I can see the altenator turning but the car wont start and it seems like my battery is being drained.I jumped it today and it just sounds like it wants to but wont,anybody think they mite know wats happening?thank you
2006-12-28 16:53:55 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Chevrolet
Trade it in !!!
2006-12-28 16:57:25 · answer #1 · answered by The Git! 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Engines need to have a fuel and air mixture getting to the carb and also need to have "spark".
1. remove the air cleaner cover and work the throttle while you look into the carb. You should see a very small stream of fuel. If you see fuel then try and start it.
If it still won't start check for spark.
To check for spark: pull the coil wire end off at the coil and hold it very near a metal part that you know will be a good electrical ground using an insulated tool such as pliers that have rubber coated handles. Have someone turn the engine over and see if you have an electrical spark from the wire to the metal.
How dirty is the air filter and when was a tune up done?
If you want to just through a little cash and effort at it, I would buy a distributor cap and a new rotor as well as a fuel filter as these items are cheap and just might do the trick.
Water in the fuel could also be the problem.
2006-12-29 01:48:04 · answer #2 · answered by Ta Dah! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eliminate the problem by steps. starting w/ easiest.
1. take the battery out(2-bolts for battery cables,1 or 2 for
battery holdown) and have it tested for free at a parts store.
2. if batt is good, try alternator(little more detailed-at least its rear
wheel drive)and have it tested as above.(do them both @ same
time if you can)
3.if both are good and back in properly, turn key to on pos. do not
crank. listen for a humming noise(fuel pump). it will last about
3 sec. if you don't hear it possibly the pump.
if you don't find the problem take it to a mechanic, or you'll start
chasing the problem and it can cost $$.
good luck.
p.s. im pretty sure it's fuel injected(no carb)no matter if a v6 or v8
2006-12-29 07:49:22 · answer #3 · answered by buddy leight 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3 things needed to start and run fire fuel and air whats missing start by checking 4 spark at the coil if no spark ur on the right track if spark is stong check fuel etc ...good luck hope this helps
2006-12-29 00:56:28 · answer #4 · answered by drvshaftdrew 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
altenator is turnig doesnt mean its working go get it tested!!!! if its not charging it will run on the batt for a bit but not long.
2006-12-29 01:06:38 · answer #5 · answered by david 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well is it getting gas, does it turn over when you turn the key,
If it cranks and will not start pour a little gas down the car and crank the car.
2006-12-29 00:58:41 · answer #6 · answered by goldwing127959 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it's your fuel pump. the motor is turing over but it won't catch and fire. it has no gas, check the fuel pump.
2006-12-30 06:07:31 · answer #7 · answered by crazymofo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it make a clicking niose?
2006-12-29 00:57:16 · answer #8 · answered by moneyraker1 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
check for fuel and spark
2006-12-29 00:58:42 · answer #9 · answered by Kristine H 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
buy a new car..
2006-12-29 09:53:16 · answer #10 · answered by Paul 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