Engine Starting Issues Analysis Cases
Comprehensive analysis of engine starting problems including no-start conditions, hard starting, and intermittent starting issues.
1997 GMC Jimmy Turning Over but No Fire
1997 GMC Jimmy
The owner reports that the 1997 GMC Jimmy is turning over but does not start. Despite hearing the starter engage, there is no ignition from the coil t...
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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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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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1994 Pontiac Grand Prix Starts but Won't Stay Running
1994 Pontiac Grand Prix
The owner replaced the steering column from a salvage yard, after which the car starts but immediately dies after one second. They noticed the plugs w...
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1998 Buick Regal No Start Condition
1998 Buick Regal GS
The owner reports that their 1998 Buick Regal GS will not crank or start. Just before this issue occurred while driving, all dashboard lights started ...
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1999 Dodge Dakota Hard to Start and Power Loss
1997-2004 Dodge Dakota
The owner reports that their 1999 Dodge Dakota takes two or more attempts to start, with the engine turning over fine but lacking power during takeoff...
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2005 Buick Terraza Hard Cold Start Diagnosis
2005 Buick Terraza
The owner of a 2005 Buick Terraza reported difficulty starting the vehicle in cold conditions. The issue appeared to occur primarily in colder weather...
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1998 Pontiac Bonneville Starter Shim Diagnosis
1998 Pontiac Bonneville
The vehicle owner reports that their 1998 Pontiac Bonneville's starter has failed, breaking the dome off at the top. The original starter had no shims...
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2002 Toyota Landcruiser Cranks but Won't Start
2002 Toyota Landcruiser
The owner reports that their 2002 Toyota Landcruiser occasionally cranks but fails to start, with occurrences happening at least once a month. The veh...
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2000 Ford Explorer Hard Starting Investigation
2000 Ford Explorer
The owner reports that the 2000 Ford Explorer starts fine in the morning but has difficulty starting after being driven. It cranks but doesn't start i...
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Intermittent Stalling and No-Start Issues
2006 Pontiac Grand Prix
The owner of a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix reports that the vehicle suddenly dies without warning while driving. The engine cranks but does not start afte...
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1989 Dodge Daytona Starting Issue Analysis
1989 Dodge Daytona
The owner reports that their 1989 Dodge Daytona does not want to start, particularly in cold weather. A recent tune-up was performed without issues. H...
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2004 Pontiac Aztek Starting Issue Analysis
2004 Pontiac Aztek
The owner recently purchased a 2004 Pontiac Aztek, which initially started without issues. Suddenly, it stopped starting, and when attempting to turn ...
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2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Starting Issues and Gear Indicator Lights
2005 Dodge Ram 1500
The owner reports that recently the dashboard gear indicators light up as if the truck is in all gears when starting. When the brake is applied and th...
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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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2001 Oldsmobile Bravada Cranks but Won't Start
2001 Oldsmobile Bravada
The owner reports that their 2001 Oldsmobile Bravada cranks but does not start. They mentioned that when gas is added directly into the throttle body,...
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2000 Mitsubishi Mirage DE Won't Start After Wiring Issues
2000 Mitsubishi Mirage DE
The owner reports that their 2000 Mitsubishi Mirage DE with a 1.5L engine won't start. Initially, the vehicle started after swapping the spark plug wi...
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Intermittent Starting Issue on 2000 Saturn SC2
2000 Saturn SC2
The owner reports intermittent starting issues with a 2000 Saturn SC2. Initially, the vehicle would not start at all, leading the previous owner to se...
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