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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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What is wrong with your car when it clicks when you try to jump start it?
Usually this indicates that the battery is low, BUT... since you question indicates this is happening while trying to jump start it with [HOPEFULLY] a FULLY CHARGED battery, then the problem is elsewhere.
The "clicking" sound is created by the starter solenoid "cycling." The solenoid has a spring to hold the contact points OPEN, and when you turn the key to the starter position, an electric current from the battery is supposed to pull the contacts CLOSED [against the spring] causing current to flow to the starter, thus causing it to turn.
The clicking of the solenoid means that there is not enough electrical current power to HOLD against the return spring, so the spring pulls the contacts open, and the battery tries to close them.
The cause of the reduced power in the solenoid must be found, identified, and corrected.
Although there could be several causes, these are the ones that come to mind at the moment:
- One of the connection between the battery and the solenoid is LOOSE, or
- One of these connections has been degraded by CORROSION within the connection,
- One of the cables or wires in that part of the electrical system has been reduced in size by being partially broken or cut, allowing some, but not enough current to flow, or
- The solenoid has become defective internally.
I repeat, these are the most common causes that come to mind, and thus there may be something else.
NO ONE can tell you the specific cause without personally doing a "hands on troubleshooting" of the starter circuit of your vehicle.
Don't ignore that kind of sound. Find out what is causing it and replace or repair the faulty part.
A "grinding noise" can be caused by an alternator, water pump, idler pulley, heater fan motor, air pump or any of a long list of components, many of which can cause some serious problems if they seize or come apart.
How to put drivers side power window back on track?
you cannot put the window "back on track" the window regulator failed and will need to be replaced, good luck.
What kind of lame answer is that? Yours might have been - not everybodies is.
Why do my lights go dead when I try to start my car but it won't jump?
You more than likely need a new battery. Remove the battery and have it tested at you local auto parts store or Walmart.
How you know if you need a starter?
This is easy, if your car isn't starting then listen for a clicking noise everytime you turn the key. If you hear it then it's working, it must be something else... Check your spark plugs, make sure your fuel injectors (if you have them) are plugged in.
Chances are your o2 sensor is detecting an improper mixture of o2/fuel. Either your o2 sensor is failing or there is a hole between your air intake and the throttle body (Possibly on the rubber elbow).
Disreagrd the last answer, no offense but it doesnt make any sense. Sounds like you are talking about a carburated vehicle here, due to the fact that pumping the gas pedal in a fuel injected system does nothing. Chances are you have internal carburetor problems. Depending on the type of carburetor there can be a vast amount of non functioning parts. Have it rebuilt.
sounds like the ignition switch is connected to the gas pedal. My brother tells me that when it happens to me! I may be blond but my brother knows alot about cars!! Pukenstein@aol.com
Try pulling in the clutch
My Vulcan does the same thing
How do you know if your starter in your car is bad?
If the engine will not turn over then either the battery, starter, or ignition switch is bad. Turn on your headlights and have someone try to start the engine. If the lights go almost completely out then the battery is more than likely bad. If the lights just dim then the battery is probably good. Another way to check the charge of the battery is with a Digital volt meter. A fully charged battery will read 12.6 volts DC on the volt meter set to the 20 volt scale. If you do not see the light dim or go almost out, and hear a click, then the ignition switch is more than likely the culprit. This is assuming the main fuse is not blown. The only way to check the starter 100% is to remove it and have it bench tested at any auto parts store.
What are the symptoms of a faulty starter?
I guess that the first would be that your car wont start.
Otherwise look for slow cranking, spinning but not engaging the flywheel, grinding noises, or possibly a click but no turn but that is more often a battery connection issue or solenoid.
What would make my battery go dead after replacing it and the alternator?
The vehicle should ave a voltage regulator. If the battery and alternator are good then the regulator is most likely bad.
Your 1989 Beretta will not start it turns over and the lights all work fine?
Could be many things. This model year had weak coil packs. You might want to check that.
Answerit is possible that the fuel pump is not working or you have some bad gas that's the best i can dowolverine
AnswerTurn the key forward without turning the car on and listen for the fuel pump to "buzz" (Best if you have the door open with your foot pushing to door open/ajar switch so you don't hear the continuous "PING, PING" of the door.) If you hear the pump, pull a spark plug, reattach it to the plug wire, rest it somewhere in the engine (JUST DON'T HOLD IT IN YOUR HAND!!!) and have someone try to start the car. If you don't see a spark at the plug, spent $18 and purchase a crank sensor. More then likely your problem. AnswerI would say one of two things the coil packs ,but it is unlikley that all coil packs go bad at once,so the one I would try is the icm ignition control modual,get one from the junk yard first instead of spending a lot on new if its not it. AnswerI had the same problem. Turned out I needed to replace the coil packs and the ignition sensor.Had those replaced and the car fired right up on the first turn. Answertry a new computer id get one from the bone yard that u no is good AnswerI would try getting a code key from autozone and checking the code book for the code it gave you. I would also trie the ignition module or the computer.What is the coil pack sequence on a 4.6 L 1998 ford expedition?
Looking at the pack on the passenger side, bottom near fender is (1) on the left and (5) on the right, top of pack(6) on the left and (3) on the right. The drivers side is on the bottom left to right 4,8 and on the 7,2
Your battery on your jeep died now it won't start what do you do?
