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After you put in a new battery why would it still not start in the morning in cold weather?

When you say not start, do you mean doesn't crank or does nothing when the key is turned? BClear.For cold weather goto a low vic oil (ex. 5-30), clean/new plugs, fuel is clean - no water and choke system is working.

if your car has a anti theft device system built into the igniton. fusible link next to the battery cables . neutral safety switch. poor ground More detailed I have a 1995 Camaro Convertible and this happened to me a few weeks ago. Battery was only a few months old, and I had just driven the car 5…

Information for this answer was found on saturnfans discussion forum. This seems to cover removing the center part of the dashboard covering the radio, hvac controls, etc. Overview This manual covers the removal and installation of the factory radio into the 2004 Saturn VUE. This task requires mi…

Chances are your o2 sensor is detecting an improper mixture of o2/fuel. Either your o2 sensor is failing or there is a hole between your air intake and the throttle body (Possibly on the rubber elbow). Disreagrd the last answer, no offense but it doesnt make…

this has happned to my 93 dodge spirit just this week. brought it to the repair shop and it was the starter. if its the original starter(i am not the original owner) then im supposing it was due. overall, this is a good car and worth the money for the infrequent repairs. very few problems and a reli…

first how cold is cold?? winter -30 or just not started at 0 degrees?? plug it in and go from there. lighter oil mabey??ACE alot of ford probes have intermitant starting problems, if you look on the internet for this you will see many people have tried many different things from cheap to expe…

Maybe this thread could help you out: Why would a car with a fully charged battery have dim lights and be unable to start Another possibility to add to the last post which was very good,(disregard if all electrical circuit tests check out correctly) a possible bad neutral sefety switch. This…

disconnect + battery terminal take out 2 bolt out of starter from the engine block take off the wires remebering where they go do in reverse order to reconnect

The first thing I would check is the idle speed, second thing I would look (and listen) for is a vacuum leak, these are the 2 most common causes of your problem. Bill Alley Check the plugs to make sure they aren't fouled. Then maybe the fuel pump. If it dies when you hit the brakes, that's electric…

''' the best bet is not to run out of gas, turning the key to the on position turns the fuel pump on for about 3 seconds, then turn the key off, wait 5 seconds then turn it to the on position then continue to start the the vehicle. it should run normally with no problems. ... This is assuming yo…

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How do you test an ignition coil?

How to test an ignition coil This testing procedure is valid for just about any automotive coil. Using an ohmmeter, check the resistance between the side terminals of the coil. Do this with all of the wires to the coil disconnected. You should see 0.75 to 0.81 ohm of resistance. Then check the resi…

%DETAILS% Found the problem....I changed the Idle Air Control Valve. Thnaks to all that answered my question. Two things I can think of:Carbon build-up on the injectors; solution: speed on the highway (65+ MPH).Idle is set too low; solution: find the idling screw and turn it up. …

Here is some advice from contributors: Sometimes your car will just plain stop running if you have a faulty coil wire. I had this problem before where it didn't matter what time of day or the weather, it turned out to be a coil wire.I have an automatic '94 Nissan Sentra that would stop at the strang…

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Why would your van just shut off?

It happened to my van a long time ago, after I loosened the gas tank cap, it never happened again. I guess the ventilation or gas tank cap malfunctioned so no air was let in. You can try this one. .

%DETAILS% Is it a boom? If so, then the car is getting too much gas when you start it. Check the fuel injector(s) and the carburator. If this noise is like a loud ticking at a fast pace, it would be your starter going bad. If the noise is a loud boom/pop sound from the rear of the car, i…

Power steering noise When the fluid is low and you add some, it may still need more after you run it for awhile. The reason is that as the pump pumps the fluid through the lines, this also normally pushes any air out the lines. Keep filling and checking after you start the car and turn the wheel fro…

If the car cranks but will not start except in a cold only start situation (consistent), the condition could be caused by a failure in the fuel injection system, most FI equipped cars have a separate cold start circuit allowing the engine to start using the fuel supplied during this circuits operat…

Could be the fuel pump. To check for sure take the air cleaner off (or the "neck" that goes to the air cleaner) and spray some carb cleaner or starter fluid in it pointing toward the motor. If it runs for a second that tells you there is a fuel delivery problem. You might want to start by checking t…

