What people keep running into with starting issues
Complaints tagged starting issues, each raised by more than one person. One-off posts are not included.
3 recurring problems · 160 people · 4 forums we read
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- 143Vehicle 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.
- 15Car won't start or shift gears after dead batteryA dead battery can reset the vehicle's electronic control modules and disrupt the transmission computer, causing the car to fail to start even after a jump or experience severe shifting issues while driving. These computer resets prevent the engine from properly engaging and stop the transmission from switching gears, leaving drivers stranded with electrical components working but the vehicle unable to move.
- 2Why does my car make rapid clicking when I turn the key?Rapid clicking when turning the key typically indicates that the battery has enough power to engage the starter solenoid, but not enough to spin the engine. Based on driver experiences, even after attempting a jump-start or verifying battery connections, this symptom can stem from a failing starter motor, a poor ground connection, or a battery that has failed under load despite showing surface voltage.
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