Why won’t my car start? Top 5 Reasons

Jul 8, 2020

No one like when their car won’t start. Here are five top reasons your car will not start.

Your spark plugs need replacing.

Spark plugs are part of your ignition system and play a major role in your vehicle’s ability to start and run properly. If your car’s engine cranks as if it’s trying to start, but won’t turn fire, this is a sign that your spark plugs are possibly in need of replacement.

Your fuel injection system may need servicing.

Fuel injectors are your engine’s fuel delivery system. If your car starts and immediately dies, the solution may be a fuel injection service or a fuel injector(s) replacement.

You might have a dead battery.

If you do not have the handiness of automatic headlights or you (or your passenger) distractedly left your interior dome light on overnight, your battery might have drained itself out of power. You will know your battery is dead if you put the key into the ignition, turn it and nothing happens.

A clogged fuel filter.

If your engine cranks but does not start, your fuel filter could be partially blocked. If your engine takes too long to start, your fuel filter may be partly blocked. Some vehicle’s fuel filters are now only serviceable with your fuel pump assembly, so do not be alarmed if you cannot find a scheduled maintenance service interval for your fuel filter.

A bad ignition switch.

The symptoms are easily confused with those of a dead battery (nothing happens when you turn the key), but you may still have power to operate your car radio, interior lights, or headlights. If this is the case, then your battery is likely still okay, and you should book an appointment for an ignition system diagnosis.

If your car will not start, it’s usually at the most inopportune moment and you’re looking for a quick fix. The Beach Mazda Service Department is here to save the day!