Yes. If you don't know what you are doing you might mess things up so that you won't be able to get the car to the shop. If you want to try, then this is the way to go about it. First thimg that you must do is to measure the resistance in that little chip in the upper part of the key, then you have …

%DETAILS% Sounds like you're going in the direction I would first go in. If you have more than 50,000, throw in the wires. If it doesn't solve it, it will become a problem anyway-good maintenance. Your Problem Most Likley Is A Bad, Or Loose Wire, My 97 3000Gt Used To Do That (For About A…

%DETAILS% Answer Just because the starter has been replaced, it still shouldn't be ruled out. I have had several occasions that a remanufactured starter failed. Typically Autozone or Advance auto parts stores carry these POS. Having said that, I would be looking for a bad connection…

Your belt is probably loose. Your steering pump labors and stresses the belt and squeals when the belt is loose. You should have less than 3/4 inch play up and down on your belt when properly tightened.http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBroker?UseCase=S001&UserAction=viewSimpleDiagInfo&Para…

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Why will a car turn over but not start?

Why a Car Would Turn Over But Not Start Lay answer: in addition to the battery voltage to "turn the engine over"...ignition requires spark and gas. I'm having the same problem with our 86 Volvo. The mechanic says the spark plugs are providing the spark...but fuel isn't getting to the cyliders. It's …

New Most people overlook the small things, sometimes when putting the car in park uphill it doesn fully enage the neutral safety switch, it just happens. Turn the ignition to on and hold on the brake and pull it out of gear and the push it back into park with a little more force. Try starting it now…

It would be reasonable and logical that the starter motor or starter solenoid could be the source. Although it doesn't rule out an ignition switch. Two things in my experience. If rapid clicks, starter gear probably not fully engaging with flywheel due to insufficient current. Low batte…

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What can keep a car from starting?

Heres a couple thoughts and a link that may help. If fuel is a question, spray starting fluid in the carb while cranking. Make sure your plugs are dry and clean. Carburetors are funny old animals that need attention and give headaches like you have. http://www.carshop.com/auto101.html If you me…

Several possiblilities.Starter motorStarter solenoidignition switchwiring. Intermittant starting problems can be a real pain to troubleshoot. If it is not cranking or if it is cranking but not starting you will have two large and different branches to follow to the source. If it is not cranking,…

Without buying expensive test equipment, you can test it by replacing the questionable part with a known good part. did you have the new batt.tested where you bought it?you can get a bad batt.off the shelf i know. starter draging.just went though this myself Even though its a new battery, it may…

sounds like the starter solenoid Did you check the selenoid? Another possibility is that it could be a faulty brand of starters. Try a different manufacturer if there is a compatible. I replaced 4 in 2 months...then tried a different brand. No more problems. Meanwhile, to get it started(a little tr…

Anyway, is you fuel gauge hooked up when you run it? If so is it in spec?Is your spark tester hooked up? Okay, Spark is eliminated, the only 2 things left are compression or fuel.By the way, the check engine light may or may not have anything to do with the no start.Turn the key in the "run" …

If you suspect a slipping belt a simple test is to hold a bar of handsoap against the belt while the vehicle is running, being careful not to catch your hand in the belt nor the fan. The squeal will disappear in seconds. Squeal is caused by belts 99% of time. The belt could have dirt on it, be misal…

%DETAILS% Answer you could have a siezed front u joint replace it and the noise should go away.

I have a magna Executive with a o2 sensor. I have been having problems with ever since I had to replace the main computer under the dash. I keep getting chech engine wring lights on my dash. Since then I have had the engine checked and the o2 sensor repalced only thave to problem come back to me aga…

No it will not. As a matter of fact, the O2 sensor is actually being ignored when you start the car, until it goes into closed loop mode.O2, no. TPS, possible.

hi i had a problem with my 87 Lincoln just like you it could be a few things is it fuel injected it could be a bad injector or a bad controll module like i had when they get hot the car dies without warning when it cools it starts have your mechanic check the module Have a mechanic check the …

Do a bit more research. Unplug one plug wire and set it up close to ground. If you can still start the car, watch it. If the spark stops then the car dies it's electrical.If not I'd guess it's a fuel problem. Had something similar happen to a 70 Stigray. Bits of rust in the fuel system had collected…

Your fuel pump may have been damaged by having been run dry, or the fuel filter might be restricted by debris that may have gotten sucked into it from the gas tank. Check the owner's manual to see if it mentions a reset switch. Some cars come equipped with a reset switch I think to avoid da…

