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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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test your fuel system turn your key to the on position under the hood by the throttle body is fuel line and a test point remove the cap and press the vaulve down if the fuel preesure is good it will shoot up in the air to test the spark pull a spark plug wire from the plug and put a old spark plug in the wire hold the wire by the block and have someone turn the engine over and look for spark if there is no spark check your coil pack if there is no fuel pressure check the fuel filter and fuel pump. Also, I would check your ECM batt fuse in the engine compartment. I replaced my fuel pump only to find out that instead of spending $80 on this part, I could have instead looked for a short somewhere in the wires and replaced the $.50 fuse.
I have spark and fuel so why won't my 305 start?
the pressure in the engine will stop it from starting (oh 305's are shite)
What does it mean if your won't turn over?
It means: All sounds are normal in the starting if the car ( i.e.the click, the winding up sound), but the car never actually starts or keeps running on its own.
How do you remove the rear spark plugs on a 2001 Kia Optima?
The intake plenium will need to be removed to gain access to the rear three sparkplugs. This is a job that requires some automotive repair skills, about on-par with changing a starter. There is a bent steel gasket that goes between the intake manifold and the plenium, it must be replaced. You can find it at the kia dealership, or Hyundai's parts department has them also, as the Sonata 2.5 V6 uses this part also. Be sure to use premium platinum sparkplugs! Standard plugs will wear out quickly and require this process to be repeated. The sparkplug wires should be replaced when changing the plugs. They cannot be changed without pulling the plenium either. I paid $23. for the gasket, $68. for the plugs and $60. for the wires in March of 08. It took just under two hours from when I popped the hood to when I washed my hands, working at a very leisurly pace. Good luck! SJMCDO
You mean a ticking sound while TRYING to start a jeep? If the jeep doesnt start and is making this noise then either it doesnt have enough amps to start or the starter is bad. You can have the battery tested for free at autozone. It could also be that your alterntor isn't charging the battery also.
Your car starts all of the time but makes a clicking sound for a second after when cold Why?
It could be hydraulic lifters that have collapsed overnight and need a little oil pressure to get them working properly again. If that's all it is, don't worry.
2003 Pontiac Grand Am won't start?
battery/ battery cable, altenator, ignition fuse, even not completely in park. otherwise solenoid, fuel filter fuel pump, relay. maybe a little bit more description would help though
What might be the cause of overnight battery drain in a 1993 GM diesel pickup?
Assuming it's actually a drain and not a bad battery, check for:
-aftermarket electrical equipment such as plow, cell phone, alarm
-door or glovebox not closed
-bad alternator diode (may be intermittent)
-corrosion at starter B terminal
-something else
Where is the starter relay on a 1992 pathfinder?
The starter relay on a 1992 Pathfinder is mounted between the transmission and engine block. The starter uses a gear drive to crank the engine and help it start.
Why will an engine not start but will turn over?
Is there gas in it?
Fuel tank empty . Fault in the carburetor and fuel injection system . Battery terminals connections loose or corroded , battery discharged ( eng rotates slowly ) . Fuel pump faulty . Excessive moisture on , or damage to ignition components . Worn, faulty or incorrectly gapped spark plugs , Broken ,loose or disconnected wiring in the starting circuit , ignition coil or faulty coil . Low cylinder compression , Faulty distributor pick-up coil or ignition module ?
Why does it take several turns of the key before the starter engages and the motor turns over?
Check the battery cables for looseness and/or corrosion
Most likely the starter solenoid is going bad
Ur battery cable may need to be cleaned coz battery acid corrodes on cables & its not getting a good connection. If theres no corrosion on cables then the cables may b loose. If its still having hard time cranking then it may need a new battery...possibly a stronger battery..
