{"id":32117,"date":"2021-12-03T08:50:33","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T08:50:33","guid":{"rendered":" https:\/\/dev.way.com\/blog\/?p=32117"},"modified":"2021-12-03T10:32:10","modified_gmt":"2021-12-03T10:32:10","slug":"what-to-do-if-your-car-wont-start","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.way.com\/journal\/what-to-do-if-your-car-wont-start\/","title":{"rendered":"Why doesn’t your car start\u00a0and what to do when it doesn’t"},"content":{"rendered":"

If the car won’t start when you turn the key, don’t give up. In this blog, we have compiled a couple of tips on what to do if your car won’t start. Before you call for a tow truck, try these troubleshooting tips.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Why doesn’t your car start?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

If you can’t get your car to start despite checking the steering wheel and gas, there are a few possibilities:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A dead battery<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The most common cause of a car not starting is a dead battery. Check your battery’s strength with a battery tester if you have one. Use a set of jumper wires instead if you don’t already have one.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A corroded battery<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

A corroded battery might be a disaster waiting to happen. Try starting your car again after cleaning and inspecting your battery posts to ensure a clean, full connection. When it comes to cleaning your battery, an auto parts shop staff can point you in the proper direction and provide\u00a0advice.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ineffective starter motor\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The starting motor engages when you turn the key, causing the engine to turn over and light on. A new one will have to be installed if this is the problem.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Faulty timing\u00a0belts\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

Your engine’s timing belt is the most critical component in terms of routine maintenance. Because of the timing belt, the valves and pistons in the engine never come into contact with each other during normal operation. The engine might be severely damaged if the timing belt breaks, necessitating a new one. In most cars, the owner’s manual specifies how often the timing belt should be replaced. A 60,000-mile or five-year interval is commonly used as a guideline (whichever comes first).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Distributor cap that is missing or damaged<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The engine’s ignition coil feeds electricity to the spark plugs through the distributor cap. If water seeps in under the cap, your automobile may have issues. Before reinstalling, give it a good wipe down with a dry towel. If a cap becomes damaged, it should be promptly replaced.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Faulty ignition coil\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The voltage of a battery is converted into an electric spark by the ignition coil. If your ignition coil is destroyed, you won’t have enough power to start the engine. An electrical multimeter is required to measure the intensity of the electrical current flowing through the coil.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Clogged\u00a0fuel filter\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

The engine won’t get enough gasoline if the fuel filter is blocked. An alternative must be found when this is the case.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What to do if your car won’t start<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

When your car fails to start despite the starter going “click” <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n