Engine Starting Issues Analysis Cases
Comprehensive analysis of engine starting problems including no-start conditions, hard starting, and intermittent starting issues.
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Remote Start Programming Issue
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
The owner of a 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix with a standard 3-button DIC is unable to find the option to enable or disable remote start from the FOB. They ...
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Preventing Car Start: Ford Mustang 2005
2005 Ford Mustang
The vehicle owner wants to prevent their 2005 Ford Mustang from starting to stop their boyfriend from taking the car without permission. They are seek...
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2010 Acura TL Intermittent Electrical Issues Post Install
2010 Acura TL
The owner of a 2010 Acura TL reports intermittent electrical issues occurring after a remote start installation by Best Buy. Symptoms include non-func...
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2005 Buick Terraza Starting Problems Diagnosis
2005 Buick Terraza
The owner reports intermittent starting issues with their 2005 Buick Terraza. Sometimes, when turning the key, the gauges flicker or the vehicle just ...
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No Crank No Start Diagnosis for 2008 Nissan Frontier
2008 Nissan Frontier
The owner reports that their 2008 Nissan Frontier with a 4.0L V6 automatic transmission is experiencing a no crank, no start condition. After replacin...
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2005 Jeep Laredo Intermittent Starting Issues
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo
The owner of a 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo reports intermittent starting issues. After driving, the vehicle fails to start for 10-15 minutes when ...
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2007 Hyundai Azera Weak Spark and No Start Issue
2007 Hyundai Azera
The owner of a 2007 Hyundai Azera is experiencing a no-start condition. They've replaced the fuel pump, spark plugs, and confirmed that the timing bel...
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2005 Chevrolet Avalanche Starting Issues
2005 Chevrolet Avalanche
The owner reports that when attempting to start the 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche, the dashboard lights illuminate but the engine only makes a clicking noi...
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2006 Toyota Noah/Voxy Starting Issues After Shutdown
2006 Toyota Noah/Voxy
The owner reports that the 2006 Toyota Noah/Voxy requires cranking 4-5 times to start in the morning and experiences difficulty restarting after being...
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2010 Volkswagen Van Won't Start - Diagnostic Analysis
2010 Volkswagen Van
The owner reports that their 2010 Volkswagen Van will not start. The battery reads 12.27V, and a new starter has been installed. The engine turns free...
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Engine Failure Due to Overfilled Crankcase
2009 Chevrolet Traverse
The owner reports a catastrophic engine failure while driving their 2009 Chevrolet Traverse at highway speeds in Florida. The vehicle shuddered for 5-...
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Dodge Neon Cranks but Does Not Start
2005 Dodge Neon SXT
The owner of a 2005 Dodge Neon SXT 2.0 reports that the vehicle cranks but does not start. They have ensured that there is fuel, spark, and compressio...
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Brake Pedal Goes to Floor After Jump Start Incident
2007 Chevrolet Van
The owner experienced a dead battery in their 2007 Chevy van and attempted to jump-start it using a 2004 model. After about 30 seconds, the jumper cab...
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2007 Chevy Cobalt - Electrical Issues After Jump Start
2007 Chevrolet Cobalt
Owner's son jump-started the 2007 Chevy Cobalt but mistakenly connected the jumper cables to the fuse box instead of the battery. Now, the engine ligh...
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2005 VW Beetle 1.9 TDI Stalling and Starting Issues
2005 Volkswagen Beetle
The owner of a 2005 VW Beetle 1.9 TDI reports that the engine stalls when slowing down to stop after being driven for a while. When attempting to rest...
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Starting Problems in 1996 Chevy Suburban 5.7L
1996 Chevrolet Suburban
The owner reports that their 1996 Chevy Suburban with a 5.7L CSFI engine has starting issues. Despite replacing several components, including the batt...
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Clicking Noise in Park - Possible Electrical Issue
2000-2006 Ford Expedition
The vehicle owner describes a loud clicking noise coming from the engine compartment while the Ford Expedition is in park. This noise occurs every 5 t...
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1990 Pontiac Grand Am Won't Start Unless Gas is Poured in Carb
1990 Pontiac Grand Am
The owner of a 1990 Pontiac Grand Am reports that the vehicle will not start unless gasoline is poured directly into the carburetor. Previously, the c...
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