Questions

When I turn the key in the ignition nothing happens?

When I turn the key in the ignition nothing happens?

If nothing happens when you turn the ignition key to the “Start” position, it means that the starter motor doesn’t turn over the engine. The starter motor itself or a starter solenoid could be bad – it’s a common problem at higher mileage.

What electrical problems can cause a car not to start?

If your vehicle won’t start, it’s usually caused by a dying or dead battery, loose or corroded connection cables, a bad alternator or an issue with the starter. It can be hard to determine if you’re dealing with a battery or an alternator problem.

What causes a car to be completely dead?

It sounds like you may have a weak battery, a failing voltage regulator or failing alternator. As you may know, the alternator charges the battery while the engine runs by generating amperage and recharging the battery while the engine turns the alternator pulley.

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What are the symptoms of a bad ignition key?

Top 5 Signs of a Failing Ignition

  • Key won’t turn. If the key won’t turn be sure that the ignition lock is not engaged by turning the steering wheel back-and-forth until it locks.
  • Stalling engine.
  • Flickering dash lights.
  • No sound from starter motor.
  • Car does not start.

Can a dead battery still be jumped?

No, the battery cannot be too dead that it cannot be jump started. First of all, this is a chemical element. So, naturally, it can’t just “stop working” without a single symptom. There is not a chemical reaction that could immediately interrupt itself under these conditions.

Can a car battery be so dead it wont jump start?

YES, a car battery can get so dead it will not receive a jump start anymore. To cut to the chase, and just before we get to the meaty stuff, a “dead” car battery is an indicator of different factors—and almost always, these occur all at the same time.