Engine Starting Issues Analysis Cases
Comprehensive analysis of engine starting problems including no-start conditions, hard starting, and intermittent starting issues.
1997 Jeep Cherokee Won't Start - No Spark or Gauge Activity
1997 Jeep Cherokee
The vehicle owner reports that their 1997 Jeep Cherokee was functioning well yesterday, but this morning it wouldn't start. The engine turns over, but...
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2002 Mercedes Benz C240 Battery Not Charging
2002 Mercedes Benz C240
The owner replaced the battery and cleaned the terminals, but a week later, the vehicle won't start. The dashboard computer shows no charging issues. ...
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1996 Chevrolet Starter Solenoid No Signal Issue
1996 Chevrolet Other Models
The vehicle owner reports that the starter solenoid does not receive any signal when attempting to start the engine. This issue occurs intermittently,...
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2001 Saturn SL2 Starts Then Dies
2001 Saturn SL2
The owner reports that the 2001 Saturn SL2 starts but then immediately dies. After troubleshooting for half a day, the owner has replaced the fuel pum...
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1997 Chevy Blazer Not Starting Intermittently
1997 Chevrolet Blazer
The owner of the 1997 Chevy Blazer reports intermittent starting issues. The starter engages, but the engine does not fire. During these no-start occu...
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1989 Toyota Won't Start Without Jump Start
1989 Toyota unknown
The owner has a 1989 Toyota with a 4-liter engine that won't start without a jump. After jump-starting, the vehicle runs fine, but once turned off, it...
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2003 Saturn L200 Not Starting Issue Diagnosis
2003 Saturn L200
The owner relies on this 2003 Saturn L200 for pizza deliveries. Recently, the car failed to start despite a new starter being installed. It cranks but...
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2000 Dodge Intrepid Won't Crank Over Diagnosis
2000 Dodge Intrepid
The owner reports that their 2000 Dodge Intrepid won't crank over. The ignition switch may be faulty, as the vehicle only starts intermittently when m...
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2003 Ford Taurus Stalling at Startup Analysis
2003 Ford Taurus
The owner of a 2003 Ford Taurus reports that the vehicle stalls at startup, particularly when the engine is cold. There is no check engine light illum...
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2000 GMC Sierra Starting Problems
2000 GMC Sierra 1500
The owner reports that their 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 starts fine when cold but has difficulty starting after being turned off, requiring multiple cra...
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Intermittent Stalling in 1989 Oldsmobile Delta 88
1989 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Brougham
The owner reports that their 1989 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Brougham experiences random stalling while driving and sometimes fails to restart immediately af...
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1998 Saturn SL2 Won't Start Due to Oil in Spark Plug Hole
1998 Saturn SL2
The owner reports that their 1998 Saturn SL2 will not start. They discovered oil in the number 1 spark plug hole, which could indicate a valve cover g...
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Toyota Pickup Starts and Dies
1987 Toyota Pickup
The owner describes an issue with their 1987 Toyota Pickup 2.4 EFI 4x4, which has 190,000 miles. The vehicle starts and runs for 2-3 seconds before st...
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97 Lumina No Start - PCM Issues Investigation
1997 Chevrolet Lumina
The owner reports that their 1997 Chevrolet Lumina has a no-start condition. The vehicle has been checked for crankshaft position sensors, and the 7X ...
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1987 BMW 325 No Start in Morning
1987 BMW 325
The owner reports that their 1987 BMW 325 with a 2.7L M30 engine will not start in the morning, just cranking repeatedly without firing. There are no ...
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2000 Dodge Durango Won't Start Diagnosis
2000 Dodge Durango
The owner of a 2000 Dodge Durango reports that the vehicle won't start despite the engine attempting to crank. The engine turns over slowly and makes ...
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1997 Chevy Lumina 3.1 V6 Rough Start and Smoke Issue
1997 Chevrolet Lumina
The owner reports that their 1997 Chevy Lumina with a 3.1 V6 engine runs roughly at startup and emits a lot of smoke from the tailpipe. The engine doe...
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2003 Saturn Vue Car Won't Start
2003 Saturn Vue
The owner recently purchased a used 2003 Saturn Vue and encountered a starting issue. One day, the car failed to start, showing no sounds such as clic...
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