Engine Starting Issues Analysis Cases
Comprehensive analysis of engine starting problems including no-start conditions, hard starting, and intermittent starting issues.
1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette 3.1L Engine Flooding Issue
1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette
The owner reports that their 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette with a 3.1L engine flooded and won't start after a failed jump-start attempt in very cold weat...
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1992 Oldsmobile Models Won't Start After Belt Issue
1992 Oldsmobile Other Models
The owner is experiencing a no-start condition after the engine's accessory belt was thrown off. They noticed the amp light illuminated on the dashboa...
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1994 Pontiac Firebird Cranking but Not Starting After HG Repair
1994 Pontiac Firebird
After replacing the head gasket on a 1994 Pontiac Firebird, the vehicle only cranks without starting, occasionally backfiring. The owner confirmed the...
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1990 Jaguar XJ6 No Start Diagnosis
1990 Jaguar XJ6
The owner reports that their 1990 Jaguar XJ6 is experiencing a no-start condition. Fuel pressure is confirmed to be reaching the injectors, and the fu...
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1998 Mitsubishi Galant Crankshaft Position Sensor Issue
1998 Mitsubishi Galant
The vehicle owner reported that their 1998 Mitsubishi Galant experienced a no-start condition after the check engine light illuminated. They noted tha...
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Intermittent Stalling and No Start Condition
1991 Honda Prelude
The owner has a 1991 Honda Prelude with 175,000 miles and a 2.05L fuel-injected engine. They experienced a loss of power while driving, with a top spe...
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1990 Volvo 760 No Start in Cold Weather
1990 Volvo 760
The owner reports that their 1990 Volvo 760 turbo wagon, which sat unused for four years, initially ran fine but started having issues in cold weather...
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Honda Civic Slow Start on Cool Mornings
1994 Honda Civic
The owner of a 1994 Honda Civic reports that the vehicle has been experiencing slow starts on cool mornings, taking approximately 4-5 seconds of stutt...
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1992 Suzuki Engine Won't Start - Control Box Issues
1992 Suzuki Other Models
The owner's 1992 Suzuki cannot start, with symptoms starting and running initially but failing to restart after stopping. Over two months, various tec...
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1998 Chevrolet K1500 Truck Won't Start Intermittently
1998 Chevrolet K1500
The owner describes intermittent starting issues with their 1998 Chevrolet K1500 pickup equipped with a 5.7L engine. Initially, the truck would occasi...
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1992 Nissan Primera Wagon 2.0 Won't Start
1992 Nissan Primera Wagon
The owner of a 1992 Nissan Primera Wagon 2.0 SLX is experiencing a no-start condition. Initially, the vehicle had fuel consumption issues which were r...
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1986 Ford F-100 Starting Issue with Continuous Cranking
1986 Ford F-100
The owner reports that when attempting to start the 1986 Ford F-100, the engine continues to crank even after removing the key from the ignition. The ...
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1985 Chevy Blazer Flexplate Cracking Issue
1985 Chevrolet Blazer
The owner reports that after getting the 1985 Chevy Blazer running again, it has gone through two flexplates, both exhibiting fractures radiating from...
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Lack of Starting Power in 1995 Hyundai Elantra
1995 Hyundai Elantra
The owner reports that while running errands, bluish smoke with a metallic smell came from the exhaust. After stopping for 10 minutes, the car wouldn'...
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Saturn Factory Alarm System and Starting Issue
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The owner of a Saturn vehicle is facing an issue where the factory-installed alarm system is non-functional, preventing the car from starting. They de...
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1989 Nissan Sentra Won't Start or Cuts Off
1989 Nissan Sentra
The owner reports that their 1989 Nissan Sentra won't start, and if it does, it cuts off unexpectedly while driving. The problem seems intermittent, o...
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1979 Jeep CJ5 Won't Turn Over
1979 Jeep CJ5
The owner of a 1979 Jeep CJ5 reports that after getting the vehicle stuck in clay mud, they replaced the dead battery and reattached a slipped serpent...
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1999 Saturn SC1 Intermittent Starting Issue
1999 Saturn SC1
The owner recently acquired a clean 1999 Saturn SC1 and is experiencing intermittent starting issues. The car fails to start approximately once every ...
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