Before beginning any work, make sure to disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery. I've replaced a starter in my Nissan, it was a 5 speed not a auto.If it is a manual you have to remove your cluch pedal link that's connected to the transmission .From there you have two bolts to remove f…

Hey Carolyn==It isn't real hard but you need direction. Go to Auto zone or another parts store and get a manual on your car for about $18 and it should have pictures and everything. Good luck Joe ---------------------http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ob8XTkphH6U

I am having exactly the same problem with my 1991 Corsica this weekend. I have read elsewhere that the crank position sensor can do this so my mechanic has started to take it out when it broke in two. He needs to remove the oil pan to push it out from inside now. The other possibility is the EGR val…

Unhook the negative battery terminal.Lift the car.Slide under the car.Remove the brace that holds the intake manifold. See photo.Remove the oil filter. Have a small cup ready to capture 1 ounce of oil.Unscrew the solenoid power supply from the post. Use pliers.Unplug the harness from the solenoid so…

siezed engine/dead battery possibly a bad ground your starter might need to be replaced i have gone thru this with 2 1995 blazers.....although my 1st one didnt seize up, the problem was the same on both....1st of all check your oil level...if its high,your problem is the fuel in…

It would help knowing a little more about what's going on, Have you put an in line pressure tester on your fuel system to make sure you are still getting proper fuel? Most often in these situations faulty fuel pumps can be the problem. You can also put a tester on one of your spark plugs after remo…

You know the starter is going bad when you have a dragging starter.

Probably dirty battery cables. I have a 1994 SC2 that had the same problem, I checked the battery conditon, battery cable condition and had the starter tested and all were fine. It turns out that is was the ingnition wiring in the steering column. One of the wires was not making good connection, I …

%REPLIES% Answer The alternator probably isn't putting out properly. Go to AutoZone and have them check the alternator. Answer If the new battery went completely dead, and you know the alternator is good, the culprit could be a "slow draw". This would be caused by a trunk light that stays…

Very well could be the ignition module but before replacing it check to see if you are getting spark to your plugs if so then that is not the problem . please include year make and model and motor to help answer these type of questions

You can if you put it in neutral and push it to get a good enough start and try starting it and if it does then try to put it in drive and go yes and no you can not push start an automatic car. but if you can get it up to about 35 to 40 mph and put it in drive it will work but it is not worth the …

The steering is locked.What you need to do to unlock it is to just turn the wheel a little bit as you turn the key and the ignition and the steering wheel will free up.

Answer timeing is off,no spark(power to the plugs but not threw them),cracked distrib.cap.bad stator in distrib. Answer It is highly recommended that starting fluid (ether) never be used in throtle body gasoline engines unless one is very highly quaified in engine maintenance proceedures. Eth…

%DETAILS% Answer start by having the battery checked. If the battery is good, then check the starter relay. If this is bad, repalce the starter. Also check battery connections. Sometimes they can seem tight but just aren't. Take them off the battery terminals and clean them. This will also…

You may have knocked off a wire when you reconnected the starter wire, Check the wire going to the O2 sensor. if this isn't it take it to a shop and have them scan the ecm. It could be a flewk.good luck....Michael

I had a dodge omni that did that exact thing and it turned out to be a $15.00 part that was located under the distributor. I forgot the name of the part though. . this same problem happened to me..i have yet to solve it tho. it was running, then it started running rough so i pulled over to take a …

so long as the engine hasn't been turned with the cylinders full (or quite full) of water, coz this will blow the head gasket sometimes, and almost definitely with a diesel, DO THIS...remove the spark plugs (number the leads so you know how to put them back in order!).turn the engine on the starter …

Hey Bob==You don't say what kind of car it is but if it is a GM it can be the torque convertor needing a new solonoid. GoodluckJoe it is a 1990 420sel mercdes benz

yes, it is a neutral safety switch. When this switch has an open circut, it will not let the car start. The switch should be located under the dash on the top to the cluch pedal.

