased at the parts store.
What is the clicking sound when I try to start car?
If it's louder when the vehicle goes around a sharp corner, I'd be suspicious of CV joints. If the clicking gets faster as you speed up you might also check your tires. I could not figured out why my vehicle was making that noise til i realized it was a nail in my tire clicking on the street every time it went around.
well....chanes are high that it's the alternator. take it to autozone, and they will test the alternator for free, and since obviously you cant drive it there, you can still take the alternator out and take it into autozone. you might take your battery too, just incase. it could also be a ground from the alternator
What could be the problem with a 1995 Mazda mx6 not starting?
I just had this problem with my son's 1996 Miata this past weekend. After checking the battery to make sure it had a full charge I tried to start it again. Finally, in frustration, I jammed the clutch pedal nearly to the floor, and the engine turned over. All this time I hadn't pushed to clutch pedal in enough to let the car start. This could be your problem too. It's a start, anyway.
Does a crank shaft sensor control the fuel injection timing?
There are multiple sensors used to control fuel injection in an engine. Depending on the year, make, and model or the vehicle, there could be upwards of 20 sensors used to determine the amount of fuel injected into an engine.
For most modern cars, the primary sensors, which the computer uses to determine fuel needs, are the Oxygen (O2), the Mass Air Flow (MAF), and the Crank/Cam positions sensors.
The O2 sensor measures the amount of oxygen in the post combustion exhaust stream, and determines if the engine is running lean (not enough fuel) or rich (too much fuel).
The MAF sensor measures the amount of air coming in through the vehicle's intake manifold, and determines the amount of fuel needed for the volume of air the engine is moving.
The Crank/Cam position sensor measures the position of either the crankshaft or the camshaft, and tells the computer if the engine is running or not; if this sensor is not working, the fuel injectors will not deliver fuel to the engine.
Car turns over but car will not start?
Check for sufficient voltage to your starter. If your battery is showing 12 volts or better, ( around 10 volts under a load ), check your cables. Make certain that they are clean and tight at the battery terminals. If you are getting good voltageto the starter,( don't neglect to checkfor ground also ), the starter is suspect. Usually this problem can be attributed toa weak battery or corroded terminals.
Why after replacing fuel injector on a 97 s-10 Chevy pickup it wont start?
check the fuel pressure at the rail, if over spec look for fuel while cranking from injectors in throttle body
if still low pressure change the fuel filter and check the regulator by disconnecting the vaccum line and cranking
then check ignition system for proper spark
How do you fix a 1997 Ford Mondeo immobilizer car wont start help please?
Hi, do you have a laser-line immobiliser? (Where you put the stick into the switch on the dash) or is it an immobilier on the key?
if it cranks but wont start it may be the coil if it doesnt crank check the battery , cables and wires then if no check the starter try squeezing some gas through were the injectors /carb shoot the gas if it starts its your fuel pump well what happend till it didnt start?
What do you do if the ignition starter is sticking and won't turn with the key in it?
It depends on the car and you will still have the steering wheel lock to deal with. Newer cars do not like being hot wired. You can break the steering column but that seems excesive. Wiggle the steering wheel as you try and turn the key.
The starter solenoid or relay switch needs to be replaced. Definitely not true, start out with something a little more simple, clean your battery terminals and make sure they are tight, that is usually when you will hear clicking.
1989 ford crown vic 5.0 v8 engine turning over over but not starting?
Could be an electronic fuel pump failure. It is mounted inside the fuel tank. You have to drop the fuel tank to get to it. A: before you drop the tank check to see if the inertia relay was tripped , in my 88 crown it was located on trunk lid support on drivers side . looked like a little box with a metal slider sticking out one side (yours might vary) if you find this and still no help then see above
Where can i find a Spark plug wire diagram 1994 Honda civic?
This site will show you the wiring diagram of a radio harness for just about any vehicle. Hope it helps
http://www.the12volt.com/
or do it the old fashion like i did if the radio diagram says the blue wires on the radio are for the left front grab the wires from the harness coming from the car and grab the two from the harness and connect them together and if the back right speaker comes on , disconnect them and grab the wires from the radio that says back right and connect those two. repeat this until the others three are sounding in the right order until done
Every time you start your car the alarm comes on and wont start?
That's because you need to disarm the car alarm if you dont have the remote. To do this on the driver side there should be a fuse box. Open it, look for a little black button. Press it 5 times not too fast or to slow. After you've done this, you should hear the alarm beep twice and the little red security light should be steady instead of blinking. This works believe me!
Make sure you have voltage at the pump. If you do then the new pump is defective. If not, the fuse is blown or the fuel pump relay is bad.
Where is relay?
