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Starting issues - No / Doesn't / Won't Start - MERGED

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prodsm

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All "my car won't start" discussion threads are merged HERE. We've basically made it easier for those who insist upon not searching by grouping together all threads from those with similar issues so you can just scroll through and see some possible solutions. To search for info within this thread, use the "Search This Thread" feature in the black bar about 3" above what you're reading right now.

Could be anything from a loose battery terminal to internal engine damage, and literally everything in between which may involve the electrical, fuel, and ignition system...possibly even something that you screwed up while working on the car yourself. While it's unlikely we're going to diagnose and solve your problem over the internet, feel free to discuss any possible solutions.




I live in Canada and right now its not very warm out, about -30c
my car does not have a block heater too keep it warm.

I tryed to start my car this morning and it wouldent start, ive had this problem before but this time, the car doesnt crank at all it just makes a sound that sounds like an electric drill.

Whats wrong.

Thanks
 
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I'll check the coolant temp sensor and see if that's causing some problems. I replaced that not too long before I started the work on the head but the wire to it was always really temperamental so I'll check it and make sure it's still connected. I've been able to start it like this on starting fluid in the past so it should turn over for a few seconds and then die (When I got the car we weren't sure what was wrong with it so I used starter fluid in the intake and got it to start up, the fuel pump has been replaced since then which is why I find it to be kind of strange that this new one stopped working too)

The spark was kind of a mixture of blue/orange. I don't have a spare battery right now that I can in place of the current one which is why I was trying to jump it with another car. I'll give it another shot tonight and see if I can get it to turn over.
 
check your fuel pump relay, and make sure the injectors pulse by manually setting them off with a 9 volt. sometimes after sitting with the shite fuel we have nowadays will shellac the injectors and freeze them.

past that, ensure that the fuel pump is priming when you cycle the key (audibly or physically)

also, ensure the coils are getting a solid 12v feed with DMM.
 
"My GSX will crank when i turn the ignition key, but it wont start. Although when I turn the ignition key ill pump the gas and she will start. But this last time i did that something popped i figured out that what popped was the air intake blasting a force of air out (All of my hoses are connected and my fuses are all still in good shape). I don't know whats wrong and i need help please."
 
When I turned the key while pumping the gas peddle to try and start my car the air intake blew air out which made a popping sound and I don't know why it did that and I don't know why it won't start.
 
If you really have crank walk, then you may have busted the crank sensor.

If this is the case, the car will not start.

Have you checked your crankshaft endplay?

.002-.010 and you are ok

More than .010 you are chewing up the crank thrust.
 
Please rewrite your first post. And you do realize pumping the gas on a fuel injected car does nothing.
Alot of the time this is true but when my car had its crappy turbo injectors my car would not start and idle it would start then die unless I started it and hit the gas simutaniously if I didn't hit the gas after I turn the key it would simply die LOL
 
After you turn the key.....yes it does something.
People used to pump the pedal on carburetor cars to get fuel. That doesn't apply on injected cars with the key off. Pumping the pedal just opens and closes the plate.
 
I have a 97 GSX 6 bolt swap and I turned the car on this morning and it was driving fine, I drive to school and as I pulled into the parking space it turned off ? It then wouldn't turn back on? I waited about an hour and it turned on again but as I tried to move it turned off again and wouldn't start after? What can it be?
 
After you turn the key.....yes it does something.
People used to pump the pedal on carburetor cars to get fuel. That doesn't apply on injected cars with the key off. Pumping the pedal just opens and closes the plate.

I never said I pumped the peddle before I turned the key, I said when I turn the key I'll pump the peddle while doing so.
 
If you really have crank walk, then you may have busted the crank sensor.

If this is the case, the car will not start.

Have you checked your crankshaft endplay?

.002-.010 and you are ok

More than .010 you are chewing up the crank thrust.

Thank U sir and everyone else for the info I will try this out and get back to u guys as soon as I can
 
When I turned the key while pumping the gas peddle to try and start my car the air intake blew air out which made a popping sound
Have someone watch the engine while doing this to find out (perhaps with their hand) where this "air intake blew air out" is happening. Do you mean out the air filter, throttle body, intake manifold, intake piping, or ...?
 
So I was headed to a car meet and long story short my car just shut off in the middle of the road. Luckily i was able to turn into a parking lot right before the steering wheel locked up. My buddy and I checked out the battery and found that the negative terminal had been rigged to the grounding wire with some sort of glueish stuff(pic below). What he did was secure the grounding wires to the terminal using the terminal bolt. It worked for a while, then shut off again... We're thinking its either a bad grounding wire and or negative terminal. What do you guys think?
 
I don't see a picture added to the post but I am gathering that the ground cable to the terminal was glued on rather then secured with the clamp built into most terminals?
If that is the case then I would recommend grabbing a new terminal and actually securing the ground wire in the terminal the loss of the ground can cause the car to die.
 
I don't see a picture added to the post but I am gathering that the ground cable to the terminal was glued on rather then secured with the clamp built into most terminals?
If that is the case then I would recommend grabbing a new terminal and actually securing the ground wire in the terminal the loss of the ground can cause the car to die.
Ok thanks for some reason its not allowing me to upload any pics
 
+1 on what 95mitsubGSX said.

Grab a new terminal and secure it properly, as a broken or bad ground will shut car down and won't let it crank over. Have had this problem 2 separate times 1 year apart.
 
Have someone watch the engine while doing this to find out (perhaps with their hand) where this "air intake blew air out" is happening. Do you mean out the air filter, throttle body, intake manifold, intake piping, or ...?

It comes out of the Air intake/filter that connects to the mass air flow sensor which is connected to my turbo.
 
Backfire???...anyone ever played around with the plug wires? Double check the firing order just to be sure.
 
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