Crank but will not start?

LWATSON2022!!

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2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE
AUTOMATIC
250,000 MILES

The radiator 3-way connector for the radiator hoses burst. Causing all fluids to run out and it started to run hot right when I made it home. I turned the car off and let it sit until the next day and tried to start it up, but it will turn on and act like it want to start. The oil is fine it's not milky or anything.

Thursday, December 15th, 2022 AT 2:03 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
110,176 POSTS

Hi,

There is a chance that coolant got into something and its shorting things.

In most all cases, the cause of a crank no start condition is either lack of fuel or loss of ignition spark. Here is what I need you to do:

First, see if the engine will start if you use starting fluid. If it does and then stalls, we know it is a fuel-related issue.

If there is no change, then I need you to check for spark to the plugs.

Here is a link that explains how to check:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-for-ignition-spark

Try this and let me know the results. Also, if you can record it cranking and upload it for me to hear, it could be helpful.

Take care,

Joe

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Thursday, December 15th, 2022 AT 8:32 PM