When a vehicle won’t start, it is never convenient no matter if it occurs on the road or in your driveway. Troubleshooting the problem isn’t too difficult. Below, are a few of the most common reasons as to why a vehicle won’t start.
Why is My Car Not Starting?
1) Gas Depletion: Fuel is usually the number reasons as to why the vehicle refuses to start. As a common problem, first make sure you check your fuel gauge if the vehicle will not turn over. In the event a gas station is not an option, a reputable towing company can offer roadside assistance and deliver fuel to your location.
2) Dead Car Battery: A dead or drained battery is a frequent cause to a vehicle that won’t start. You won’t have a dome light when you open the door. If the battery is weak, the light may be dim, but if your car won’t start and you can’t even turn on the headlights, wipers, or radio the battery is dead. When you turn the ignition listen, you will not heat or feel anything if the battery is dead. The dead battery can be jumped, but if the battery won’t be jumped, it can be replaced.
3) Faulty Ignition Switch: There is a good chance the problem is not the battery, but it is the ignition switch. If when you test the vehicle and your headlights or wipers work but the car still will not turn on, it is likely the fault of the ignition switch. Working to power on the car, the ignition switch is a crucial electronic component behind the ignition lock cylinder. You may notice other problems with your vehicle, like starting but stalling suddenly, indicates there is in fact a bad ignition switch. If it is the ignition switch, the solution is to replace it.
4) Bad Starter: To flow from the battery to the solenoid over the starter, the activation of the ignition switch allows a bit of a pattern to flow. When you turn the ignition and hear a clicking sound but the car will not turn on, you should be able to tell if it is the ignition switch. In the event it is the ignition switch, it will need replacing like the ignition switch.
5) Obstructed Fuel Filter: Before impurities reaches the fuel injectors, the fuel filter screens them. The fuel pump is forced to work harder when the fuel filter gets clogged. The fuel pump continues to slowly deteriorate over time. Because your vehicle needs the right mixture of air and gas to start, the vehicle only becomes more difficult to start. Your fuel filter should be replaced every 20,000 to 40,000 miles as a general guideline.
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