Engine Starting Issues Analysis Cases
Comprehensive analysis of engine starting problems including no-start conditions, hard starting, and intermittent starting issues.
1995 Chevy Blazer Won't Start After Distributor Cap Change
1995 Chevy Blazer
The owner of a 1995 Chevy Blazer with a 4.3L V6 engine is experiencing a no-start condition after replacing the distributor cap. They confirmed good s...
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1997 Chevy S-10 Ignition and Accessory Failures
1997 Chevrolet S-10
The owner reports that their 1997 Chevy S-10 has no warning lights illuminating when the key is turned on. The vehicle can shift gears without pressin...
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1989 Plymouth Voyager No Start Diagnosis
1989 Plymouth Voyager
The owner reports that the engine of their 1989 Plymouth Voyager was running fine until they pressed a button on the radio, after which the engine qui...
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2000 Nissan Maxima Starter Replacement - Engine Response
2000 Nissan Maxima
The owner of a 2000 Nissan Maxima reports issues with the engine not starting, indicating a potential starter failure. The problem occurs intermittent...
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1977 Chevy Suburban Intermittent Starting Issue
1977 Chevrolet Suburban
The owner reports that their 1977 Chevy Suburban sometimes fails to start, showing no signs of power or clicking when attempting to start. At other ti...
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1988 Chevy S-10 Milky Oil and Starting Issues
1988 Chevy S-10
The owner reports that their 1988 Chevy S-10 was running fine but now won't start. It seems to have excessive water in the engine, indicated by milky ...
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1999 Dodge Intrepid Engine Stops Intermittently
1999 Dodge Intrepid
The owner reports that their 1999 Dodge Intrepid engine stops unexpectedly while driving. It shuts off without warning, and after replacing the ASD re...
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1997 GMC Jimmy Won't Start - Fuel Delivery Issue
1997 GMC Jimmy
The owner reports that their 1997 GMC Jimmy, equipped with a throttle body injection system, won't start. They mention that fuel is not reaching the t...
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1996 Chevy Astro Fuel Distribution Issues
1996 Chevy Astro
The owner reports that the 1996 Chevy Astro van starts only after 12-20 bumps of the ignition switch and does not start with constant cranking. Once i...
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1996 Chevy Cheyenne Intermittent Crank No Start Issue
1996 Chevrolet Cheyenne
Bob's 1996 Chevy Cheyenne experiences intermittent cranking without firing. The vehicle turns over hesitantly and will not start. Bob has replaced the...
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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...
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Starter Sticking Issue Diagnosis on 92 Chevy Suburban
1992 Chevrolet Suburban
The owner of a 1992 Chevy Suburban with a 5.7L engine and 145,000 miles reports that the vehicle started exhibiting symptoms resembling ignition or fu...
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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...
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2005 Chevy Equinox Fuse Keeps Blowing, No Start Issue
2005 Chevrolet Equinox
The owner of a 2005 Chevy Equinox reports recurring issues with a blown fuse that controls the backup lights. Each time they attempt to start the vehi...
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2013 Toyota Yaris Starts, Doesn't Idle
2013 Toyota Yaris
The owner reports that the 2013 Toyota Yaris starts perfectly but dies after about 30 seconds. They have recently acquired the vehicle, which had a pr...
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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...
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2009 Hyundai i10 Intermittent Starting Issues
2009 Hyundai i10
The owner has been experiencing starting problems with their 2009 Hyundai i10 for the last two years. The engine occasionally starts right away (20% o...
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2005 Mercedes Benz C240 Engine Not Starting Diagnosis
2005 Mercedes Benz C240
The owner reports that their 2005 Mercedes Benz C240 4MATIC does not crank or roll over, although all dashboard lights illuminate normally. The fan op...
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