Engine Starting Issues Analysis Cases
Comprehensive analysis of engine starting problems including no-start conditions, hard starting, and intermittent starting issues.
2000 Chrysler Cirrus No Start After Fuel Pump Replacement
2000 Chrysler Cirrus
The owner reports that their 2000 Chrysler Cirrus just stopped running while driving. After this incident, they replaced the fuel pump, but the vehicl...
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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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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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Intermittent Starting Issues with 2000 Pontiac Grand Am
2000 Pontiac Grand Am
The owner reports that their 2000 Pontiac Grand Am, equipped with a 2.4L engine, drove home fine but failed to start the next day. The vehicle backfir...
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91 Chevy Caprice Starts Then Dies - Fuel System Issue
1991 Chevrolet Caprice
The owner reports that their 1991 Chevy Caprice starts but then dies shortly after. They have already checked and replaced the fuel filter, inspected ...
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2000 Oldsmobile Alero Cranks But Won't Start
2000 Oldsmobile Alero
The owner reports that their 2000 Oldsmobile Alero cranks but won't start. Initially, the car started after following reprogramming instructions for t...
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1999 Acura TL Car Start But Stall Diagnosis
1999 Acura TL
The owner reports that the 1999 Acura TL starts but stalls shortly after. The idling speed is between 1500-2300 RPM when cold, stabilizing just under ...
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1996 Chevrolet Corsica Cranks But Won't Start
1996 Chevrolet Corsica
The owner reports that their 1996 Chevrolet Corsica cranks but will not start. The vehicle does start with starting fluid and can be kept running with...
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2005 Kia Sedona Cranking But Not Firing Issue
2005 Kia Sedona
The owner reports that the 2005 Kia Sedona is cranking but not firing. Fuel is confirmed to be reaching the fuel lines at the correct pressure, and th...
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1997 GMC Yukon Fuel Pressure Diagnosis
1997 GMC Yukon
The owner of a 1997 GMC Yukon reported a crank but no start condition. Upon checking the fuel pressure, it was found to rise to 61 PSI with the key in...
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2009 Jeep Laredo No Crank Condition
2009 Jeep Laredo
The owner reports that their 2009 Jeep Laredo does not crank or start at all. There is a warning light resembling two lightning bolts on the dashboard...
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1987 Honda Accord Carbureted Misfire and No Start Issues
1987 Honda Accord
The owner has a 1987 Honda Accord with a carbureted engine that started misfiring occasionally while driving. This issue progressed to misfiring even ...
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1989 Cadillac Fleetwood FWD 4.5L Starting Issue
1989 Cadillac Fleetwood
The owner reports that when attempting to start the car, the ignition turns on but the starter only clicks once, and the interior lights dim. After re...
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2003 Chevy Impala Hard to Start After Tuneup
2003 Chevrolet Impala
Tim reports that after a recent tuneup which included replacing plugs, wires, fuel filter, and air filter, his 2003 Chevy Impala has difficulty starti...
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2003 Ford Focus Won't Start - Fuel Issue Diagnosis
2003 Ford Focus
The owner of a 2003 Ford Focus reports that the vehicle will not start despite turning over fine. Previous repairs include replaced spark plugs and ca...
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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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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...
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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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