You failed to mention the year and make of the Jeep, but I will make a few assumptions. On earlier XJ and ZJ models, there was a security system that would prevent the vehicle from starting if the battery was disconnected.
I would take your ignition key and lock and unlock the drivers side door a few times and see if that resolves your issues.
Good luck!
I am assuming you have already replaced the battery and it still won't, If this is the case you have to reset the fuel pump relay and that should do the trick. Okay, what kind of question is this??? You take out the old one, go to Fleet Farm, Turn in the old one at the service desk, Go to the battery section, find the correct battery, Purchase it minus core discount, take it home, put it in, hook it up, charge it, and start the jeep. Got it under control??? -Mr. Mechanic- It is also possible that it is your alternator, but not likely. First determine if battery is charged or not. Take battery to any parts store and they should charge it for you, if not buy a new battery and that'll solve the problem. Depending on year you could try to bypass the cylenoid. Look for the starter, big round part 4 bolts attached somewhere on bottom of motor. Next to it or connected somewhere to it is the cylenoid 4 leads wires hanging off. Touch far left 2 leads with a screw driver and see if engine will try to start at all.
You can jump the starter directly to see if it turns, but most of the time it is the solinoid that has gone bad and you usually have to buy a new starter anyway since they come together. First you need to get some jumper cables and connect the positive from the battery to the positive connection on the back of the starter, it will be easy to find because its the one fat wire going from the solinoid on top of the starter to the actual motor. Second, turn the ignition and if the car starter spins and the car starts up then you know you need a new starter. There is two maybe three bolts that connect your starter. First detach batter cables, then the cables to the solinoid, then unbolt the starter and bolt the new one right up and re-attach all the cables begining with the starter.
Why wont my 93 infiniti g20 start and the battery is new and nothing on the dash turns on?
We are having that problem with our 1999 G20t. My honey first had the alternator and battery checked (he removed them ad took them to Advanced Auto). Those were in great shape. We were told it could be the ignition starter switch or starter fuse. Those two parts are only available at the dealership and not too expensive if you can replace it yourself. We are looking fro pictures on the net that might show us were those are located in the car. Hope that works a little.
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Kinlon 200r brand new wont start no spark dont know how to fix are there any wiring issues?
it will not start with stand down.. curleycain2012
Seized Up... wow very bad response. Check to make sure your battery terminals are good and cleaned. Be sure also that all wires are properly connected. Re-check your installation and try it. If it clicked you may need to replace the terminal connectors with some brass ones. I always use those and they work GREAT!!!!
98 Chevrolet truck won't start after a hard rain?
Need to replace the distributor cap and rotor with a FACTORY GM CAP AND ROTOR.
Also need to check the coil and coil wire, more then likely you will have to replace coil
and mabe wire if it is not shiney and clean on the end were it goes into the coil.
This will fix your truck.
When trying to start only hear a click?
It could be,
a dead battery,
dirty or loose battery connections,
a bad starter,
the engine is seized.
What causes the the dash board to flicker and ignition to click repeatedly when trying to start car?
It sounds like a low voltage issue which could stem from a charging system issue or dirty contacts on cable ends or a battery with diminished reserve capacity or a combination of any of the above . A complete electrical system analysis is in order here .
Starter relay is broken
Why when you turn on the ac the engine start like shaking?
If the problem disappears when the shifter in placed in neutral it could be a transmission or engine mounts
It sounds like the fluid pump is out, or almost out. Having to "re-start" the engine for it to shift right is definatly an electrical problum, and is very common on these transmissions. What you are doing is reseting the transmissions T C M,{or brain} it will shift right again, until it gets a code for a problem, then it wont shift right again.
It is probably going into "limp" mode which is a safety feature for these transmissions, which may seem aggravating, but is actually to your advantage.
It will get you to take the vehical to a shop to see whats wrong, before to much damage is done.
These transmissions are actually a great invention by Chrysler, and one of the best out there if rebuilt with all the up-dates and fixes they have made over the years.
Its truley an amazing transmission if you know what goes on inside. {all electrical}
It is very hard to diagnose without hooking it up to a computer for a complete anaylsis.
I would suggest you call around to a local trans shop and ask if they have "FREE" diagnoisis, most will do this free.
They will hook up a small computer to your transmission, and it will tell the tech EXACTLY WHAT ITS DOING INSIDE, AND WHAT FAULT CODES IT IS THROWING.
You can go from there on what to do.
"PLEASE NOTE"!!!!! MOST LARGE SHOPS ; IE "AMMCO" and the like, will IMMEDITALY TELL YOU THAT YOU NEED A REBUILD... GET A SECOND OPNION!!! FROM A SMALLER SHOP.
There may be other small things that you can do to make the "fix" on your trans.
Many times its just an "in-put" out-put sensor, or a solenoid pack, or the TCM its self. These items are WAY CHEAPER than a rebuild. That's why you need to see EXACTLY WHAT THE FAULT CODES ARE.
"DO NOT JUST TAKE THE TRANSMISSION SHOPS WORD THAT YOU NEED A REBUILD"
THATS HOW MANY SHOPS WORK.... PREYING ON PROPLE WHO DONT KNOW !!!!!!
{sad , but true} below is a "very informative site that list cheap "fixes" to your transmission. I found it very helpful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! look it over, clear down to the bottom of the page, it lists many fixes.
http://www.allpar.com/fix/trans.HTML
