Engine Starting Issues Analysis Cases

Comprehensive analysis of engine starting problems including no-start conditions, hard starting, and intermittent starting issues.

1996 Ford Contour Rough Idle and Starting Issues
1996 Ford Contour
The owner reports that their 1996 Ford Contour runs very rough and requires some gas to start. Once started, the engine shakes violently at idle and p...
Ford Contour Rough Idle
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2002 Saturn SL1 Check Engine Light Diagnostics
2002 Saturn SL1
The owner of a 2002 Saturn SL1 reports that after changing the spark plugs and wires, the check engine light stayed off for three weeks. However, afte...
Saturn SL1 check engine light
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1999 Dodge Stratus Won't Start After Repairs
1999 Dodge Stratus
The owner reports that their 1999 Dodge Stratus died while driving and has not started since. They previously replaced the computer, fuel filter, and ...
Dodge Stratus timing belt failure
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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...
crankshaft_position_sensor Kia_Optima alternator_failure
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1995 Chrysler Sebring Turning Over but Won't Crank
1995 Chrysler Sebring
The owner's 1995 Chrysler Sebring is turning over but not cranking. Recent actions include replacing the distributor, checking the timing, and install...
Chrysler Sebring no crank
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2003 Nissan Sentra turns over but will not start
2003 Nissan Sentra
The owner reports that the 2003 Nissan Sentra turns over but does not start. They have confirmed that there is no spark at the plugs and have replaced...
Nissan Sentra no_start
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93 Chevy Corsica Starting and Lurching Issue
1993 Chevrolet Corsica
The owner reports that their 1993 Chevy Corsica was experiencing lurching when pressing the gas, which they initially attributed to the fuel in the ta...
Chevrolet Corsica no-start
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1996 Toyota 4Runner Won't Start After Fuel Pump Replacement
1996 Toyota 4Runner
The owner reports that their 1996 Toyota 4Runner with a 6-cylinder engine and automatic transmission won’t start after replacing the fuel pump and fil...
Toyota 4Runner fuel system
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Engine Wiring Issues Causing No Start Condition
unknown Jeep unknown
The owner reported that while driving, the engine suddenly lost power and stopped running when they went to refuel. They are now unable to restart the...
ignition system wiring issues no start condition
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1996 Plymouth Voyager Won't Fire After Repair Attempts
1996 Plymouth Voyager
The owner reports that their 1996 Plymouth Voyager with a 3.3L engine was initially running fine but began stalling and then died completely. The vehi...
Plymouth Voyager ignition system
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Intermittent Smoke on Startup in 1993 Ford Probe 2.0
1993 Ford Probe
The owner reports that their 1993 Ford Probe 2.0 smokes heavily on startup. They replaced the valve seals with cheaper aftermarket ones from eBay but ...
Ford Probe Valve Seals
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