If a 1983 Chevy Caprice will turn over but not start in snowy conditions what is the problem?
youre problem may be water inside your fuel lines or tank, put some gas line antifreeze in your gas tank and that should help you if that's youre problem, its very common in wintertime
get a bigger battery something like 800 cold cranking amps
I had similar problem in cold weather. Parts contract when cold which may lead to failed electrical connections. My problem solved when replaced distributor cap/rotor and made sure bolts front and back were secured down
What is the engine life expectancy on Plymouth Breeze?
- Head Gasket Replaced by Government when purchased.
- Replaced the Timing Belt Twice for Preventive Maintenance (old ones still looked good)
- Replaced Original Battery at Ten Years Old, amazing! I've never had a battery last that long.
- Tires Replaced.
- Brakes Replaced twice.
- Belts and Hoses Replaced.
- Regular Oil and Filter changes.
- Fluid levels checked with Gas Fill-ups.
- More or less follow Maintenance suggested in Owner's Manual.
- Flushed and Filled Coolant; Changed Transmission Fluid and Filter.
- Changed Spark Plugs once or twice (old ones still looked pretty good).
Most of this is routine Maintenance with parts one would normally expect to wear out. Some, such as the Timing Belts may not have needed replacing, but I didn't want to wait for them to Break. Great Car, the most reliable vehicle I've ever had, I love it! I hope to get well over 200,000 miles with it!
- Jon in Sacramento, Ca. -
Answerthe highest i have seen one go is 162,000 miles but that's just looking around not to be exact
AnswerWe have a 1996 Breeze with 175,000 miles on it. Repairs in the past 3 years have included 2 timing belts, water pump, both oxygen sensors, and other non engine repairs such as 2 fuel pumps, wheel bearings all the way around, tie rod ends, etc.
AnswerMy girlfriend's Breeze had a head gasket replaced at around 44K miles, and another one at 75K. The car is at around 80K now and needs a new transmission. Sad thing is she drives it like an old woman. Throughout the life of the car we've had to replace numerous electrical sensors and components, including the VSS (vehicle speed sensor) a few times.
If you're looking for a reliable car, a Breeze/Stratus/Cirrus/Neon/Sebring are about as far as you'll get from it. We're currently selling the car to buy her a Civic as a replacement.
AnswerI have a 1997 Breeze I am at 214678mls, not bad for a little car. No I have not had to do a lot of work to it.
AnswerMy breeze has 433,000 km believe it or not that over 250 thousands miles.
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My 1999 Plymouth breeze has 157000 miles and has had minimal repairs and is in exquisite condition. i love it.
We have a 1997 Breeze, 176,000 miles just now (Jan of 2010) and no major problems,
Just had to do Brakes Twice, one emissions thing can't remember what is was called some control module of some sort bout $200.00 and about 3000 miles ago the original
Bosch starter was replaced by me very easy to do. and a new battery last winter
to replace the original, starting to rust a lot on the bottom rails so if i get a flat tier in the right rear it's gonna be hard to change it, great car though,
AnswerMy Breeze is over 254,000 miles and still going strong.
How do you know when your starter is out?
Attempt to start-nothing happens or may drag like weak battery-or may grind
Where is the starter location?
Most automobile starters are located near the front of the engine. You can follow the positive battery cable, from the battery to the starter.
Why would an Explorer make a squealing noise when you start it?
Assuming you have already checked the obvious, the serpentine belt tensioner and belt. A common cause of the squeal in 4.0 Ford engines is the camshaft sychronizer (takes the place of the distributor on DIS, distributorless ignition systems). It sounds very similar to a belt squeal and is often mis-diagnosed as a belt being loose or worn. The noise can be intermittant, but if the noise is there when you have the hood up use a simple mechanic's stethoscope to help pinpoint the source of the noise. == == The most likely culprit is a serpentine belt or the belt tensioner. Try replacing the serpentine belt. If the noise persists, replace the belt tensioner. See the related article "Serpentine belt and Tensioner FAQ for the Ford Explorer all models"
Try resetting the fuel cut off switch and see if the engine will start
