Your car may not always start, even if it's a newer model or you keep up with the maintenance and repairs. There are many common causes of this type of issue, making it necessary to become educated to ensure you can avoid the problem. Here are a few reasons why your car may not start.
Dead Battery
Your battery won't last forever, especially if it exceeds four to six years. It may also form a bit of corrosion and rust on the different parts. If the battery isn't working and is dead, your engine can't start. Check to see if you left any lights on in the car, which can also drain the battery. A technician can quickly install a new battery if this is the issue. Fortunately, it's an affordable fix that won't cost a lot.
No Gas
Ask yourself if you filled up your car with gas in the last few days or weeks. If you haven't, then this is likely why your car won't start. Engines rely on gas to operate and won't turn on if the tank is empty. Refill the tank with a can of gas or take it to a technician. The gas indicator light may also not be reliable and can become inaccurate at times, which also requires a diagnosis to ensure the issue is fixed.
Faulty Ignition
Your engine may not start, but your car lights still turn on both inside and outside the vehicle. This indicates the ignition is faulty and likely needs to be replaced. A technician can inspect the issue and diagnose it to ensure the proper repairs are performed.
Bad Starter
Starters are prone to failing at times and won't allow your car to start. This will prevent the engine from cranking when you try to turn the key in the ignition. You may even hear a loud clicking noise.
Clogged Fuel Filter
The fuel filter can get clogged easily when the part is used for 20,000 to 40,000 miles. It can last even longer if you own a newer model of a car. A technician can inspect the part to tell you if it's not allowing enough fuel to be transported to the engine.
If your car isn't starting, you can reach out to our dealership in Sanford, FL, to obtain help from our service team. We can diagnose the problem to ensure the engine starts working again.
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