What people keep running into with engine starting issues
Complaints tagged engine starting issues, each raised by more than one person. One-off posts are not included.
3 recurring problems · 111 people · 4 forums we read
Raised more than once
Most people first.
- 73Vehicle cranks after fuel pump replacement but won't startA replacement fuel pump can deliver pressure while flooding the engine with excess gas, preventing it from catching. This leaves the vehicle cranking normally but refusing to start or run.
- 36Why does my car make a loud rattle when starting the engine?An engine startup rattle indicates a mechanical noise occurring immediately upon ignition. This issue stops the engine from idling smoothly and can cause severe shaking throughout the vehicle cabin.
- 2Why is my car hard to start after getting gas?Filling up the gas tank floods the engine with excess fuel, creating an overly rich condition that causes the car to bog down or refuse to start normally. Drivers have to resort to holding down the gas pedal while cranking to clear the extra fuel before the vehicle will finally fire up and run smoothly.
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