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Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 1084427 United States 08/30/2010 06:33 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Any shade tree mechanics out there? My engine will turn over but will not start. What could be the problem? fuel pump. fuel filter is clogged. maybe your just out of gas. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 905237I have a full tank of gas, im not that dumb. Funny thing is I just pulled it on the carport, and turned if off and it wouldn't start again. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 1084386 United States 08/30/2010 06:35 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Any shade tree mechanics out there? My engine will turn over but will not start. What could be the problem? what year is the car? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1084386is it getting fuel? getting spark? also could be the spark module under the dist.cap could have broke the timing belt need to check the above first |
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papa smurf User ID: 1084392 United Kingdom 08/30/2010 06:37 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Any shade tree mechanics out there? My engine will turn over but will not start. What could be the problem? ecu problem ? take a plug out and pour a bit of fuel in a cylinder put the plug in and turn over if it fires its fuel rail so most likely be ecu as not all the injectors go at once if it doesnt fire change cu anyway as that allso controld ignition |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 1084079 United States 08/30/2010 06:40 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Any shade tree mechanics out there? My engine will turn over but will not start. What could be the problem? fuel pump. fuel filter is clogged. maybe your just out of gas. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1084427I have a full tank of gas, im not that dumb. Funny thing is I just pulled it on the carport, and turned if off and it wouldn't start again. The key operates both the ignition and the door lock. Are you inside or outside the car? Is it in park or neutral (if it doesn't say PRND)? If all is good so far, honk the horn to make sure a solar flare hasn't knocked out your car. Get some neighbors and try to bump start it. Push it real fast in Neutral and then slam into D. Ride a bike. |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 1084427 United States 08/30/2010 06:40 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Any shade tree mechanics out there? My engine will turn over but will not start. What could be the problem? what year is the car? Quoting: Nothing is trueis it getting fuel? getting spark? +1 2000 Dodge caravan, it is getting fuel, spark, and engine turns, but never starts. Could it have jumped time? |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1011949 Canada 08/30/2010 06:41 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Any shade tree mechanics out there? My engine will turn over but will not start. What could be the problem? Op I hate to hi-jack a little bit but I never thought of posting here about a car issue. Can anyone tell me why my 2000 sunfire (100k) idles so wierd. I will be sitting in a drive through and the idle goes from 800 rpm - 1200 rpm and flucuates like it never has before.. Plus there is a slight bearing type low squel coming from the pulley/belt area.. I know its not the altenator I just had it replaced.. Any idea? OP sorry to hi-jack again.. I hate to clutter the forum with non conspiracy threads though :) |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1008012 United States 08/30/2010 06:41 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Any shade tree mechanics out there? My engine will turn over but will not start. What could be the problem? The year and make of the vehicle would help,it could be the fuel pump. WHen you turn the key on, not fully turned enough to start it, can you hear a humming? That would be the fuel pump. Go pound the hell out of the gas tank, this may get the fuel pump going again, but you need to replace it asap. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1047759 Canada 08/30/2010 06:41 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Any shade tree mechanics out there? My engine will turn over but will not start. What could be the problem? Unplug an ignition wire and stick a screwdriver in the boot. Put it close to the engine block or any metal and have a helper turn the key/starter and see if there's spark. If you got spark...a nice blue spark...it's a gas problem. Undo a plug and smell for gas.....no gas...have your helper crank again and bang on the bottom of the gas tank with a rubber mallet. Check fuses. Check for Spark. Check for gas. If it spins unusually fast during the starter phase...you might have a busted timing belt. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 947925 United States 08/30/2010 06:42 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Any shade tree mechanics out there? My engine will turn over but will not start. What could be the problem? start small then to big its about know how to narrow the problem down and fixing it etc gas check fuel pump can you here it running check battery not dead check starting clicking? or not check plug wires check spark plugs check etc its like you asking me if you have cancer over the phone |
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Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 1084427 United States 08/30/2010 06:45 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Any shade tree mechanics out there? My engine will turn over but will not start. What could be the problem? start small then to big its about know how to narrow the problem down and fixing it Quoting: Anonymous Coward 947925etc gas check fuel pump can you here it running check battery not dead check starting clicking? or not check plug wires check spark plugs check etc its like you asking me if you have cancer over the phone Fuel...check Spark Plugs, OK, brand new. Distributor OK. Plug Wires OK. Fuel Pump OK. Battery OK...the engine turns over. Engine will turn over OK, normal, but the darn thing will not start. I think it might have jumped time. |
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Nothing is true User ID: 1078934 United Kingdom 08/30/2010 06:47 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Any shade tree mechanics out there? My engine will turn over but will not start. What could be the problem? 2000 Dodge caravan, it is getting fuel, spark, and engine turns, but never starts. Could it have jumped time? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1084427I don't know the engine, but I' say that was a definite possibility. Everything is permitted.. |
guindog User ID: 1049247 United States 08/30/2010 06:47 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Any shade tree mechanics out there? My engine will turn over but will not start. What could be the problem? Intake Compression Power Exhaust. One of em aint workin right. power consists of air, fuel and spark. "Majority of Amerika is too awash in its own mediocrity to commit to fighting for freedom" Mojo |
guindog User ID: 1049247 United States 08/30/2010 06:48 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Any shade tree mechanics out there? My engine will turn over but will not start. What could be the problem? Got spark? Known for pcm problems, AND the A.S.D. relay. automatic shut down, under hood fuse box "Majority of Amerika is too awash in its own mediocrity to commit to fighting for freedom" Mojo |
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anonymous coward User ID: 1061053 United States 08/30/2010 06:49 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Any shade tree mechanics out there? My engine will turn over but will not start. What could be the problem? fuel pump. fuel filter is clogged. maybe your just out of gas. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1084427I have a full tank of gas, im not that dumb. Funny thing is I just pulled it on the carport, and turned if off and it wouldn't start again. it means it's found a nice resting place under shelter and want's to take a nap. |
papa smurf User ID: 1084392 United Kingdom 08/30/2010 06:49 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Any shade tree mechanics out there? My engine will turn over but will not start. What could be the problem? what year is the car? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1084427is it getting fuel? getting spark? +1 2000 Dodge caravan, it is getting fuel, spark, and engine turns, but never starts. Could it have jumped time? pour some fuel in a cylinder and turn it over ... you cant test wether or not its coming through the injectors unless you do this |