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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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The chainsaw was running fine but now won't won't start?
Check for spark, fuel delivery, and compression. This will narrow your list of possible problems.
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Just changed automatic to a clutch and it wont start help 90 accura legend?
you have a neutral safety switch on the auto trans so it will only start in P or N you need to find out which of the 2 wires they are and tie them together and it should crank or you can make it a push button start
Why would my ignition lock up so the key won't turn?
Something you might try is turning the steering wheel slightly before turning the key. The locking mechanism that keeps the wheel from turning if the ignition is off sometimes puts pressure on the cylinder so that the key won't turn, and pulling the wheel to one direction or the other may help relieve that pressure.
The difference between turning and cranking an engine?
generally , cranking an engine is done with igniton where turning is done by hand with the ignition off so as it will not start
First off.... I hope you learned a lesson.. Don't EVER do that again unless you know what you're doing... I'm a professional mechanic and I've only cleaned one engine in my entire life. and that was BEFORE fuel injection. It's just not worth the hassles you're now going thru and the possible expense you're about to incur. Chances are you have your plug wells flooded with water. If You have a coil on plug setup whereas each spark plug has it's own coil then I would take each one off and check for watter on the boot as you remove it. If there is water in the holes take some compressed air and blow out each one prior to removing the spark plugs You could have any number of the sensors such as Mass-Air-Flow, Throttle Position, Crank/Cam loaded with water in which case these sensor will need replacing. You could have also gotten excessive water in the under hood electical junction box/ fuze box ect.
The key lock and the electric motor are two separate items they are conected by a lever. It sounds like the lever is binding
sounds like a bad key tumbler
How do you reset the check engine light on a Toyota Camry?
Sorry, it has to be done by the dealer or you need to buy the gauge yourself.
My Suggestion: Remove battery terminal (pos or neg, doesnt matter) leave for 10 min, reconnect, see if gone
You turn the ignition and all you hear is the turning sound but it wont start?
may be a bad starter..... or if the engine is cranking with no start it could be the ignition wires
Why would a car start when cold but not start and cranks only after it's been driven awhile?
I'm not sure I understand the question but I do know this. If your car will start when it is cold, yet after driving it for awhile, you shut it off and then go to restart it and it wont start you need to have your starter and starter solenoid checked. Its happenened to me on 2 different cars. It seems that when the starter gets to hot it just jams up or freezes up and won't crank over the engine. Yet if the car sits for a little while it cools down and then seems to work just fine. Its defineately a sign that your starter and/or solenoid is about to die. Pull it out and have it checked.(auto zone will do it for free, its called a load test) There's a good chance that's your problem, if I understood the problem correctly. Good Luck, hope this helps.
Mark H.
Where do you spray starting fluid?
most times starter fluid is sprayed through the air filter,if this is hard to get at you can disconnect one large air hose on engine side of air box and spray in there .remember to reattach hose after starting before driving off
Whats a quick fix for starter clicking?
bang on it with a hammer steady as you go and she just may start for you. The bedex gets stuck
How do you know when a starter is bad for a 1998 Ford Taurus?
You can check the voltage going to the starter. It should be 12V. I'd recommend just waiting until the starter dies and replacing it then. -Jesse
Many auto parts & repair places offer free starter testing (e.g., O'Rielys).
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Your car is starting up but not turning over could no gas be the reason?
I'm guessing that you mean it turns over but wont start. Anyway, two essential things that a car needs to run is fire and fuel. Check to make sure there is spark to the cylinders and also make sure there is fueling being supplied to the injectors or carburetor. You can check the fuel by pressing the "valve stem" that located in the return line from the injectors. It should have a little pressure to it.
How do you know if starter is bad?
You usually can suspect that the starter is bad if you turn the ignition key and nothing happens. You hear a clicking sound but the engine does not turn over. The dash lights should come on.
Sounds like a sensor
Why do I turn the key and starter won't turn?
I have a 1997 grand am and i have power to the starter but when i turn the key over it wont in gauge the starter. all fuses are good.
You may have a defective ignition switch.
Will a bad starter cause a grinding noise before going out?
A bad starter might make a noise. The starter could also go bad with no noise or warning. However if the starter is making noise then there is a problem that could cause failure at any time
It could be a partially blocked fuel filter that fills with sediment after it's run a while then the sediment settles back after the engine is off. Another option would be heat failure in one of the electronic devices such as an ICM or other electronic device.
Where is the location of the fuel pump on the volkswagen Polo year 2000?
Mounted on top and inside the fuel tank.
Why does the engine turn over but won't start on a 1994 Chevy Lumina Van?
my van did the same thing and I first gave it new plugs, wires and checked the coil to make sure it was working then I looked under the distributor cap and the rotor was fried so I got a new one and it cost around 11 dollars and the van was off and running..
What is the problem if a BMW 320i won't start and has no spark at all?
1. It sounds like you may have a Flat Battery
2. Dead Crankshaft Sensor
3. Blown Starter Fuse or Relay
4. Dead Immobiliser
5. Factory ground cable???
Using a test light, clip check for ground at coil (-). If ground is present with the key in the "on" position but goes away when cranking, it is most likely that the anti-theft system (imobilzer) is taking ground away from the coil to prevent the car from being started. If this is the case, go to the alarm module (below the dash to the left of the steering wheel) and locate the large connector for it (leave it plugged in). If you jump wire the upper and lower far right wires, the car should start. If the car now starts, you have a fault in the anti-theft circuit.
(Factory Ground Cable)
I had my 1982 BMW 320i for 17 years and the last few years intermittently I would turn the key and nothing at all , Just would not start,. It could be the very first thing in the morning or after coming out of an hours shopping at the market. Wouldn't make any sound at all when I would try to start it. And of course It would never happen when it sat at the mechanics. I was so fed up I had some time and drove to my long time friends shop, and low and be hold with gods help I'm sure...It happened! After testing a few things under the hood he asked me to step out of my car and raised it on the rack, he walked under the rear wheel and said yep here's the problem...The Factory Ground Cable was lose and full of dirt and grease and was not grounding. He cleaned all the dirt and grime off and tightened the bolt and it never happened again. Mystery solved.
