Engine Starting Issues Analysis Cases
Comprehensive analysis of engine starting problems including no-start conditions, hard starting, and intermittent starting issues.
1997 Ford Taurus Intermittent Stalling and No Start
1997 Ford Taurus
The owner's wife was driving the 1997 Ford Taurus when the car began to slow down and eventually shut off while on the highway. After pulling over, th...
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1995 Chevy Blazer Won't Start After Distributor Cap Change
1995 Chevy Blazer
The owner of a 1995 Chevy Blazer with a 4.3L V6 engine is experiencing a no-start condition after replacing the distributor cap. They confirmed good s...
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2002 Dodge Truck Starting Problem Diagnosis
2002 Dodge Truck
The owner reports an intermittent starting issue with their 2002 Dodge Truck. Sometimes the engine starts normally, while other times it only produces...
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Starter Relay Location for 2008 Dodge Avenger
2008 Dodge Avenger
The owner is trying to locate the starter relay for their 2008 Dodge Avenger. They believe that a conventional starter relay should exist but are havi...
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Starter Failure Diagnosis on 2003 GMC Sierra
2003 GMC Sierra
The vehicle owner reports a starter failure on their 2003 GMC Sierra. Initially, the wire from the solenoid to the starter burnt off, prompting a star...
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1997 Chevy S-10 Ignition and Accessory Failures
1997 Chevrolet S-10
The owner reports that their 1997 Chevy S-10 has no warning lights illuminating when the key is turned on. The vehicle can shift gears without pressin...
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1988 Ford Thunderbird Engine Won't Start Diagnostics
1988 Ford Thunderbird
The owner reports that their 1988 Ford Thunderbird will not start. When attempting to crank the engine, there is no response, although the test light ...
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1996 Subaru Outback Won't Start When Hot
1996 Subaru Outback
The owner of a 1996 Subaru Outback with 175,000 miles reports that the vehicle starts reliably when cold. However, after multiple stops and starts dur...
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1991 Honda CRX Won't Start - Electrical Issue
1991 Honda CRX
The owner reports that their 1991 Honda CRX won't start after washing the engine. The vehicle was running perfectly before the wash. After the wash, t...
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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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1999 Volvo S70 Hard Starts Diagnosis
1999 Volvo S70
The owner reports hard starting issues with their 1999 Volvo S70. Initially replaced the oxygen sensor and mass air flow meter after a P1142 code was ...
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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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1989 Ford Bronco Won't Fire - Electrical Diagnosis
1989 Ford Bronco
The owner reports that their 1989 Ford Bronco won't start. The engine cranks but does not fire. Previous attempts to diagnose the issue included check...
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1990 Lincoln Continental Won't Start Diagnosis
1990 Lincoln Continental
The owner reports that their 1990 Lincoln Continental will not start. They replaced the battery a year ago, but now the vehicle shows no signs of star...
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2002 Mazda Protege5 Intermittent Starting Problem
2002 Mazda Protege5
The owner of a 2002 Mazda Protege5 reports intermittent starting issues. The vehicle sometimes makes an attempt to start when the key is turned, but i...
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BMW Won't Start - No Crank, Electrical Systems Functional
unknown BMW unknown
The vehicle was starting and running well but then began stalling and experiencing erratic RPMs for a few days. Restarting would temporarily resolve t...
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1992 Oldsmobile 98 Starter Not Engaging
1992 Oldsmobile 98
The owner reports that their 1992 Oldsmobile 98 won't start at all. When the ignition is turned on, there are no sounds from the starter—no clicking o...
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1990 GMC Suburban 1500 Won't Start
1990 GMC Suburban 1500
The owner replaced the battery in their 1990 GMC Suburban 1500 but upon attempting to start the vehicle, there was no power at all. The lights, radio,...
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