Top 10 Reasons for Vehicles That Don't Start

Top 10 Reasons to See Vehicles Coming to Ace Automotive Without Starting Problems

1. Electric fuel pump failure / fuel filter limitation

One of the most common non-startable problems I’ve seen recently is the electric fuel in the tank, mainly due to the lack of proper scheduled maintenance of the vehicle owner by not changing the fuel filters at the right intervals. The pump is out of order. , Some fuel filters can cost about. Replacing fuel pumps costs nearly $ 800.00 on some vehicles, such as in the late 90’s, while it costs more than $ 100.00 to replace several times a year. How many times do you want to pay? Another cause of premature fuel pump failure is that the electric fuel pump becomes “dry” when the fuel level drops below 1/4 tank over a long period of time or when there is a complete shortage of fuel. The pump will break almost immediately. .. For Vortec Design GM engines 4.3L, 5.7L with CPI fuel injection system, the CPI unit fails in various ways. The plastic tube leaks and “the poppet is clogged and the fuel pressure regulator leaks.

2. Timing belt failure / Timing belt tensioner failure

Timing belts are designed to last about. 40,000-60,000 miles under normal use, if the timing belt is not replaced before it “breaks”, expensive engine damage can occur on some vehicles such as Honda, Acura, Nissan and Mitsubishi. .. Always replace the timing belt shortly before the recommended replacement interval and check the tensioner replacement if in doubt. Timing belt tensioner failures are common.

3. Includes Distributor Failure / Ignition Control Module

Gm4 cylinder in the mid-1980s. V-6s Electronic Distributor 4, Cylinder, V-6, V-8 Almost All GM 1988-1998) 80s / 90s Ford TFI Ignition (Gray Module Bolted Outside Distributor) Distribution Ford pickup assembly in the module I’ve seen many Honda distributor failures, especially due to bearing failures.

4. ECM / PCM failure (computer)
5. Primarily a GM product in the mid-1980s, the 2.8L engine and “W” are in the 8th position on VIN #.
6. Alternator

The most problematic alternator I’ve seen is the mid-1980s GM CS130 / CS130D for the CS130, and in later GMs the CS130D became something like 92, later Gran Am, Gran Prix, etc. I will.

7. Crank / cam sensor

Late model 92-93 Chrysler car 3.3L engine Caravan, Voyager, mid-1980s GM 2.0L crank sensor 2.5L crank sensor Mid 80s-early 90s GMV-6s crank sensor 90s jeep 4.0L engine cam / crank sensor Mitsubishi Galan 4 Cylinder engine crank sensor (Failure due to balance belt failure and belt breakage will cut the sensor wire and damage the sensor)

8. Battery / cable / clamp

Many neglected corroded batteries find their way to our facility. Batteries don’t last forever! Inadequate maintenance often results in many battery failures and other problems.

9. Electrical problems

Ford ignition switches, escorts in the early 90’s, the electrical part of the ignition switch is internally separated. Some Ford ignition switches are known to cause a fire.

10. Other

Vehicles running out of fuel due to inaccurate fuel gauge

Engine locked due to lack of oil

Clogged exhaust system (catalytic converter)

The engine cannot be turned over if the flywheel teeth are missing or worn

Bad fuel injector

However, because of the petrol brand used, I have never seen or heard a car start or run badly.

Randy Harkins

Technician Ace Automotive Owner

11924 Pacific Highway Sw.

Lakewood, Washington, 98499

253-691-6206

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