Engine turns over but won't start
11-04-2008, 10:00 AM
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Engine turns over but won't start
It has been hesitating on starts lately in the colder temps, and yesterday finally would just turn over but not catch.
There is a smell of gas, so I know it's not the fuel system.
Also, if I press the gas to the floor and turn it over 10-20 times, it will start and run normally. So I know it's not the plugs/coilpacks, etc.
Taking it in tomorrow for scheduled service anyway, just wondered if the great AW brain can help in the meantime.
There is a smell of gas, so I know it's not the fuel system.
Also, if I press the gas to the floor and turn it over 10-20 times, it will start and run normally. So I know it's not the plugs/coilpacks, etc.
Taking it in tomorrow for scheduled service anyway, just wondered if the great AW brain can help in the meantime.
11-04-2008, 01:07 PM
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When mine went bad, the needle still displayed the right temp
But the car had lots of trouble starting. It's something like a $25 part which is an easy DIY, so it's a good place to start with troubleshooting.
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11-05-2008, 08:49 PM
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I think he meant if you have a....
...CEL while youur ignition is on (cause you should have a CEL on). If you don't, the problem is usually either bad ECU or for example your chip needs to be reseated, resoldered.