Cranks but does not start

PAT SHOT VAN

MEMBER
1993 OPEL ASTRA
1.4L
4 CYL
2WD
MANUAL
124,500 MILES

Hi, I was driving an the battery died due to alternator did not charging it, so the car stopped. There was smoke coming from the bonnet. So I have replaced the alternator and spark plugs but it just crank does not start at all. Please help it is listed above four speed.

Saturday, June 8th, 2019 AT 3:49 AM

1 Reply

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
110,176 POSTS

Welcome to 2CarPros.

First, did you confirm that the smoke came from the alternator? If the regulator failed and over charged, it could have blown fuses or damage wiring.

First, confirm that no fuses are blown in the under hood or instrument panel fuse box. Here are a few links to help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-car-fuse-works

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

If all fuses are good and the starter engages and turns the engine but it refuses to start, chances are it is a fuel or ignition issue. Take a look through this link.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Joe

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Sunday, June 9th, 2019 AT 7:38 PM