Actually it could be your ignition. To test to see if it's your ignition, take a normal speaker wire, and with the keys in the ignition and turned to the "On" position, take the speaker wire and find the wire harness (one wire) that hooks up the starter, take off the harness. Now use the speaker wir…

%DETAILS% Answer Hey Ron==If it doesn't make any noise, check the battery cables making sure there is a good ground between the engine and body. If it has power to the lights, short across the small terminal labeled "S" NOT "R" on the starter solonoid and the battery cable at the starter. Thi…

%DETAILS% Answer Hey Johnny==Either the battery cable needs cleaning or replaced. It may be loose in the end. Also make sure you have a good ground between the engine and the body. Goodluck Joe

Honda Man's Answer Assuming you have already checked the obvious, the serpentine belt tensioner and belt. A common cause of the squeal in 4.0 Ford engines is the camshaft sychronizer (takes the place of the distributor on DIS, distributorless ignition systems). It sounds very similar to a belt sq…

Hey Chris==It would help if you stated what year and brand of car you have. If it is carbuerated, it is probably in the accelerator pump. If it is fuel injected, it can be the tenp sender, the injectors,the fuel pump low preasure. the troutle body itself. GoodluckJoe

%DETAILS% Answer Check your battery connections and make sure they are tight and not corroded. If that don't work take the battery out and take it to and autoparts store. Most will check it and re-charge it for free.

Try charging the battery first. if it wount chage it needa replaced. There are a lot of good batteries on the market and the difference in the price is the length of the warranty. Don't get one that is too small as it will fail soomer. GoodluckJoe

The problem is in the tire balance.Go to your local tire shop and have the tires rebalanced.answer more that likely is not tire balance tire balance will feel ruff at certain sppeds humming is either tire tread noise on pavement or wind noise but most likely to be tire tread only way to fix is to bu…

%DETAILS% The relay is bad. When you start it the relay is bypassed when the oil preasure gets over 4 pounds. Replace the relay will probably be a fuel pump going out. fuel pressure is critcal in a CFI unit. it must have at least 58 psi to start...56 psi= no start

%DETAILS% I would first have the alternater tested to be sure that it's good. If it is then make sure you're getting voltage to it when you hook it up on your car. If you take jumper cables off and it dies you're not getting voltage to the alternator. You could have a bad battery and if you're al…

%DETAILS% Answer it's probably either the ignition relay or the fuel pump relay.

Check battery first for proper voltage.If battery is good and your engine will turn over, check for ignition spark through ignition cables to spark plugs.If you have spark, check for proper fuel pressure.If battery is good but engine will not crank, suspect either the starter, solenoid, or ignition …

In the morning, all the metal parts in your car are literally smaller, because as science tells us, things shrink in the cold and expand in the heat. Some metal components in your ignition system, being colder, and thus smaller, are now farther apart. So it takes more electrical potential (voltage)…

check your battery cables and you ground. You may want to check your alternator, if the car only starts when jumped started. IMprovement to answer: If the new battery doesn't start the car, obviously it's not the alternator causing the car not to start... Check the starter relay under the hood if …

%DETAILS% Answer Clean the battery cables first.

My guesses are:1. The fuel filler cap breather hole is blocked. Take off the filler and try the engine again - take care with fuel fumes! 2. The in-line fuel filter(s) is blocked. 3. There's a piece of rag in the tank that's being sucked into the fuel line (Yes, this really happened to me once!). 4.…

You take the bolts out of it.... replace with new starter and put the bolts back in Although Chiltons shows the removal of the starter from the car, I can't find the location of the starter under the hood. I think it's quite a distance from the battery, but I'm unsure. Can someone help me…

Hey Richard==TAke it to auto zone and have them check it out free. GoodluckJoe

Get an OBD II scan tool that will show live data. (most autoparts store have loaners, be sure to ask for one the will show live data) Pull up the RPM reading and crank the engine over. Hold accelerator to floor to shut off fuel to the engine. No reading find the crank sensor, inspect for damage, unp…

Well somethings i need to know? Is the truck engine turning over and just not starting? If the truck is turning over i would first off guess either gas or elelctrical problems. If the starter is not turning the engine over, then i would point at the starter relay (you should hear that click when…

your igniter is the least common thing to check if your car wont start. check your fuel pump first. their are three things that can cause it to do that. your fuel, ignition, or your compression. an igniter with run you over 150 dollars. start with the small inexpensive stuff first. buy or rent a fue…

%DETAILS% would check the crank sensoe 2 c if it is pulsating. For an engine to run, you need air, fuel and a spark. 1)Check to see if you have spark at the end of one of the spark plug wires. 2)To check for fuel, turn the key to the ON position but do not start. The fuel pump will run a…

Fuel filter is plugged or fuel line is cinked, after highway driving where fuel flow is greatest the pump cannot maintaine the flow and engine "runs out of gas" after an hour the fuel line is full again by gravity. Run with a greater than half a tank until you get it fixed You might have a faul…

%DETAILS% Answer Fuel pressure regulator or bad injector is allowing the fuel delivery system to loose pressure and drain back to the tank. There's No gas at the injectors for for normal start up.

