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Car having a problem starting?
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 1:12 pm
by spazegun2213
Alright, so recently my car is had a problem starting. Its very intermitent and so far I've not been stranded, but I'm growin worried.
The car will turn over about 2 times and then it just fizzles out. It seems to happen mainly when its cold but its been happening more and more.
Is it a failing coil? zak, darin?
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 1:40 pm
by WRXWagon2112
How old is the battery? And what kind / brand of battery is it?
--Alan
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 2:23 pm
by spazegun2213
WRXWagon2112 wrote:How old is the battery? And what kind / brand of battery is it?
--Alan
OE battery(20k on ie), It cranks just fine... and it does not sound like a dieing battery. its hard to diagnose random sounds over the inter net, but I'm 90% sure the batter is still good.
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 2:58 pm
by Sabre
Sparkplugs, coils, fuel pump (although I know yours is fine) all come to mind.
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 3:11 pm
by WRXWagon2112
Spark plugs could be coked-up which would prevent the engine from firing.
--Alan
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 3:27 pm
by spazegun2213
sabre wrote:Sparkplugs, coils, fuel pump (although I know yours is fine) all come to mind.
the fp is just fine. I know what its like to have one fail
WRXWagon2112 wrote:Spark plugs could be coked-up which would prevent the engine from firing.
--Alan
hmm, maybe I'll check them.
Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 6:55 pm
by zaxrex
If the car turns over two times an that is it, do you mean that it stops turning, or that it catches after turning the ignition key, rubs for a few revolutions and the dies?
Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 10:19 am
by spazegun2213
zaxrex wrote:If the car turns over two times an that is it, do you mean that it stops turning, or that it catches after turning the ignition key, rubs for a few revolutions and the dies?
it will turn over more than twice, but it makes a "funny" noise after a few cranks. Its not the battery, so I'm thinking maybe the plugs are a little fouled.
Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 12:04 pm
by drwrx
Normally fouled plugs will not cause the car to "not turn over"."
They can cause rough idle or a lack of ignition at start-up but it doesn't sound like they would be the cause of this situation.
An easy check is hook another battery up or do a jump from another running vehicle. If your's jumps to life than the answer is easy: Battery!
If the car turns over but doesn't start than the next in line is plugs, coil-packs, starter, alternator (there should be other apparent issues if the alternator is the problem).