Questions tagged [starting]
Questions regarding problems starting an engine. May be related to the starter system or other problems preventing the engine from running
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Is there a cable issue that causes a no start?
I have a 4x4 12 titan crew cab. Last couple of months I've been battling a no start that I can't seem to diagnose the issue since it's intermittent.
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Truck takes a lot of tries to start
Bare with me. I don't know much about vehicles.
My 2004 Dodge Dakota takes like 10-20 tries to start in the morning. During all the failed tries, I only hear a click each time (that means it's not ...
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Prius 2011 Car sometimes does not turn on for 3 to 5 minutes
We have a 2011 Prius that sometimes does not start up right away.
When we press the brake and power on the car, the lights will come up, but the READY symbol on the dash does not show up. We have to ...
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car will not turn over when key turned
I have a 2005 Opel Corsa 1.2 petrol. The car will not turn over when key turned. The dash lights are not on,( headlights, radio, c/locking are working) wipers not working when ignition on. The battery ...
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Bump start a 4WD standard in 2WD or 4WD on low traction ground
This is really more a hypothetical question than IRL but I'm curious as to the correct procedure in case I find myself caught in this scenario (which is a little more likely than you might think).
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2002 Civic not starting when cold in GA tmeps 40's
So, I am having the same problem but in GA, USA. My car will not start when it's cold and I'm not talking negative's. This just started a couple of weeks ago when the temps dropped below 40 degree F ...
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JD L110 cranks but does not start
My John Deere L110 Riding Mower all of a sudden has decided not to start. I turn the key and it cranks, but does not start. By looking at the fuel filter, it appears there is no gas in the filter. ...
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Key won't stay in run position
Friend asked me to troubleshoot his Ford Falcon Fairmont III. Car cranks and sparks but won't stay running. It only runs when you hold the key in the run position. Once you let go of the key, it ...
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2007 Altima - Dash lights and automatic acceleration when starting
Sometimes when starting my car several dash lights go on and off as the engine revs up and down several times. If the car is put in drive before the car starts revving up and down then the car will ...
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150cc scooter won't start
Scooter will not start,I went riding 1 day,started fine,parked it,went to ride 2 weeks after and it wouldn't start.I was getting a clicking sound from the starter relay,changed it,changed the starter ,...
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Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS 2013 not starting troubleshooting (lights off and clicking noise, starter won't turn)
I would like to ask for your help diagnosing my bike's starting issue.
Long story short: the starter won't turn, but once I manage to push-start the bike, the bike runs perfectly. The starter ...
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Chevrolet Aveo 2013 T300 won't start
I need some advice. After changing the oil filter, the car does not start. The starter works, the engine is trying to catch, but runs irregularly and then it stops. Could you advise me what the ...
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08 impreza wont start in morning unless jumped new battery
'08 impreza turns over but wont start. Replaced battery twice, new. This morning same thing, cranks and feels like it's going to turn over but doesn't. Attached jumper cables, starts in a heartbeat. ...
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Car Battery Loses Connection During Cold Weather
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I've been having an issue with my car recently where the battery will "die" when I attempt to start my car the morning after an extremely cold night (<32 F). I drive a 2013 Hyundai ...
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(How) can you bump-start a car with a push-button starter?
This relates to a car I was parked next to recently, that wouldn't start. I would have helped but didn't know how. The engine turned over on the starter (until the owner flattened the battery) but ...
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Car not starting sometimes without pressing acceleration
I have swift vxi 2014 with odometer 1.5Lakh Kilo meters and its 5 Years old. Some time my car is not starting without accelerator. After starting car runs fine with no issue.
The only thing is the ...
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2012 VW Jetta Intermittent Start
My wife and I have a 2012 VW Jetta w/ 100K miles on it. We have an issue where the car will not start when we drive it and then let it sit for an hour or two, but will start fine after sitting for ...
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Starter engaging, but engine won't turn over
A quick synopsis of what has happened so far:
2011 Hyundai Santa Fe, 3.5L. Was dealing with an intermittent click/no start issue for a few weeks. When the issue would occur, I could get the car to ...
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Cold indicator light is on and my car has trouble starting. How do I fix?
I have a 2013 Toyota Yaris and ever since the temp outside dropped (not even that cold, around 20-30 degrees Fahrenheit), my car’s cold indicator light has turned on and has been having trouble ...
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Bypassing immobiliser in a 1999 Subaru Forester
I have two paddock/farm vehicles. One is a 1998 Forester (black), auto, EJ20, no ignition immobiliser. The other is a 1999 Forester (green), manual, lo-range, immobiliser. Neither came with a FOB or ...
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Elantra Won't Start With New Key
I recently replaced a lost key and FOB for my 2011 Hyundai Elantra. The key will make the engine turn over but it won't start. The old key works fine.
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Motorcycle electric start issue
Basically I've had my bike for around 7 months now, from new. I've had this issue since getting the bike, I took it to the dealer I purchased from for my first service and told him about the issue, he ...
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My car doesn't start and my mechanic can't figure what the issue is
I do apologize for the non much descriptive title, I'll try to work out a better title.
Yesterday my car all of a sudden stopped starting (namely I turned the key, the engine cranks that my car doesn'...
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‘93 Yamaha SR125 Starting Issues
So I recently acquired a ‘93 Yamaha sr125. It passed its MOT in 2017 and was running for a while but has now been sat for over a year.
I’ve replaced the battery, stripped and cleaned the carb.
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Clutch pedal starter
Project on i10 car clutch pedal starter.
I would love to modify my car to only start the engine WHEN CLUTCH PEDAL IS PRESSED FULLY TO GROUND AND KEY IS AT START POSITION. (Eg. as in Hyundai Getz!!!)
