How to diagnose a no-start problem 19 Articles

by Dean Holmes

Likely the most frustrating occurrence you can have with your vehicle...turning the ignition key over, and nothing. You're left stranded, perhaps late for a meeting. Whatever your case may be, the first thing you need to d...read more

by Mike Webb

How to diagnose a no-start problem: Does the engine crank over when you turn the key to start? If the answer is no then you are actually talking about a no-crank problem, here are some checks to make for that situation...read more

by Clayton Montgomery

The first step in diagnosing a no-start problem in your vehicle is to establish whether your engine is "cranking" or not. When you turn your key to the start position you should hear the sound of the starter motor turni...read more

by Maxwell Payne

We've all experienced the frustration that comes when we get in our car, turn the key, and realize the car won't start. Before this happens again to you and before you turn to a mechanic who may charge more to diagnose the...read more

by William Remski

There are several possible reasons that a car won't start. First, the battery may be drained. Turn on the ignition. Check the dash voltmeter, it should read 12 volts. Try to crank the engine. If the voltmeter drops be...read more

by James Dreamer

How to diagnose a no start problem. Since most passenger cars run on gas this article pertains to gasoline engines. Even so, there are so many differences between models and makes that this article can only be used as ...read more

by Patrick California

If you're anything like me, you started with a string of barely running cars, slowly moving up the chain until you were able to afford something nice. But even with a reliable car sometimes there's problems. It's never whe...read more

by Allen Teal

Faulty starters are the bane of most automobiles. Too many things cause you to think your starter is failing. Usually, replacing a starter happens at the end of a long list of eliminated culprits. Begin with the batter...read more

by Douglas Samuelson

No -start conditions fall into 2 categories: 1. Engine will not "crank" when the ignition switch is turned to the start position. 2. Engine will "crank" but will not start. Let us first will address condition #1. If ...read more

by Dorothy Shoemate

It happens to everyone. The kids are running late for school, you have to be at work early for a special meeting, and the car won't start. What's wrong? It could be just about anything. However, a few simple tests shou...read more

by Kevindadude

Diagnosing a no-start problem is really easy..you mostly use one of your senses...you know the listening one...you comest in turning the key forward till systems check completes and then you turn the key once more til...read more

by A. Dean

This not so much an article on diagnosing a no start problem...as much as it is a study in one mistake snowballing into more..and resulting in a no start problem. Here is how it all happened. I drive a pickup truck equi...read more

by Louis Winthorpe III

Ok, you pack your lunch, grab your briefcase, pour your coffee into your shiny travel mug, get in your car and UH-OH - Click-Click. Your day just got ruined...Well almost, if you keep your cool and follow these steps you ...read more

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by John Ledbury

How to diagnose a no-start problem. The car has been on the driveway all night, you go to start it up, and nothing. The engine spins over, but doesn't fire up. The first thing to check is the ignition system, Take a le...read more

by Robert Sherrow

As many of us have experienced over the years; there's that morning when we turn the ignition on our peppy little mode of transportation, and -..Nothing. Well, never fear. Yes, you are in a panic and maybe you're fr...read more

by David Cadman

How to Troubleshoot a car that won't start, and decide what course of action to take. Q. When you turn the key to start the car, does the red instrument lights come on, but you only get a click? (1) Your battery is...read more

by D. O'Larde

Fuel, air, and electricity are the three essential elements to start and run a gasoline engine. When anyone of them is missing or insufficient your engine won't start and run. This knowledge gives you enough confidence to ...read more

by Curtis Carper

Your headed out the door Monday morning, the car won't start, you don't have but five minutes to determine whether to abandon all hope and run for that last bus or make an effort to get it going. A few quick preliminar...read more

by R. Tarr

How to diagnosis Starting problems with easy troubleshooting techniques for most vehicles. these do it yourself these procedures can help save a lot of Money. Where should you start? Basic rule of thumb to check N...read more