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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 causes white smoke to come from an diesel mondeo exhaust during the first start of the day?
If it is only at the start of the day and disappears shortly after startup, it is just condensation in the exhaust that is burning off. Pretty normal, especially in cold or rainy weather.
well hate to tell u but it sounds like ur starter is out bro or check ur wires
What might be wrong with my 1050 JD tractor it just clicks when I try to start it?
Could be the Starter or the Transmission
Quite possibly a failed fuel pump. What you would have noticed was the engine misfiring then stalling. It happens pretty quickly and you would not hear a thing. vbd that or running out of fuel. could also be that your throttle valve cable near the carb needs to be adjusted or replaced. this would cause your car to lose power and/or delayed shifting of the the transmission, usually accompanied with a loud noise when pressing the gas pedal
How do you replace the starter in an 1989 cavalier?
Disconnect the - battery cable
Raise and support vehicle
Disconnect the wiring at the top of starter
Remove starter mounting bolts
Remove starter
How do you get top dead center on 91 mustang 5.0?
The best way ive ever found to find top dead center of any engine is to insert a screwdriver into the opening for a sparkplug and rotate the crank until the the screwdriver comes out to the farthest point. This will be the TDC of that cylinder.
Where are the glow plugs on a mk5 2.0 tdi golf?
They are under the rocker cover. You'll need to replace the rocker cover seal aswel if your replacing the glow plugs.
it sounds like either the selenoid or the switch is bad.
AnswerIs the solonoid mounted to the starter? If it is mounted to the fender, near battery, I presume you have a ford truck. Check for voltage at small gauge wire while cranking, this wire goes to ignition switch> If you have no juice, check switch on steering column, if you have juice, make sure all wires are clean and tight at sol. Apply voltage to small gauge wire conn. at sol,(wire disconnected), if the starter doesn't engage, you likely have a solonoid issue. AnswerTake it to the autoelectrician and get him to wire a relay onto the solenoid to give it a bit more juice. This is often a cheap fix. AnswerSounds similar to a problem I had with a '97 Neon. After going off the road and landing in about 12 inches of water starter began to give problems. It would go with a boost but once the ign was turned off it was dead. A friend showed me how to short the solenoid and after 10 or 12 times the problem fixed itself. With a STEEL (not chromed) screwdriver against the post of the solenoid and booster cables off the pos terminal of the battery have someone crank the engine. Only drawback is this requires 4 hands.Again, it seems like you suddenly had this problem. everything above can be the problem. But "don't put the cart in front of the horse". It can just be fuse,or a fuseable link. There are about 3 fuses, and 1 fuseable link that can cause this. DO THE EASY THINGS FIRST. Also make sure your key itself is OK, and that the chip inside the key is good before going to the above answers.
2001 jeep grand Cherokee won't start sometimes?
crank or cam shaft position sensor is sometime the issue.it will not fuel if it cannot find the position of the cam or crank
Clicking noise but engine will not turn over?
Battery, starter, starter relay solonoid, or a charging problem i.e. alternator or voltage regulator causing battery to discharge. Or bad battery cable connection or dirty or loose battery cable connections can cause this problem. Need to investigate & narrow it down.
i can start the car, and it runs for a few meters, dies out like im giving it no gas. then it will not restart. after sitting about 10 minutes or so, it will start again and is drivable for a few more meters, then dies again to have the whole process rinse and repeat itself . it also makes a loud rattling noise like the valves are rattleing and then loses all horsepower then dies. once its started back up it sounds like the lifters are tapping, and just gets louder until the car dies again. it will not idle on its own.
Why does my 1992 Chevy silverado K1500 350 crank but doesnt start?
There is a fuel pressure test port right behind the throttle body. Borrow, rent or buy a fuel pressure gauge and see if the fuel pressure is building. If not, fuel pump failure is common after the vehicle gets a few miles on it. You could TRY the filter but that's probably not the problem.
If you're building pressure, run a computer diagnostic to see if the computer has detected a problem.
Why does starter keep breaking?
There could be several causes for a starter to fail, but when replacement starters continually fail I have found one cause.
It is critical that a starter's gears be in perfect alignment with the gears on the flywheel. If the alignment is not perfect, then massive forces are imposed on the starter gear, and thus are transmitted to the shaft, and finally the bearings/bushings.
These forces rapidly accelerate the wear of the internal components of the starter and thus cause premature failure.
For years in the "old" days, the problem was so bad that most auto manufacturers used "shims" between the starter and the mounting flange on the engine to "custom" align the starters. And any replacement starters had to be carefully aligned upon installation.
In order to be sure the starter gear is in proper alignment with the flywheel gears, it is important to be sure that the starter is mounted in perfect alignment. Due to the difficulty, and knowledge and experience required to properly mount a starter, is is sometime best to have a Professional automotive Technician install a starter.
Why your battery is drained and wont start and all you do is play the radio while cleaning car?
how old is your battery?
is a original or aftermarket radio?
well if you battery is older like 5 years may be is time to replace that.
if you radio is a aftermarket make sure was installed correctly
What can I do if a engine won't turn over?
You got to find a place to start. The ignition switch "start position" sends voltage to a relay or the starter solenoidwhich has a switch in it to make the starter operate. The car has to be in park or neutral also for the circuit to be completed. On some vehicles the clutch pedal must be depress to complete the circuit. what are you missing?
I THINK U NEED TO REPLACE THE STARTER
Why would your car die shortly after giving someone else a jump start?
There is a possibility that you burned up a diode plate in your alternator and the battery cannot get re-charged. Check the battery, if it's low you might want to somehow get the vehicle to an auto parts retailer where they can test the electrical system and let you know what's wrong.
Brand new battery on a 1994 Chevy astro van but it still wont start why?
Does it turn over? Does the starter crank? Why did you replace the battery? It takes 3 things for an engine to run, fuel, air and spark. If you replaced the battery let's assume you have spark, but do you have fuel? What I mean is are you getting fuel to the engine? Your question needs a little background info about why you replaced the battery first and what is going on now. Your description here is too vague to make a good diagnosis.
Things to check: Ensure battery is fully charged; check for corrosion on the battery terminal(s); check for loose battery/starter cable. If the cables are clean and it good condition and the starter still makes "a feeble little rev", the armature bushings are probably worn and the starter is "dragging" and not spinning fast enough to start the engine. This condition is repairable, but it might be wiser to replace the starter since "dragging" can also cause other damage to the starter. When you remove the starter (and before you buy another) have it checked (usually free) at the auto parts store.
What if you put sugar in the gas tank?
Sugar in the gas tank will not cause the engine to fail because sugar does not dissolve in gas. It will get pulled thru the gas line and into the fuel filter(s) and depending on how much sugar is in the tank, will plug the fuel filter sooner or later. This will cause the car to stall or not stay running. You can either replace the fuel filters until the sugar is gone or get the car to a mechanic and have the gas tank removed and flushed out. This is not a do-it-yourself project. You could also drive the car to the mechanic and then have the fuel filter replaced while they are flushing the gas tank.
What does it mean if it just clicks when trying to jump start the car?
Could be,
the engine is seized,
the starter is bad,
dirty or loose battery connections,
battery in vehicle being jumped is stone dead.
Why does your ecs fuse keep blowing?
There is either a short to ground or an over current condition in the circuit.
There is either a short to ground or an over current condition in the circuit.
There is a loose connection somewhere. Check any fuse or relay boxes, inspect the wires on the back for corrosion or wear.
