“Hello? I need help. My car just wouldn’t start, I’ve tried everything I know to get it working, but it just wouldn’t budge.”
An age-old cry for help, definitely as old as the automobile itself. Since cars started roaming the world’s roads, almost every driver throughout history has encountered the same predicament. AutoHub360.com writer Laurentiu Iacob agrees, while also providing a glimmer of hope to those without the slightest idea of why their car just wouldn’t start:
Here are some of the most common reasons why a car wouldn’t start up the way it’s supposed to:
Dead battery – The battery is the vehicle’s sole electricity source, and when it can no longer hold a charge, the car struggles to get its inner mechanisms going. There would be times when people would unknowingly leave their car’s dome lights turned on overnight, or it might be that the battery’s terminals are corroded because of age. A dead battery is typically identified by virtue of a clicking noise when the engine is prompted to start. Either way, a dead battery means a stalled car, until such is properly replaced or repaired at a local Orlando auto repair shop like Fast Lane Automotive.
Faulty ignition switch – If there’s enough reason to believe that the car’s battery is relatively new and fault-free as of the moment, then a busted ignition switch is another likely culprit. The ignition switch is responsible for igniting the fuel and jumpstarting the engine. Troubleshooting a broken ignition switch is easy. Note that if turning on the headlights is possible as opposed to starting the engine, then the switch needs servicing from a skilled Orlando auto repair specialist.
Busted starter motor – The starter motor’s job is to physically will the pistons inside the engine into motion, jumpstarting the engine. As soon as the starter motor fails, it lacks enough power to turn on the engine and prevents the combustion process from starting. Similar to the symptoms of a broken ignition switch, a distinct clicking sound is a sign.
Defective fuel pump – This component is exactly what its name implies—it is responsible for pumping the fuel from the tank into the combustion chamber, allowing the spark plugs to ignite the fuel and start the engine. Needless to say, no fuel equates to an engine that won’t start.
(Source: Common Reasons why your Car Won’t Start, AutoHub360.com, July 3, 2012)