What should I do if my car won't start, but the lights work?
Honestly, if your car won’t start it could be any of the following 2 problems.(1) Faulty battery. Your battery might not be able to hold it’s charge any more as a result won’t be able to assist starting up the car. One way to check if it’s the battery is by boosting you car with the help of another car. If you boost it and the car still doesn’t turn on, then it’s likely the starter. Also if you’re from a cold region like Canada, oftentimes in cold weather (below 0 degrees celsius), batteries often aren’t able to hold as much of a charge due to cold weather. A boost will solve this problem, but a battery replacement may be required in the worst scenario.(2) Faulty starter. The starter helps with igniting the vehicle, so if you’ve ruled out that the battery is fine and the car still doesn’t start and it makes a clicking sound with the lights on, then it’s likely a faulty starter and you’ll need a starter replacement.
My car won't start is it the cold weather?
So my car won't start and its like 0 degrees outside. It would turn on normally & It was fine yesterday but today the weather got really cold & my car won't start. It cranks the engine but it does not want to start. What could be the problem?
Ran out of gas, filled back up and now my car won't start. What should I do?
So I ran out of gas in my car. We filled the tank up about halfway with the gas we had at our house, but now the car still won't start with gas in it. I tried tapping the gas when I start it, but it didn't work. It just won't turn on at all. What do I need to do?
Car won't start, burning smell?
I tried to start my car today, but it wouldn't start. Tried to start the ignition, and I could hear the car try to start, but it wouldn't. The battery light was on, so I think the battery must be dead. But there was a burning smell too. What does the burning smell mean?
If a car has fuel and spark, why won't it start?
If it has those things, first verify that you have proper compression. If so, then your issue is one of timing.There are three things that make an engine run: spark, fuel, and compression. But these things generally have to occur at a specific time. If you spark on the exhaust stroke then nothing will happen. Assuming it is a fuel injected engine, if the fuel is injected at the wrong time it will cause manifold wetting, and potentially icing, but also a poor running engine or a no start condition. This will not be an issue on a carbureted engine. if the camshaft(s) is(are) not correctly kept in time with the crankshaft the engine will not run well, if at all.To start: check compression. If it is high or low compared to specification your issue could lie there in the cylinders that are high/low. If it is high/low on all cylinders, then look for a cam timing issue. Check your timing chain or belt. Some engines are called interference engines meaning the valves and pistons just miss each other under normal operation. If your belt breaks in one, you will have bent the valves on at least all companion cylinders (based on firing order) this will require rebuilding or replacing your cylinder heads. Also, not getting proper airflow info an engine will lower compression, so look for airflow restrictions. If it's too high, it's either carbon build up or retarded cam timing. You will not be able to check vacuum until the engine is running.If you are hearing a back fire in the intake or a firing into the exhaust manifold, check spark timing. This will be an incorrectly adjusted distributor or a faulty crankshaft position sensor or wiring *in most, but not all, vehicles - depending on engine management strategy. Each manufacturer does things a little differently*If you have an erratic poorly running issue, combined with a strong gasoline or rotten egg smell, check fuel timing. This would most likely be due to a failed camshaft position sensor, on a fuel injected car. Also, the intake manifold may be cold to the touch, if it is icing at all. See above *.Good luck, and feel free to PM for help. I mean, if Quora does that.
Out of coolant, car wont start, service engine soon light flashing?
Hey there i do have a 2000 Pontiac sunfire 2.2L i have the same issue. COOLENT RULE : IF YOU HAVE RED COOLENT USE RED COOLENT, IF GREEN YOU CAN USE GREEN OR YELLOW COOLENT, IF YELLOW YOU CAN USE YELLOW OR GREEN. DONT MIX RED WITH GREEN OR YELLOW. Use the already mixed coolent, more convenient for you make sure you have a funnel handy and a extra 2L of coolent in the car with you at all times. One that is not mixed you will have to use special water and also mix it as directed which is a pain in the ****! If your coolent is too low no it wont start because it knows something is wrong which will cause your car to overheat, and also white smoke will come up and possibly your water pump will seize. So what you do open the COOLENT TANK! And pour into it directly, a funnel or something so you wont miss the hole. Pour it in till its max line. Tighten it up and then start it. If the light is on, could me something wrong. Check the oil when its cold. If you are worried about whats leaking, make sure you put a piece of cardboard underneath the engine to see whats leaking if any. It could be internal too. Hope this works OH AND I had a 2000 Malibu that a bad coolent leak -> caused us a 350 dollar job that would have been prevented. It started to leak January of last year like drips and August it was pouring out and cause the water pump to screw up and had to be replaced.
I took my car to get a oil change and now it won't start? mechanic who did it says its not his fault?
As a professional mechanic I can tell you things happen that you nor the shop have any control over. eg: In 1974 I drove my 68 GTO to work one morning, it drove great all the way to work. I arrived about 5:45 am ( I was the boss), I left the car parked all day as I didn't even go get a sandwich, we were just too busy. Around 10 pm, I was ready to leave and let the nite crew handle what was left, went out to start my car. It would not start. Checked all the usual suspects even though I was exhausted. The timing chain and gears had failed was the culprit, No one caused it, the timing chain just failed. TALK to the shop politely, not demanding --see if they can help with discovering what the problem is. make them your helper and friend NOT your enemy!