Engine Starting Issues Analysis Cases
Comprehensive analysis of engine starting problems including no-start conditions, hard starting, and intermittent starting issues.
1991 Mazda B2200 Pickup Excessive Smoke at Startup
1991 Mazda B2200
The owner of a 1991 Mazda B2200 Pickup with a 2.2L four-cylinder engine reports excessive smoking upon startup, persisting for at least 15 minutes of ...
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1993 Plymouth Laser Engine Lurches When Cold
1993 Plymouth Laser
The owner has a 1993 Plymouth Laser with a 1.8L engine and a 5-speed manual transmission. After replacing the transmission due to a hole causing loss ...
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2000 Kia Sportage - Intermittent No-Start Condition
2000 Kia Sportage
The owner reports that the 2000 Kia Sportage sometimes won't start. The problem occurs intermittently, with no consistent pattern. Previous checks hav...
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Intermittent Starting Issues After Distributor Replacement
1990 Acura Integra
The owner of a 1990 Acura Integra 1.8 with a 5-speed transmission reported starting issues after driving through a deep puddle, which fouled the distr...
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2006 Hyundai Santa Fe White Smoke on Cold Start
2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
The owner of a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe reports a cloud of white smoke during cold starts in the morning. The smoke lasts for a few seconds and has a die...
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2007 Mustang Remote Start Malfunction
2007 Ford Mustang
The owner has a 2007 Ford Mustang V6 automatic with the Pony package. They received an extra remote for a remote start system when purchasing the vehi...
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2005 Ford Focus Hard Start and Sputtering Diagnosis
2005 Ford Focus
The owner of a 2005 Ford Focus with a 2.0L Duratec engine and manual transmission reports experiencing hard starting and sputtering issues. The proble...
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2007 Mazda RX-8 Hesitation and Power Loss Diagnosis
2007 Mazda RX-8
The owner of a 2007 Mazda RX-8 with 52,000 miles reports that the vehicle hesitates to start and experiences a loss of engine power. The issue began o...
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1991 Jaguar XJ6 Fuel System Diagnostic Analysis
1991 Jaguar XJ6
The owner of a 1991 Jaguar XJ6 is experiencing a no-start condition, with only a Pao code appearing. The vehicle cranks and has good spark, but there ...
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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...
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1994 Buick Regal Cranks But Won't Start
1994 Buick Regal
The owner had an aftermarket stereo installed, and shortly after, the ABS light illuminated. The car drove fine initially, but after returning home, i...
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1990 Lincoln Continental Won't Start Diagnosis
1990 Lincoln Continental
The owner reports that their 1990 Lincoln Continental will not start. They replaced the battery a year ago, but now the vehicle shows no signs of star...
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1991 Pontiac Sunbird No Start Diagnosis
1991 Pontiac Sunbird
The owner reports that their 1991 Pontiac Sunbird will not start, even though there is power to the solenoid. When the key is turned to the crank posi...
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1991 Honda CRX Won't Start - Electrical Issue
1991 Honda CRX
The owner reports that their 1991 Honda CRX won't start after washing the engine. The vehicle was running perfectly before the wash. After the wash, t...
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1990 GMC Suburban 1500 Won't Start
1990 GMC Suburban 1500
The owner replaced the battery in their 1990 GMC Suburban 1500 but upon attempting to start the vehicle, there was no power at all. The lights, radio,...
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1990 Ford F-650 No Start After Fuel Pump Replacement
1990 Ford F-650
The owner reports that after replacing the external electric fuel pump, the 1990 Ford F-650 starts with difficulty, runs for a couple of minutes, then...
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1990 Nissan Sentra Won't Start - Injector Issue
1990 Nissan Sentra
The owner reports that their 1990 Nissan Sentra cranks but does not start. They confirmed that the fuel pump activates when the key is in the 'run' po...
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1992 Pontiac Grand Prix Intermittent No Start Issue
1992 Pontiac Grand Prix
The owner reports that their 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix with a 3.1L engine suddenly died while driving home from the store. Initially, the vehicle bogged...
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