Car Starting Problems

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

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.

The fuel system is blocked.Clean up the injectors.

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.

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

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.

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.

DID YOU EVER SOLVE PROBLEM ,, THIS IS THE SAME THING HAPPENING TO MY TRUCK?

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.

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.

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

There is a toothed gear and a rack just behind the keyed switch. Perhaps the gear has jumped a tooth or two. If this has happened take it to someone that can replace both gear and rack. You may be able to "time" the rack and gear that's in there but if it has skipped once, it could happen again. The safe bet is to replace them.

"hot start" issue.

Could be the solenoid, or starter itself.

your issue could probabally be a fuel pump. when u run a car out of fuel it runs the fuel pump dry and the only thing lubricating a "in the tank fuel pump" is FUEL

Check to make sure the battery cable connections are clean and tight. Have the battery load tested. Test the charging system output. It takes at least 13.5 volts to charge a 12 volt battery.

if you remove the positive over night then put it on in the morning the computer will recalculate over a hundred miles then you can have it checked to see whats wrong

My colt would fire then die often. Run occasionally for a few minutes, then die. Ater replacing or cleaning everything. I found the MAP sensor was bad. Napa is the only parts store that has it. If you do a search for it on their web site you will see a picture of it.

the coil or the distributor cap has a crack in it, try spraying wd40 on them

I had the same problem withj my 2003 Silverado - change the alternator..it worked for me.

Have you checked to be certain that the wires are still firmly connected?

There are a few possibilities: Low battery, either because the alternator isn't keeping the battery charged or the battery is old and has failed. Corroded battery terminals, usually an indicator that the battery is blowing acid fumes. Batteries usually don't last long after the terminals start to corrode. Faulty starter solenoid. IT SOUNDS LIKE IT COULD BE YOUR STARTED CYLINOID

replace both the main relay and fuel relay , they interact with each other. So if one is acting up it affects the other one. They cost $ 16.00 each from Kia. More than likely that is your problem. If your timing belt is good.

normally a fuse but the switch needs to be connected to something i.e car, bike, monster truck etc

INSIDE the fuel tank. You have to drop the tank to get to the pump.