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Solving Automotive No-Start Problems
No-Start Problems
When your vehicle isn’t starting, you first need to make an important distinction as to the type of no-start you have. There are two basic types of no-start conditions: crank/no start and no crank/ no start. When an engine cranks, you can hear it spin, but the engine doesn’t catch and run on its own. So with a no crank/no start, you don’t hear the engine moving at all. You might hear a click or buzz but other than that, nothing. For the rest of this article, we’ll split the two types of no-starts into these categories.
10 thoughts on “Solving Automotive No-Start Problems”
Ashley
July 12, 2023 at 5:19 pm
Hi I need help with my Ford edge
Sergio Perez
October 11, 2021 at 11:13 am
Hello I have a 2009 dodge journey with 3.5 my question is how do u remove the crankshaft sensor when it breaks inside and there is no room to remove it and no videos in youtube . Thank u
mark lavrack
May 9, 2021 at 7:58 am
Hello: I have a 2008 Acura Tl with a j32a3. I recently viewed your video on the timing belt service on a similar vehicle you own. Please take out all those parts you just installed. I purchased my vehicle two years ago and knowing how important to do these timing change service I purchased a supposedly genuine kit on ebay. I took it to an ase mechanic and he installed it. Well after 20,000 miles something failed. The cams are not rotating while trying to start. Took off the front timing belt cover and too much slack. I like to work on my cars, but to nervous to do the timing belt service, knowing how important this is. I ruined my engine. Just wanted to warn you not to buy this junk china parts. Breaks my heart, just love this vehicle.
Peter
April 28, 2020 at 1:49 am
1998 Acura Integra automatic need help please!!!!!!
No start
Will start with brake cleaner and stay running
No injector pulse (no ground side)
No injector pulse while cranking
Has voltage on power side
Check injectors 11 ohms
Check fuel pressure 45psi
Refill with new gas,drain old gas
Car won’t start while cranking unless I spray some brake cleaner into intake. It will keep running when it starts. I check injector pulse, no ground side pulse from ecu. Injectors were all 11 ohms. Fuel pressure was 45psi. The rpm gauage works. What control the firing up of the injectors ? I am pretty lost rite now. Can someone show me some light? Please. Can it be a faulty ecu? Or bad maybe an bad crank sensor? Thanks appreciate it
brett weisensel
March 1, 2021 at 12:07 pm
I have the same issue on my prelude. Did you figure it out? If so, could you please let me know what you found. I have spark, pressure at the fuel rail, and no injector pulse…..
Alejandro Anaya
April 10, 2020 at 5:50 pm
I have a 2002 Honda Accord SE Automatic. I have a no crank no start issue. When I turn the key to the start position I just hear a singular click. Took the starter to get looked at and it’s in working order. Battery works as well. Suspecting a bad ground? Or bad battery cables? Or something? I have a video of the click sound please feel free to hit up my email @alejandroanaya33@yahoo.com
Malik
March 29, 2020 at 1:45 am
I have a 1966 mustang coupe 302. I drove it to a friends house then that next morning only turning over no start. I changed the coil and wires. Still nothing I also cleaned the rotor and the car started up for around 3 minutes or so then died again.. at this point I’m stumped on what to do. I also have electronic ignition no points or condenser so there’s that.
Malik
March 29, 2020 at 1:36 am
I have a 1966 mustang coupe 302 5.0 v8. My problem is that i drove to a friends house then the next morning i went to leave and I’m getting a no start issue. Replaced the wires and coil and i have found that i do get spark at the coil but besides that it just turns over. However i did clean the distributor rotor with some sandpaper and it started for like 3 minutes then died. I plan to get a new cap and rotor tomorrow but I’m stumped as of where to look now. I also have electronic ignition so it can’t be a points and condenser problem
Kameron Mathews
March 7, 2020 at 11:23 pm
So I have a 97 civic hatchback with a d16y7 and I replaced my timing belt and now it won’t start. No crank no start. Do you think it could be my distributor. The accessories still work like my radio and stuff.
Malik Cornist
March 29, 2020 at 1:36 am
Check timing?