Engine Starting Issues Analysis Cases

Comprehensive analysis of engine starting problems including no-start conditions, hard starting, and intermittent starting issues.

2006 Ford Focus ZX3 Starting Issue Diagnosis
2006 Ford Focus ZX3
The owner of a 2006 Ford Focus ZX3, which has had no mechanical issues until now, reports that the vehicle won't start. Previous maintenance has inclu...
Ford Focus Starting Issues
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1999 Cadillac El Dorado Not Starting Issue
1999 Cadillac El Dorado
The vehicle was starting without issues but suddenly stopped starting. It now only turns over without any signs of starting, such as backfiring. The o...
Cadillac El Dorado not starting
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Mazda RX-7 Won't Start Despite Fuel and Spark
1990 Mazda RX-7
The owner reports that their 1990 Mazda RX-7 with a 1.3L engine and 170,000 miles will not start, despite having fuel and spark. The battery is fully ...
Mazda RX-7 1.3L engine starting issues
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1990 Mitsubishi Mirage Engine No Start Diagnosis
1990 Mitsubishi Mirage
The owner of a 1990 Mitsubishi Mirage with a 1.5L MPFI engine reports that the engine will not fire. They mentioned that the timing was confirmed to b...
Mitsubishi Mirage No Start
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1995 Dodge Intrepid No Start Diagnosis
1995 Dodge Intrepid
The owner's 1995 Dodge Intrepid with a 3.5L engine and approximately 175,000 miles suddenly died. There is fuel pressure, and the ignition coil checks...
Dodge Intrepid no start
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Intermittent Horn Blast When Starting 2001 Audi TT
2001 Audi TT
The owner reports that after replacing the rack and pinion in their 2001 Audi TT, the horn intermittently blasts when starting the car. They are conce...
Audi TT horn
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1993 Buick Regal Intermittent No Start Issue
1993 Buick Regal
The owner reports intermittent stalling of their 1993 Buick Regal with a 3.1L engine over a two-week period, eventually leading to a complete no-start...
Buick Regal intermittent no start
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1992 Buick Century Limited Stalling and Restarting Issues
1992 Buick Century
The owner reports that the 1992 Buick Century Limited starts fine but experiences jerking during driving, followed by the temperature light turning on...
Buick Century Stalling
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1996 Ford Contour Rough Idle and Starting Issues
1996 Ford Contour
The owner reports that their 1996 Ford Contour runs very rough and requires some gas to start. Once started, the engine shakes violently at idle and p...
Ford Contour Rough Idle
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1999 Dodge Caravan High Idle Speed on Start Up
1999 Dodge Caravan
The owner reports that after changing the spark plugs on their 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan with a 3.3L engine, they are experiencing a high idle speed, r...
Dodge Caravan high idle
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2002 Saturn SL1 Check Engine Light Diagnostics
2002 Saturn SL1
The owner of a 2002 Saturn SL1 reports that after changing the spark plugs and wires, the check engine light stayed off for three weeks. However, afte...
Saturn SL1 check engine light
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1999 Dodge Stratus Won't Start After Repairs
1999 Dodge Stratus
The owner reports that their 1999 Dodge Stratus died while driving and has not started since. They previously replaced the computer, fuel filter, and ...
Dodge Stratus timing belt failure
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Crankshaft Position Sensor Location for 2008 Kia Optima
2008 Kia Optima
The owner is seeking the exact location for the crankshaft position sensor on a 2008 Kia Optima engine installed in a 2006 body. They have a DTC relat...
crankshaft_position_sensor Kia_Optima alternator_failure
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1993 Dodge Caravan No Start Diagnosis
1993 Dodge Caravan
The owner reports that their 1993 Dodge Caravan lost all ignition power while driving, leading to a complete failure to start. Currently, the gauges a...
Dodge Caravan no start
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1991 Buick 3.8L Starts and Stalls After Hot Soak
1991 Buick Regal Custom
The owner of a 1991 Buick Regal Custom with a 3.8L engine reports that the vehicle starts and stalls after a hot soak. After the first failed start, a...
Buick Regal 1991
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1995 Chrysler Sebring Turning Over but Won't Crank
1995 Chrysler Sebring
The owner's 1995 Chrysler Sebring is turning over but not cranking. Recent actions include replacing the distributor, checking the timing, and install...
Chrysler Sebring no crank
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2003 Nissan Sentra turns over but will not start
2003 Nissan Sentra
The owner reports that the 2003 Nissan Sentra turns over but does not start. They have confirmed that there is no spark at the plugs and have replaced...
Nissan Sentra no_start
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2000 Infiniti I30 Not Starting - Diagnostic Analysis
2000 Infiniti I30
The owner reports that the 2000 Infiniti I30 does not start, with the starter clicking when the key is turned but no engine turnover. The battery and ...
Infiniti I30 no-start
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