Engine Starting Issues Analysis Cases
Comprehensive analysis of engine starting problems including no-start conditions, hard starting, and intermittent starting issues.
2000 BMW 740 Oil Smoke on Startup Diagnosis
2000 BMW 740
The owner of a 2000 BMW 740 reports that the vehicle smokes heavily during startup, with oil found on the spark plugs and in the boot. This issue aros...
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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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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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2005 Mercedes Benz C240 Engine Not Starting Diagnosis
2005 Mercedes Benz C240
The owner reports that their 2005 Mercedes Benz C240 4MATIC does not crank or roll over, although all dashboard lights illuminate normally. The fan op...
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Toyota Hilux Surf Cranks but Doesn't Start
1990-1997 Toyota Hilux Surf SSR-G
The owner reports that their Toyota Hilux Surf SSR-G cranks but does not start, despite having replaced the batteries with two new ones and installing...
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1995 Chevy Blazer Won't Start - Diagnostic Analysis
1995 Chevrolet Blazer
The owner reports that their 1995 Chevy Blazer with a 6-cylinder engine and automatic transmission won't start. Previously, they experienced rough run...
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2000 Infiniti i30t Won't Turn Off After Starting
2000 Infiniti i30t
The owner reports that their 2000 Infiniti i30t starts and runs normally, but when they attempt to turn off the vehicle, everything inside shuts down ...
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Starter Sticking Issue Diagnosis on 92 Chevy Suburban
1992 Chevrolet Suburban
The owner of a 1992 Chevy Suburban with a 5.7L engine and 145,000 miles reports that the vehicle started exhibiting symptoms resembling ignition or fu...
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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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Intermittent No-Start and Sluggish Acceleration Issues
unknown Ford unknown
The vehicle experiences intermittent no-start conditions and sluggish acceleration after prolonged highway driving. Over the past 10 months, the owner...
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2001 Ford Explorer Won't Start - Ignition Issues
2001 Ford Explorer
The owner reports that their 2001 Ford Explorer Sport won't start after a short stop of about 15 minutes. When turning the key, there is no sound, not...
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1998 Audi A4 Quattro V6 Won't Start
1998 Audi A4
The owner reports that their 1998 Audi A4 Quattro V6 (2.8L automatic) does not start after being stored for 12 years. When the key is turned, nothing ...
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1997 Saturn SC2 Timing Chain Adjustment Procedure
1997 Saturn SC2
The owner is having trouble starting their 1997 Saturn SC2 after attempting to adjust the timing chain. They followed a timing diagram but now the veh...
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1993 Oldsmobile Ciera Engine Will Not Run
1993 Oldsmobile Ciera
The owner reports that the 1993 Oldsmobile Ciera engine will not run despite replacing the fuel filter and the computer. The engine starts only when s...
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1999 Honda Civic Random Idle Surge on 2nd Start
1999 Honda Civic
The owner reports that their 1999 Honda Civic experiences a random idle surge specifically on the second start. This issue occurs after the engine is ...
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1995 Mitsubishi Galant Engine Won't Start
1995 Mitsubishi Galant
The owner reports that the vehicle cut off while approaching a stop sign and would not restart. Dashboard lights indicate power is present, and the al...
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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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2009 Hyundai i10 Intermittent Starting Issues
2009 Hyundai i10
The owner has been experiencing starting problems with their 2009 Hyundai i10 for the last two years. The engine occasionally starts right away (20% o...
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