Car would not start.

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Will it start with starter fluid at that temp?
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WAYNE SANUIK
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No. It will start perfect once the temperature goes above 5
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Okay, when it doesn't start, I need you to check for spark (and fuel) to the engine. It sounds like there is no spark.

Let me know so I can focus on the right system, electrical or fuel. It sounds like the electrical / ignition.
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I have a 2004 mazda 6 that I just bought and when I bought it, it was wrecked in the front. The air bags on both sides are deployed. The owners told me they took the alarm system off of the car and put it on their other car. After buying the car I tried to start it but it won't start, I've even tried spraying ether into the throttle body, but that doesn't work either. After charging the battery and trying to start it, it sounds like it wants to start but never does, what it the problem? Is it the engine itself, or some type of electrical problem?
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WRENCHTECH
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All "crank, no start" conditions are approached in the same way. Every engine requires certain functions to be able to run. Some of these functions rely on specific components to work and some components are part of more than one function so it is important to see the whole picture to be able to conclude anything about what may have failed. Also, these functions can ONLY be tested during the failure. Any other time and they will simply test good because the problem isn't present at the moment.
If you approach this in any other way, you are merely guessing and that only serves to replace unnecessary parts and wastes money.

Every engine requires spark, fuel and compression to run. That's what we have to look for.

These are the basics that need to be tested and will give us the info required to isolate a cause.

1) Test for spark at the plug end of the wire using a spark tester. If none found, check for power supply on the + terminal of the coil with the key on.

2) Test for injector pulse using a small bulb called a noid light. If none found, check for power supply at one side of the injector with the key on.

3) Use a fuel pressure gauge to test for correct fuel pressure, also noticing if the pressure holds when key is shut off.

4) If all of these things check good, then you would need to do a complete compression test.

Once you have determined which of these functions has dropped out,
you will know which system is having the problem.
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Having starting problems. Battery good. Problems Started when weather dropped below 30 degrees. Filled gas tank. Used can of Iso Heat in gas tank. Car started when 50 degrees last weekend, now will not start when below 20 degrees even in garage. Mazda Dealer said it could be fuel pump problem. $800 repair.
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Can you hear the pump run? It should do so for a few sec with the key on, have a listen, let me know,

mark (mhpautos)
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I hear something running affter I shut the engine off for a couple seconds. Similar sound when trying to start the engin.
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The pump should run for a few sec when you first turn on the ignition, back off a fuel line and place it in a container, turn on ignition, you should get a good stream of fuel for a few sec then it should turn off, can you check this?

Mark (mhpautos)
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SAMUELJB
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My car won't start when I try to start it the engine light and radio goes on but it won't start
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Does the starter make any noise? Are you sure the battery is good? Are the battery terminals clean and tight?
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My battery is good and the terminals are new and tight it just makes a sound like its on radio but it won't turn on
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Does the starter engage?
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I noticed that my car has not started on the first go. It tries to start but it stalls after few seconds. When I start it the second time it starts normally. And second thing I noticed that in every gear after 3000 rpm the torque is low that it cannot accelerate the car on those rpm's.
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Check fuel pressure with a gauge auto parts rent it you may need an adapter.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
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The car started after a jump and would not hold a charge so I replaced the alternator and changed spark plugs everything worked fine went to work next morning started right up drove to work no problems get off work ten hours later car would not start just cranked. I towed it home replaced fuel pump, still does not start. I replaced the camshaft position sensor still, does not start and when I crank it makes a funny noise now and try's to turnover, but still does not start.
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All "crank, no start" conditions are approached in the same way. Every engine requires certain functions to be able to run. Some of these functions rely on specific components to work and some components are part of more than one function so it is important to see the whole picture to be able to conclude anything about what may have failed. Also, these functions can only be tested during the failure. Any other time and they will simply test good because the problem is not present at the moment.
If you approach this in any other way, you are merely guessing and that only serves to replace unnecessary parts and wastes money.

Every engine requires spark, fuel and compression to run. That is what we have to look for.

These are the basics that need to be tested and will give us the information required to isolate a cause.

1) Test for spark at the plug end of the wire using a spark tester. If none found, check for power supply on the positive terminal of the coil with the key on.

2) Test for injector pulse using a small bulb called a noid light. If none found, check for power supply at one side of the injector with the key on.

3) Use a fuel pressure gauge to test for correct fuel pressure, also noticing if the pressure holds when key is shut off.

4) If all of these things check good, then you would need to do a complete compression test.

Once you have determined which of these functions has dropped out,
you will know which system is having the problem.
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TUGNUTT
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Sometimes eng. Won't start. Leave alone for hour or two and it starts fine. OBDII just reads err when linked up to DTC. New battery 4 months ago
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Mostlikely when the scan tool has a problem linking up it is a computer problem, did you do the scan yourself?
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Yes, pretty simple maybe OBDII is not working right? It is impossible to plug in wrong and it had new batteries also. Anyway car will start now
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