This is a problems with the Starter. I have a similar problems and resplace the starter and it fixed the problems. Car is old, recommend go to junkyard and but use Starter. why not check to see if there is gas delivered to the fuel injectors, see if the electrical system is delivering to the …

on the right of the fender under the hood there's a blue relay one relay but two plug's end together you would need to go to the dealer in get one or a salvage yard autopzone and o'reilly's don't Carrie it at all. the relay's are bad about going bad ...

I don't think your car has one.

First change the fuel filter. Check the cat convertor. Is the temp gauge showing the engine running hot? Could be a water pump prob if so. second the first answer probably a clog in your exhaust,if not my camaro did something similar it was mass airflow sensor,but if that was th…

good luck you need to disconnect the two wire spout connector shorting bar located between the battery and data link connector

Get a manual on your car from the parts store or from AUTOBOOKSONLINE.COM. This is not a job for the backyard mechanic as you have to hold the engine while the trans is pulled.

HmmmmmBad Wire? It could be because your ignitation switch is bad and all you are doing is bypassing the signal from the ignation to the starter

This sounds like there are some teeth missing on the flywheel. If the bad spot is positioned over the starter gears, the starter will just spin but if it catches on a good part, it will turn the engine over fine. Just what the previous answer said. You have some teeth missing on your flywheel. T…

%DETAILS% Okay, my guess is that your steering wheel has jammed against the ignistion locking mechanism, and that you are jostling it a little when you get in and out of the car. Try moving the wheel left and right (it's still locked, so it won't move much) while turning the key. Hope that this h…

Just changed the starter in my daughter's '97 Aspire, two days ago. It'll help if you go buy the replacement starter prior to removing the old one. It cost me a little over $100 with a $30 core charge.First remove the battery. You'll then need a 8mm, 12mm, and 14mm socket.Remove the two 8mm nuts hol…

I have a 2001 Saturn sc2 and i was reading the driver's manual about this because I had trouble too., It seems as though the car as steering lock where if if turn your steering wheel a certain way, then it locks the key from being turned. All you have to do is turn the steering wheel a little and th…

%DETAILS% Answer 1. Starter is frozen (bearings seized) 2. Poor contact at starter solinoid 3. Low or dead battery.

%DETAILS% Well it takes 3 things for an engine to run,fuel,air and fire. I would start checking the fuel pump output first as you said it had fire timing belt broke if you checked all the fuel,air,fire

Try getting a new Starter, however, since KIAs are a piece od S*** (I have one with the same problem, that nobody seems to know how to fix) Try getting in touch with a Kia dealer, even though it is going to be very expensive (~$500) as compared to a regular mechanic. Good luck, as I will need it too…

Answer Probably the ignition switch. HavE IT CHECKED OUT> neutral safety switch......located under the shifter panel

%DETAILS% Answer I would have the ignition module checked .

The ignition module is bolted to the back of the block..if it is original it is most likely fried.I had this issue exactly.The part is about $100,and it's really tough to get to.My car has run fine since I replaced mine.I doubt an 89 Cavalier has a factory anti theft system.Eventually it WILL NOT st…

You may want to check the fuel pump fuse first. I just had it happen to me. On the panel it is marked fp. In my experience changing the ignition module should fix the problem . Answer It could be the crankcase position sensor. If no pulses are seen from the sensor, the ignition module will …

it could be the vats security if you turn ignition switch to on and security light stays on the wire in the ignition lock is broken or if it is a automatic could be safety switch Generally, when the engine won't turn over, it's a battery problem. If you hear a clicking sound when you try to start…

You must remove the aluminum Intake manifold ( upper & middle portion only ) to access the spark plugs. It's best left to a Professional Mechanic to do the job. The cost can vary. Look at atleast $400.00.. Just as a side note. The biggest hassle will be putting all those hoses & wire plugs y…

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