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You're not imagining it. The ignition switch is made up of two parts, the lock assembly which handles the job of locking the steering column, and the switch element which does the electrical work. The switch element is made of...

You need to look on the dash to see if your theft light is active. The system will let you crank it a few times until it locks out the crank signal. You may need to try another key if...

Hello. This is not a problem with the alternator or the starter. I have yet to see a bad starter on this vehicle. It is almost always the battery. The battery will need to be load tested to verify this....

Fuel supply to the carburetor needs to be checked. The fuel system including the fuel pump and filter will need to inspected is there is no supply at the carburetor. The carburetor may need to be checked for filling as...

This truck came with a three different size engines. The most common reasons for no starts are the engine timing belt is broken. The fuel pump is not pumping and would need replacement. A qualified mechanic would be able to...

Hello, your car need three things to start: power, spark, and fuel. I would first have the battery tested https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-is-dead-inspectionand the battery cables cleaned to make sure that there is power getting to the ignition. A technician from YourMechanic can...

The best way to approach a starting (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-not-starting-inspection) issue like this is to break it down and start with one system at a time. Keep it as simple as possible. If you have not already checked for spark, you will...

There is a wide variety of reasons as to why a vehicle may not shift out of park. A common reason, however, is a failed brake switch located at the pedal. I would first test the brake switch to make...

Your transfer case may have an internal issue or a shift linkage issue may be the cause. I recommend you have a qualified technician check to see if the transfer case (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/transfer-case-output-shaft-seal-replacement) is defective or you have just a linkage...

Your vehicle having an idle issue is likely due to an air leak in the intake system or a sensor. Diagnosis of this problem is difficult on your year and model of truck. Finding the issue may be quick or...

Hello. For this issue with your 1997 Saab 900, I suggest checking the operation of the crank position sensor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/crankshaft-position-sensor-replacement). If the current position sensor goes bad, it won't send the parameters to the engine for it to calculate how...

The starter motor (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-does-a-starter-motor-work) is a 12 volt, permanent magnet DC motor that engages a small drive gear on the starter with a larger ring gear that is attached to the flexplate, or flywheel. The flexplate is bolted to the...

Cranking and turning over are both referring to the starter cranking or turning over the engine. If the key is turned inside the ignition and no sound is heard while attempting to start, the starter may be faulty. If a...

It sounds like your Tacoma may have a low battery, a failing battery cable (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/battery-replacement), or a bad starter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/starter-replacement). If the engine will only crank partially over then there is either not enough power getting to the starter or...

There can be quite a few reasons why you are experiencing a hard start condition in your Honda Civic. This can range from a weak fuel pump, dirty idle air control valve, a failing fuel pressure regulator or perhaps it...

There are a number of reasons why your van will crank and not start. You can have anything from a faulty fuel pump, a bad crank sensor, an internal engine failure or too many other things to count. A mechanic...

It is quite possible that the fuel filter is what is causing your no start issue. If the fuel filter becomes clogged with debris, the fuel pressure at the fuel rail will decrease due to the restriction. If the fuel...

This might be a problem with the theft deterrent system, if you have another key you might try using that, otherwise you might need a certified mechanic to scan for engine codes and verify that the oil pressure switch is...

When you say won't start (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-not-starting-inspection), I will assume it is a crank no start. There are at least two possible failures for the no start. First and most common is the the fuel pump and filter. The next most...

Hi. If the engine cranks normally but doesn't start, most likely the engine is not getting fuel or spark. Just because you have fuel pressure from the pump doesn't mean that fuel is getting to the engine. In modern vehicle,...