Engine Starting Issues Analysis Cases
Comprehensive analysis of engine starting problems including no-start conditions, hard starting, and intermittent starting issues.
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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2004 Kia Sorento Will Not Start After Sensor Replacement
2004 Kia Sorento
The owner of a 2004 Kia Sorento replaced the crankshaft position sensor but now the engine won't start, just turns over without firing. The coolant is...
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96 Chevy S-10 Cranks but Won't Start
1996 Chevrolet S-10
The owner of a 1996 Chevy S-10 reports that the vehicle cranks but does not start. It will start if gas is added to the carburetor and will run after ...
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2002 Honda Civic Slow to Start Diagnosis
2002 Honda Civic LX
The owner reports that their 2002 Honda Civic LX is slow to start after turning the key. The engine turns over but does so slowly. A dealer previously...
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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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1989 GMC C3500 Engine Won't Start After Thermostat Replacement
1989 GMC C3500
The owner replaced the thermostat on their 1989 GMC C3500, but now the engine won't start. They reported that after the thermostat installation, the e...
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1997 Ford Taurus Intermittent Stalling and No Start
1997 Ford Taurus
The owner's wife was driving the 1997 Ford Taurus when the car began to slow down and eventually shut off while on the highway. After pulling over, th...
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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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2002 Dodge Truck Starting Problem Diagnosis
2002 Dodge Truck
The owner reports an intermittent starting issue with their 2002 Dodge Truck. Sometimes the engine starts normally, while other times it only produces...
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Starter Failure Diagnosis on 2003 GMC Sierra
2003 GMC Sierra
The vehicle owner reports a starter failure on their 2003 GMC Sierra. Initially, the wire from the solenoid to the starter burnt off, prompting a star...
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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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1996 Subaru Outback Won't Start When Hot
1996 Subaru Outback
The owner of a 1996 Subaru Outback with 175,000 miles reports that the vehicle starts reliably when cold. However, after multiple stops and starts dur...
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2002 Nissan Sentra 1.8 Starts but Idles with No Power
2002 Nissan Sentra
The owner reports that their 2002 Nissan Sentra 1.8 starts but immediately idles roughly and has no power when accelerating. Despite recent replacemen...
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1980 Pontiac Firebird Won't Start After Alarm Installation
1980 Pontiac Firebird
The owner reports that their 1980 Pontiac Firebird won't start after an alarm system was installed. They mentioned that while fuel can be sprayed into...
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2003 GMC Sonoma Hard Start & P0171 Code Diagnosis
2003 GMC Sonoma
The owner has a 2003 GMC Sonoma with a 2.2L engine and 140K miles that experiences hard starting when the fuel gauge is at 1/4 tank or lower. They oft...
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2002 Saturn SL2 Starts for 1 Sec, Then Dies
2002 Saturn SL2
The owner has a 2002 Saturn SL2, which they recently changed the engine on. After the replacement, the vehicle cranks and starts for about one second ...
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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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1985 Toyota Landcruiser Cranks but Won't Start
1985 Toyota Landcruiser
The owner of the 1985 Toyota Landcruiser reported that the vehicle cranks but does not start. The issue was noted particularly in cold and rainy condi...
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