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2007 Silverado 1500 No start/no crank, relay is good, starter is good, battery is good
So I’m no expert but I can usually pinball my way around most jobs from a few YouTube videos and internet research. So the other day I set out to figure out why I was not getting voltage for the right ...
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My Uno 1.4 giving me a hard time loosing alot of cash on this car
Uno 1.4 not starting, I had took it for wiring for the indicates and hooters drove back it switched off at a step hill and from there it's not starting what could be the problem?
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Car not getting electricity
I drive a 2003 Expedition. Last night it wouldn’t start on its own and I had to get my dad to jump it with his F150. It ran completely fine other than the lights being a little dim and flickering, ...
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2001 Ford f-150 fires up with starting fluid, replaced fuel pump, still wont start
About a year ago my 2001 F-150 5.4 liter truck suddenly would not start, there were no warning signs, it was running fine when I stopped at Walmart on the way home from work and it never started again....
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My motorcycle didn't start yesterday but now it does, why and should I do something about it?
Two days ago my Yamaha FZ25 motorcycle didn't start (it doesn't have a kick starter, only electric starter), I called the dealer's mechanic who after checking if the battery was ok and who knows what ...
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No cranking Chevy Malibu 2008
I have a 2008 Chevy Malibu four cylinder 2.4 L the battery tested good brand-new starter but I am still getting a no start no crank. I have full power in the car but when I turn the key everything ...
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hard starting when hot
1995 Toyota Tacoma 4 cylinder 2.4 liter
Since I've owned this first year Tacoma, it is hard to start in the summer after shutting it off 3 times in a day. No problems in the winter, no problems in ...
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Changed the turbo, now the car won’t start?
So basically I have a Vauxhall corsa D 1.3 CDTI 2008, I recently swapped the turbo out with a replacement one (same turbo), when I put it all back together I went to start the car and it just turns ...
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My Citroen C3 2010 model has a problem starting all off a sudden
It was due for service and i did not take it in, so immediately when it reached a 1000 km without service it stopped starting. i need to kick start it for me to start it. I'm not sure if its the ...
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My car won't start after recharging battery
I have a 2016 golf sti. I had to recharge my battery due to a stupid mistake I made. I'v only got an old 4amp charger. After 4 hours I get all the warnings my manual said would happen but the it won't ...
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1973 dodge sportsman motor home
The engine won't start. When I turn the key, absolutely nothing happens. There is only a click from turning the key.
My battery is full.
I bought this motor home last summer after my landlady sold ...
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2003 chevy silverado 2500 hd no power [closed]
no power to head lights cab lights ignition or steering column the battery has 12-4
volts coming out of it. tried jumping with another car and nothing happened.
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Car is making buzzing noise but wont turn over
I have a Peugeot 307. All the lights are working, stereo etc when turning the ignition key to on, but when I turn the key to the start position it does not do anything but makes a constant buzzing ...
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Car struggles to start when warm (fine when cold)
Car is a Mk1 Golf Cabriolet with JH1 injected engine.
The car struggles to catch when the engine is warm. It turns over easily but will start to fire on only 1 or 2 cylinders for a while before ...
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Car is dead, but battery is (apparently) fully charged?
My car seems to be completely dead (no dash/radio/lights/ignition/key remote lock) but after testing with a battery charged apparently the battery is completely full. I've tested while connecting to ...
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Why might replacing the relays defer a startup problem for a few weeks?
I have a 2005 Honda Civic. At some point in the last 6 months, I have had trouble starting it (intermittently). It would crank as long as I tried, but the car won't start. Most occurrences occur when ...
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Car wont start with the radio on
Its just a minor issue that bugs me. My Ford Focus 2005 1.6 Petrol wont start if the radio is ON. Just cranks. The battery is like 4 weeks old. Brand new.
Its not a big deal but that never happened ...
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1999 Honda Civic Dx Won't Start, No crank
My 1999 Honda Civic DX won't start. I there is no crank so I started by checking the starter solenoid, there is no signal. Then I checked all fuses and relays including the main relay and they are all ...
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2007 honda odyssey starts in neutral but not park
I have a 2007 Honda Odyssey that will start in neutral but not park. Any ideas and how would I fix this or what would it cost to fix? Thanks
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How slow ( not zero) can a car engine run without hurting engine and saving on fuel
New cars have stop-start system (even though this has been available for a long time). My question is: why are car companies emphasizing shutting the engine down at a traffic light, rather than making ...
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Replaced ignition cylinder, car wont turn over or crank
I have a 2007 chevrolet malibu. I have been having trouble for a while with having to turn the key a few times before it would crank until it finally quit cranking at all. I replaced the ignition ...
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2012 Hyundai i20 starting problem (seems electrical)
I have been having a slight issue with my 2012 Hyundai i20 1.4 Automatic.
Every now and then when I turn the key in the ignition, the key turns but without any of the usual lights coming on in the ...
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Engine warning light P2191 / Hyundai Veloster problem starting when cold
on monday I had some issues starting the car and then an engine warning light with the code P2191. I clear the error but it appeared again. This is the starting sequence values of o2 and other:
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How Regularly Should Glow Plugs Need Replacing
How long should glow plugs last in a typical diesel engine? And what might cause them to fail early?
I ask because my 20 year-old Ford Courier (an Australian rebadging of the Mazda B-series) needs a ...
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Car seems it won't start but eventually does
My car is an Opel Corsa B.
Recently, it started having trouble to start.
When I turn on the key, the car behaves like the battery is empty (slow cranking -low choking sound- of the engine and the ...
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