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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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 faultyQ2,
Engine will not crankA2.
Battery dischargedBattery cables loose, corroded or worn outTransaxle range switch faulty (Vehicle with automatic transaxle only)Fusible link blownStarter motor faultyIgnition switch faultyIgnition lock switch faultyREMEDYCharge or replace batteryRepair or replace cablesAdjust or replace switchReplace fusible linkRepair starter motorReplace ignition switchReplace ignition lock switch
does it click? What happens when you turn the key?
does it click? What happens when you turn the key?
does it click? What happens when you turn the key?
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