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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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Why wont the key turn in the ignition?
Make sure that the shift lever is fully in park. Make sure it is the right key... Key or ignition barrel may be worn out. Try pushing the shift lever up and turn the key. For a floor shifter try pressing the brake pedal, push the shifter handel forward while trying to turn the key. You may not believe this now, but I've used this trick on a minivan as well as a standard key-driven padlock...take a large firm object, such as a 2x4 or a large rock, and smack the end of the key directly into (towards) the steering column as you would a nail that you were driving into a board. This will often align the tumblers in the ingnition switch and allow the teeth in the key to find their home and allow the key to turn. Otherwise, the tumblers are misaligned and no not recognize the key you are using. This will impress even the most skeptical of auto-philes.
Where is the starter relay switch located on a 1990 Plymouth Laser?
under driver side dash, to the left of the stearing wheel, 3 relays middle one. behind panel under wheel , not at the fuse box look up
Had head redone on1999 kia andnow car wont start you have installed timing belt corerectly?
you also have to make sure distributor is intalled correctly to match the timing
Where is the starter motor on a 2002 Subaru Forester?
Look at the rear lower section of engine
Follow the + battery cable
Check for good fuel pressure on the Wrangler. Seven months of sitting could cause fuel to gel in the filter or pump.
You need to charge your battery/boost your car. Turn off the car lights and then do one of the following: 1) Call a service truck to give you a boost. 2) Find a friend with some booster cables and give it a boost. 3) Hook the battery up to a charger and let it charge for a while, and then start it up. Directions for #2 should be in the car's instruction manual.
Time when trying to start the car engine trns butwill not start turn key off then onagain it starts right up
Change your fuel filter. Also make sure you didn't trip the fuel cut-off switch. Happened to me.
What happens when the tumbler in the ignition switch is bad?
To be clear, this is the cylinder ignition lock we are talking about, not the ignition starter switch. If the tumblers are damaged or 'bad', the key may be able to be removed fromt the ignition lock while the car is running. Also, the key may simply not go into the ignition lock anymore. On most cars the cylinder ignition lock is a separate item and can be replaced for a moderate price. However, this is not something for a novice to work on since this is just one of many interconnected parts. Messing with a ignition system may make your vehicle unable to simply start again.
How do you reconnect the wires to the starter of a 1994 ford f 150XL?
Starter
Removal & Installation1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
3. Remove the starter terminal cover.
4. Remove the terminal nut and separate the battery starter cable from the starter motor.
5. Disconnect the solenoid (S) terminal connector, if equipped with a starter mounted solenoid.
Ø To disconnect the hard-shell connector from the solenoid (S) terminal, grasp the plastic shell and pull off; do not pull on the wire. Pull straight off to prevent damage to the connector and (S) terminal.
6. Remove the starter motor retaining bolts.
7. Remove the starter motor from the vehicle.
To Install:
8. Place the starter motor in position and install the starter motor retaining bolts. Tighten the bolts to 15-20 ft. lbs. (20-27 Nm).
9. Install the battery starter cable and a terminal nut to the starter motor. Tighten the terminal nuts to 79 inch lbs. (9 Nm).
10. Connect the solenoid (S) terminal connector, if equipped with a starter mounted solenoid.
11. Install the starter solenoid safety cap. If equipped.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Connect the negative battery cable.
14. Start the engine several times to check starter motor operation.
Check to see if there is a fusible link in line with power to your starter solenoid. If you aren't sure disconnect your battery ( both cables, neg first ) and use an ohm meter to check for continuity in your main positive battery cable. Did you check to see if you battery will hold a charge? The easiest way to do this is take it to a parts store for a free test. If the battery fails the test it could have been damaged by a faulty voltage regulator. If you take your battery to the shop for a free test might as well take your alternator along at the same time.
Can bad gas turn on check engine light?
Yes, it is possible as you may have a miss. That miss would turn on the check engine light.
Check the neutral safety switch on the shifter. If you place the shifter into neutral or push the shifter harder into the park position, this may change the switch position to allow it to start. There is a recall on the grand Cherokees for this switch.
AnswerIgnition switch or starter.How do you test fuel pump on 2000 mercury villager?
if your car has a fuel rail under the hood, remove the cap at the end of it. It should look like a tire valve stem. push the nozzle in. Fuel should come out of it. If no fuel comes out, then you have a bad fuel pump.
On jump start do you have to pay money to be a jump start member?
yes (i rounded) per month 8$bucks per year 75$bucks lifetime 150$bucks hope this helps
Faulty fuel pump
Where is the clutch safety switch located?
the clutch safety switch is located under the dashboard, on most cars, it is connected directly to the clutch pedel.
Where is the starter on a 1998 Dodge Grand Caravan?
It's at the front left side of the engine next to the oil filter, almost directly under the black air filter cover. - You cannot see it from the top.
Is the driver side facing the car the right side?
If the car is designed to be driven on the right side of the road, when you stand in front of the car and look at the driver, the driver will be on your right. Left and right sides of the car are determined by sitting in the driver seat. I usually just refer to the car sides as driver side or passenger side so as not to confuse anyone.
What can you do to unlock your Cherokee 1993 it start and after 3 seconds goes off?
Try unlocking the vehicle at the front passenger door. This will disable the security system and shou8ld allow you to start the vehicle.
What could cause a 1991 Bronco 351 5.8 to turn over but not start?
If your engine turns but does not start, first check your interier fuel reset button located, inside under dash driver side on firewall between brake pedle and fuse box. If red button is up, push down to reset. This is there for the event of a colloison or need to do repairs on fuel system. Second, check for spark. To do this remove a plug wire and hold to a ground point (best done with very little light) if you see spark or get a ZAP well you got spark. Third, check or replace fuel relay Located (under the hood drivers side mounted on the back side of your breather) that part cost about 12 dollars. Fourth, if none of the above works check for a fault in the manafold system. O i almost forgot dont forget about your fuel filter you should check that first. I hope that helps you. And if that dont work, make sure that you check fule all areas of your fuel system (pressuer, regulator, fule pump etc.
Where is my starter on my 1993 Lexus gs300?
believe it or not the starter is located usually under the fuel injectors just in front of the windshield area.
What is wrong when the car stalls and won't start and the emission control system light is on?
Could be a vacuum hose disconnected. Most likely the half inch diameter one attached directly to the intake manifold, if engine won't even start.
