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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 will cause an Engine to not turn over?
Most likely a dead battery or bad cables. Or worse could be your alternator
You replaced the starter and its grinding how do you fix that?
I replaced the starter but it makes a grinding nose how do i fix it
Serious engine knock or valve train noise. Have this looked into by a pro.
Same thing happend to me...i have a 2000 blazer, turned out it was water in the fuel (how it got there i dont know). Also it could be the fuel pump
Who was at the stop sign first? It is like a four way stop but only two ways. At a 4 way stop, the first vehicle to the stop sign has the right of way. When only the cross-street has stop signs, if one vehicle has stopped and the other is still approaching the stop sign, the first vehicle may proceed, including making a left in front of the approaching vehicle. But once both have stopped, the left turning vehicle must yield.
Why wont my vauxhall zafira 04 not start?
There are many reasons why a car won't start. The battery may be drained, the cables may be bad, there may not be enough fuel or any fuel getting to the engine, the alternator or start may be going bad.
Why 1999 Nissan Sentra does not always start?
A few quick things to check-
If it does NOT "crank over": Check the battery and cables. Check the in-line fuses.
If it does "crank over", but does not start: Check the distributer, spark plugs and wires. Check the air and fuel filters.
How do you know if im getting spark?
The easiest way to find out is to remove the wire from the spark plug and hold it about 1/4 inch from ground (the engine block is good) while someone cranks the engine in short bursts. If you are getting spark you should see a blue spark jump fromt the wire to the engine block. You might want to check all spark plug wires while you're at it. If you want to check the spark plug while you're at it, remove the spark plug and attach it to the end of the wire before checking for spark. If you get spark through wire but not through the spark plug, the spark plug is bad.
Why when its cold outside your car squeals when you start it?
Depending on the sound, it could be a slipping belt or a worn pulley bearing.
A slipping belt is typically caused by a belt that needs adjustment or by a weak idler spring.
A worn pulley bearing can be any of a number of things, the bearing on an alternator, an idler pulley bearing... who knows until you get into it.
Also, sometimes a worn heater motor will make a terrible noise when it's cold, as can a radiator fan motor.
What year was world vision started?
It started around 1947 to 1950. 1947 was when he got the idea and 1950 was when he started to develop the organization.
What would cause the volts going to the starter to be less than 12 volts?
Why 1997 camaro rs ran fine then died and now it won't start?
When you try to turn the car over, does it click? If it doesn't click, and the interrior lights stay on, then it is your starter. If it clicks, but just wont turn over, then try getting a tune up.
1999 Seville sts has starting and stalling problems?
Check the fuel pressure. Check the computer codes for possible sensor issues. It is possible that a sensor is sending wrong info to the computer.
Why would a 2000 Toyota Camry turn over but not start?
It always gets back to fuel, ignition and compression. If you're getting all 3, it will start. If it's not starting, find out which is missing. Start with a little starting fluid while someone attempts to start the engine. If it starts briefly, it's a fuel problem.
How do you replace a starter motor 03 opel combo?
There's one procedure for changing starter motors that works on everything from a Volkswagen Bug to a semi tractor.
1. Unhook the battery.
2. Find the starter. There will be two wires running to it. The fat one (it goes to the battery) is bolted on, the thin one (it goes to the ignition switch) has a push-on connector. Disconnect both wires.
3. The starter is held to the engine with two bolts. Remove the nuts and then the starter. Be careful because these are heavy--and the bigger the engine is, the heavier the starter.
4. Put the new starter in place and bolt it in. Tighten the bolts very tight.
5. Reconnect the two wires, then hook the battery back up and you're done.
Quick note: Before you unhook anything, get a little piece of wire, strip both ends and short the two wires together WITH THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL AND THE WHEELS CHOCKED!!!! If the starter cranks the engine the problem is somewhere in the ignition-switch circuit, not the starter.
Why will my My 2002 suburban turn over but won't start?
Is the fuel pressure ? is there spark at the plugs?
Why wont your car start when it gets warm but it will when its cold?
Right off it sounds like a component gets too warm and fails, but works cold. Is the engine getting fuel when warm? Does it have spark when warm? Knowing the answers to those questions as well as make, model, year and engine size would help to answer your question.
I had a similar problem with a 1987 Chevy Celebrity. I replaced the ignition module and the crankshaft sensor and it runs fine now.
You changed the starter but you are still getting a click when you turn the key?
Bad battery, bad solenoid, bad cables.
If your car wont start could it be the ignition switch?
Only if the engine is not cranking. Otherwise the problem is engine related.
Why does a 99 Malibu have problems starting after refueling?
fuel shut off sensor not working causing you to overfill. gas tank works on splash system and if its too full it will have trouble pulling gas
Why would the ignition key not turn in a 1992 Chevy Lumina?
I believe it happens when the steering wheel is turned either to the left or the right. My girlfriend didn't have my steering wheel lined up straight and broke the key in my ignition!
It's important that you run a computer diagnostic test to see what the computer is reporting. When the check engine light comes on it's telling you that the computer has "stored a problem code" meaning that you're supposed to check into what's going on. In general, the computer will know quite a bit about what's wrong, but it can't tell the difference between out of fuel, a blocked filter or a failed fuel pump. On the other hand, it could be a throttle position sensor or an ICM and the computer WOULD know what's wrong or at least point you in the right direction.
The alternator is in the car for two purposes. One ... to charge the battery. Two ... to run anything and everything electrical within the car when it's running. So basically, the battery is only there to start the car and that's it, the alternator has nothing to do with the starting of the vehicle.
If the car won't start, it's probably NOT the alternator. It's a possible problem with the battery or within the starting system. It could be caused by something as simple as making sure the shifter is in the park position all the way. (automatic transmission only of course) If this is an automatic, you can also try placing the car in neutral but MAKE SURE YOU USE THE BRAKES OR PUT THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON before and while starting it. If it starts in neutral but not in park, it's the neutral safety switch gone bad.
If the car is a manual, the clutch safety switch located (usually) above the clutch pedal may be the culprit.
Now ... there are many things in the starting system that can go wrong from a fuse, to a starter solenoid, a starter relay, the starter itself, the ignition switch, a bad connection somewhere, a broken wire or a security system within the car. There are other things that can go wrong, but without knowing the year make and model of the vehicle, this is the best I can do for ya. Good Luck!
