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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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Where is the crank shaft position sensor located on a 2000 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

behind the crank shaft pully and the timing cover and then another pully is there two bolt hold it on

Where is the starter on a 1993 Saturn Sl2?

Rear of the engine on the passenger side. Best accessed from underneath. Use Jackstands! Copy and paste this link for instructions. http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?ForwardPage=/az/cds/en_us/0900823d/80/19/99/7c/0900823d8019997c.jsp Wish I knew how to just add the link.

How do you change the starter on a 1994 GMC Sonoma 2.2?

I have a 96 2.2 and had to drop the exhaust from the manifold in order to change the starter. and goos luck.

Would the EEC ECM affect simultaneously a 1992 Lincoln Town car not starting and having no display of the electronic instrument panel?

not really it depends on what took place when it happen but, that fuse for the instrument dash lighting is located under the dash board by the parking brake. change it out and see what happen

Anti thief light on 2001 Chevy Malibu is on and the car will not start what can I do to get the car started?

I have a 2003 that gave me the same problem. Check the manual. In my case I had to turn the ignition to on and leave it for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes you turn it to off position and then you can turn it back on and start.

Have a tooth broken off of crankshaft sprocket Will that prevent engine from starting?

The Timing chain may or may not slip with a missing tooth on the crankshaft. But i think the car would probably run. May be pretty noisy too.

Why does it take more amperage to start a car than it does to run a car?

An engine is typically started by operating an electric motor (the starter,) which spins to crank over the gas engine. Because of the amount of compression in the cylinders, it takes a large amount of torque to get the engine cranking. In order to crank the engine fast enough to start, the starter needs a lot of amperage (or current) to apply the amount of torque required.

Generally speaking, a starter can draw 250 amps or more to start the engine.

Once the engine is running, a generator or alternator takes over and recharges the battery as well as powers all of the necessary electrical circuits in the car. To keep the engine running, the alternator must provide power to what is known as a coil. The coil takes 12v from the power source and converts it to as much as 12,000 volts through a phenomenon called "induction", which fires the spark plugs.

So whether a car is starting or running, there is dangerously high amperage running through the car at all times.

Why will Nissan Pathfiner 2002 won't start?

There are probably a million reasons why your pathfinder won't start. One that I ran into was a faulty key. Each key is microchipped to work with the computer. Mine wasn't "flashed" properly.. The truck would turn over but not start.

Car wont start after running out of gas?

If your car won\'t start after running out of gas it could be that the fuel pump was damaged.

What do you need to check if a car won't start after it has been parked for several months?

The first thing you want to check is your battery state of charge. If your car has been sitting that long, I can almost guarantee that your battery is dead. If it's been sitting that long, your best bet is to replace the battery.

My car wont start. it has battery every time i attempt to start it will not.?

maybe the terminal connection (wire) of the battery is not properly tighten or rather check too...the starter gadgets..

Car electrics problems no indicators working car will not start - burning smell coming from inside the car oil indicator lit up but oil ok?

What kind of car would help. Burning smell is probably a shorted wire. Why it shorted is the next question. Blew one or more fuses or possible a fuse-able link. Has any work been done on the car? Stereo or alarm installed? That would be the first place to look for a short if you don't see something. Which fuse is blown, if there is one, can point you in the right direction.

What cleans corrosion off battery terminals?

Baking soda/water will neutralize. You can use a wire brush on terminals or one of those post cleaners with wire inside (if you have posts) Sandpaper works too. Also, if you put a copper penny between & can keep it there, the corrosion will attack it vs terminals.

Why is bike making a clicking noise but not starting?

You have to put your feet on the pedals... then push down to roll forward and move your feet in a circular pattern while steering with the handlebars. The clicking may be your chain rubbing on the derailer

If the exhaust pipe is damaged can it cause the car to die and not want to start?

If it is restricted enough, the exhaust valves could burn out. Other than restriction, I wouldn't see how. Only if the pipes are pinched shut or almost completely blocked. Theres no backpressure it will stall out constantly or not start at all. (ever paint a potato black and stick it in someones exhaust pipe?) Theoretically, you can run the car with a huge gaping hole or no exhaust at all, it will sound like junk but it will run.

Car over heated and cut off now it wont start how can you fix this problem?

Run a compression test. If compression is down in several cylinders you've probably warped a head. That's a common problem after an engine has overheated, that's why it's so essential that you NEVER allow an engine to run out of coolant, and you should watch the temperature indicator.

If an engine dies from being overheated you've probably blown a head gasket.

When i try to start my 96 blazer i only hear a click but the engine won't turn?

You need to check all the connections on the starter and battery REAL REAL CLOSE

Check ALL grounds. Make sure they are tight and very clean.

If all that's okay then replace starter. Turn your head lights on and see if they go out

when you get someone to try to start engine. If they do then you have a bad connection some where. If thay stay bright and wires or tight then replace starter.

IS your battery good and at a full charge it should have at least 12.4 volts at the battery.

How do you free a 2002 Suburban ignition that the key wont turn?

Try taking pressure off of the ignition switch by turning steering wheel. If that does not work try taking the handle of a screw driver and placing it against the ignition switch. Gently tap the end of the screwdriver with a hammer. This may be a temporary fix, but should keep you from needing a tow.

Why wont your 1500 start?

Make sure you have a battery, proper one) Put gas in it, put in key, turn. if all that fails make sure there is an engine. Check for power distribution do you dashboard,headlights and all that stuff work? if so replace your starter if it doesn't turn. make sure all cells in the battery are working. This question is waaay to broad

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