car wont start
#1
car wont start
i got a 92 coupe 5 speed will not hold a charge and even when on charge or after being charged it will not start. what should i be looking for as the problem??? i replaced the starter but that didnt change any results...could it be my timing belt that has failed on me??? please i need help with this real bad
please and thank you
please and thank you
#2
Your description is confusing...
Does the starter crank the engine?
A battery that doesn't hold a charge can be checked at places like AutoZone.
If the starter cranks the engine, then the battery & starter are doing their jobs. In that case, check for lack of spark or lack of fuel. Try spraying starter-fluid or carb-cleaner into the throttle while starting. If it fires then your spark is OK.
If the starter doesn't crank the engine then it might be a bad starter. But you already replaced that. So maybe bad connections at the big fat power wires.
A failed timing belt would result in no compression. The starter cranks the engine too fast, because there's no compression. Just a constant motor sound, you'll notice the difference when there's no compression. Or you can actually measure your compression.
Does the starter crank the engine?
A battery that doesn't hold a charge can be checked at places like AutoZone.
If the starter cranks the engine, then the battery & starter are doing their jobs. In that case, check for lack of spark or lack of fuel. Try spraying starter-fluid or carb-cleaner into the throttle while starting. If it fires then your spark is OK.
If the starter doesn't crank the engine then it might be a bad starter. But you already replaced that. So maybe bad connections at the big fat power wires.
A failed timing belt would result in no compression. The starter cranks the engine too fast, because there's no compression. Just a constant motor sound, you'll notice the difference when there's no compression. Or you can actually measure your compression.
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