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Anonymous Posted on Oct 16, 2011

Wont start when i crank engine new battery, doesnt seem to be getting spark

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  • Anonymous Nov 17, 2011

    does it click? What happens when you turn the key?

  • Anonymous Nov 17, 2011

    does it click? What happens when you turn the key?

  • Anonymous Nov 17, 2011

    does it click? What happens when you turn the key?

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MY1995 S 10BLAZER 4.3 VORTEC CRANKS BUT WONT START.NEW FUEL PUMP HAS SPARK PLUGS APPEAR DRY .WHEN I REMOVE #1 SPARK PLUG ENGINE YET NOISY STARTS. TROUBLESHOOT

Make sure the battery has a full charge and battery connections all good. Engine cranking, the vehicle systems get battery voltage. Engine running, the vehicle systems get generator voltage, that can be several volt difference.
It seems like years ago I heard about removing spark plug on a vehicle that was hard to start, because of low battery. I tried it and it worked. Of course the engine was noisy as heck and it didn't run worth a darn, but, it started. In that example, I don't think it would matter which plug? I tried that about 50 years ago.
You can use digital multimeter across battery posts, everything off. The generic spec for a full charge is around 12.6 volts. Leave the meter leads touching battery posts, have helper turn key to crank, generic info says it shouldn't drop below 9.6 volts. If it drops way down, you need to get it checked out.
Also, if you have that spider fuel system, it is noted for problems.
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Changed alternator turns over still wont crank

Check some fuses or see if you are getting any kind of spark. Spark at the plugs or injectors.
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My 97 bmw28is wont start everyting was working fine.batterry is full ibut cae r wont start

wont crank?
or cranks robustly (the crankshaft spins fast) but wont start.
all cars that dont start one, all ran when new. etc.
what counts is the now. only.
you need to do the tests. all covered in the FSM or at alldata.com
i cant help you because you . cuz did not say crank or start? so......

1: test all fuses. (not just gandering, use a meter)
2: check battery voltage 12.6vdc rested.
3: if not cranking, wiggle the shilter (a/t) or clutch if m/T
if a/t? try cranking in Neutral. cranks now? bingo.
4: cranks ok, and fast so check spark/

ill end there, due to vast number of tests and no clear stated
symptoms.
ever give it a full tuneup (60,000 mile service schedule?) or this DECADE. if not why ask the spark plug question.
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Rav4 wont start but cranking and no engine an overdrive light

Does this engine have fuel? Does it have spark? Is it getting air? These are the questions you need to answer. First thing you should check for is spark due to it being the easiest to diagnose. Hope this helps. Btw air is almost never the issue. So check for fuel next
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97 blazer cranks but wont start,when does start runs great

Your next step in diagnosis your problem should be to check for spark, you'll have to use a spark tester for this, simply removing a spark plug and looking at it WILL NOT WORK, a spark tester looks similar to a spark plug but it has about a 3/4" gap.

Another thing you should check is the voltage of the battery with a multimeter while cranking the engine, if it drops below 9.6v your computer will turn off and your injectors wont fire and neither will your plugs.
If you don't have a multimeter just try jump starting the vehicle.

Hope this helps
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sounds like you need a new battery, it probably isnt running enought cranking amps to start your car, try a different battery and it should start fine
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1.) spray engine starting fluid into air intake ---remove air filter if necessary.
2.) if ignition only on this spray, then seek bad fuel supply problem.
3.) if no ignition, check for spark.
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Seems battery being drained

Q1. Engine will not start or is hard to start (Cranks OK) A1 -Ignition lock switch faulty -Ignition coil faulty -Power transistor faulty -Spark plugs faulty -Ignition wiring disconnected or broken -Spark plugs faulty Q2, Engine will not crank A2. Battery discharged Battery cables loose, corroded or worn out Transaxle range switch faulty (Vehicle with automatic transaxle only) Fusible link blown Starter motor faulty Ignition switch faulty Ignition lock switch faulty REMEDY Charge or replace battery Repair or replace cables Adjust or replace switch Replace fusible link Repair starter motor Replace ignition switch Replace ignition lock switch
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