Car Starting Problems

if the car sits over night.. it may take a little longer in the mornings to get going. for instance if its cold.. u wait until it heats up.. do u see where im comin from? i work in the garage at Toyota of Easley

Most likely the reason is when the battery is disconnected, there is no power to the PMC. On this car, you may have to reset the code, or chip...Try to disconnect the negative cable, and have the key in the ignition (KOEO), it may wqork...Tom..

Low voltage. Clicking is the starter solenoid. Low battery on the good car, bad cables or a bad connection. If they are all good, then the solenoid may be bad.

The muffler is probably worn out and should be replaced.

The immobilizer can not be disabled, You will need to go to the VW dealer and have the key re-programmed. If it is the correct key.
This problem can occur when the dealer replaces the ECU module - they sometimes forget to tell you that they will need ALL the keys to get them recognized as valid by the ECU.

If you go under the passenger side fender well and lift up the back part of the rubber skirt that protects the enging you'll be looking dead at it. for a reference of what it looks like, look up a picture online.

Did you try the neutral safety switch that activates off the clutch pedal? so you dont start the car in gear? Adam

A 93 GM truck? Yes. Replace the starter every four years as part of regular maintenance.

there is nothing to test a coil is just a peice of metal rapped in circles

Theclackerty clack noise is caused by the small gaps in between the separate rails of the track. The tracks our days are built closer together, so there is less of a gap and less noise.

We have just replaced the engine, distributor, plugs and the ignitor, a few other nuts and bolts, it will turn over, and it's started for a second of two, but can't get it to stay running. Our mechanic wants an arm and a leg to even look at it, if anyone can help please let me know, or if you have any questions you can post them here and I'll answer, thank you so much.

Cause it is shorted out ,replace it.

If you mean that the starter keeps spinning after the vehicle starts), the solenoid/relay switch is not releasing. In the START position, the relay spins the starter to start the engine and should release when the key is moved from START to RUN. Probably needs to be cleaned or replaced.

Many possibilities. Fuel flow problem (fuel pump, clogged line, fuel injectors) Contaminated fuel. No spark or weak spark (bad plug, wires, electronic ignition module) No air flow (Clogged intake, clogged filter) Bad timing belt/chain (I can't remember which one a '93 has).

Check to make sure the fuel reset in the truck has not been tripped and needs to be reset. Look in your manual to see where it is located.

It could be two things wrong, the first thing to check would be your starter and the other would be your solenoid.

take a hammer and tap on your starter, (sometimes that helps)

You have enough battery power to power the radio, but not enough to turn over your engine. CHeck battery.

i had this problem most likely your fuel pump is done and needs to be replaced

Depending on your vehicle a starter could range somewhere between $75.00-$200.00

Ignition Module, also, TESTED?? how did you test the coil ... I've seen "tested" coils that didn't work... read up on it. Everyone should have a manual for their vehicle, and a professional shop manual should be available at your local library for diagnostic procedures etc, just make copies of the right pages, as they are usually REFERENCE only...read up and good luck :)

My Pontiac Sunbird wasn't starting for a friend of mine, and I had never had the problem. But I figured out that you have to be in First gear to start it, so check that. Also there might be a bad starter or something like that. Hope that helps

Rovert

That could be a timing issue or even a bad cell in you battery, but the most likely cause is a worn starter - cheep to replace and a good peice of mind fix. Starters act like that when the bushing go bad.

The most common reason for an engine to turn over but not start is a lack of fuel. The fuel tank might be empty or the fuel pump might not be working.

If you hit a snow bank, you may find your car won't start if the engine or starter has sustained damage. Physical damage prevents the engine from turning over properly to allow combustion.

Sounds like you have a blown head gasket. If you get white smoke out through the exhaust, you may also have a cracked cylinder head.