How to Fix a Car That Cranks But Doesn't Start

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[@leonardofernandez7179]

i always start my truck(96 chevy silverado ) with alittle bit of gas it cranks but wont start only when i spray gas in to the carburator if i leave it more then an hour off i have to spary it what do i do ??

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[@wannnabelikeya]

My sparkplugs are ok and my fuel system is ok but it wont start 😭

[@billcallicott5599]

Scotty Kilmer Pickup will not start (but cranks) in cold weather unless jumped. Has new battery. Warmer weather starts fine.

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[@austinbrodeur22314]

I've been watching Scotty since i got my first car at 15. I'm now 26 and i STILL watch his videos, he's helped me fix every problem i've ever had on a car. Thank you Scotty

[@sherrykosborn]

Very inspirational!

[@WishUweRerME]

Scott because of you I started fixing my own cars. Man I wish I knew you in person. I've disassembled a front wheel hub bearing, changed a timing belt, water pump, alternator, fixed suspension and arm bar problems. Where before I'd have to rely on a jerk or be stranded, now I'm EMPOWERED Thanks Scotty for sharing your knowledge and making me stronger 5 foot woman who never gives up You're an Icon!

[@SOGEOMETRIC]

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[@SB-bm5vf]

Been wrenching for many years - Scotty is a joy to watch, but he's truly a pure journeyman and can teach many this time honored trade - thanks for all the free advise Sir!

[@veganallison]

what i love is that you make fixing and diagnosing cars sound and look so simple. it makes me feel more confident n secure about car problems. everyone knows the anxiety that comes with a car thats having problems.

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Joshua Vang if this guy was your dad he’s probably laugh at his own dad jokes

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He is your dad

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[@SteelWolf13]

He'd probably train you to do it your self.

[@DoseOfVirality]

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[@miklomorales4768]

Exactly! Lol

[@brocksamson1531]

The way he outlines problums and ways of going about fixing them is a treat. Makes me wounder why our society does not pay people like this what they need for working in a shop. I'm $900 into a starter problem and feel dumb not being able to fix it my self or fined someone like him. Good job man for all the good vids.

[@pamelah6431]

Finding a good mechanic who actually knows how to and bothers to diagnose problems instead of doing expensive experiments with adding or changing parts is as hard as finding a doctor who can and will diagnose and treat, not just throw pills at you.

[@Anas-po1xu]

Finally, someone who gives you real solutions to car trouble. This is two thumbs up. Best video on this subject I've seen hands down Keep doing what your doing Scotty.

[@Jaykilla1981]

How's your car Ana?

[@orangejjay]

You take away the stress of a problematic auto and make figuring out how to fix it 100x more fun. Thank you!

[@kobel1564]

This dude is the mvp of the internet ! Saving thousands by telling all the secrets of the Auto Mechanic world . Thank you good sir

[@Cheese_Meister]

This video gave me a lot more confidence with the errors of my vehicle and just handling myself when looking into the engine of a car. Thanks Scotty!

[@colorsmith5569]

This guy is awesome and gets to the point. Excellent video!

[@eMCiKey]

Even 2 years later! Top!

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And he does some nice random angles

[@caseyjones831]

Hey Scotty my Hyundai Getz wont start weve replaced the starter and it worked for a day and then wouldnt start again Then we replaced the crank sensor and it started up again for a half a day and stopped again Im lost somebody please help

[@wonka1327]

@@caseyjones831 Did you get it working?

[@Rhythm24inch]

Yeah v rare these days, people like the sound of their own voice eh!

[@Headshothorror4488]

Ur neighbors prob like wtf this guy doing laying in his truck bed talking to himself

[@taylorgines5669]

lmao😂😂

[@BigskyLovesSoup]

haha I have always thought that too

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Headshothorror4488 lmfaooooo😂😂😂😂

[@RADIUMGLASS]

lol funny, made me laugh.

[@iiatargetanalyst3046]

Headshothorror4488 lol

[@williamlorenzmedia9026]

That was the most straight forward way to determine why a car won't start that I have ever watched. You are entertaining and brilliant to know how to dumb it down for us shade tree mechanics!! Can't wait to try out as many of these techniques as it takes on my 2002 4Rumner that won't fire at all. Thanks!

[@dominus4uu]

Great video Scotty I have a 2003 Acura TL and was not starting when the engine was hot was cranking but no gas to start I found the problem to be the engine temperature sensor was acting up . The car starts fine when the engine was cold ,no check engine ,after I changed the sensor the car works much better big difference in acceleration. Have a great day Scotty .

[@owcomegawcustoms9501]

That helped out a lot, my car was parked up hill, so I rolled it back out of my drive way ,started up after 5 tries. THANK YOU BROTHER !!! GOD BLESS YOU !!!

[@footballHLTV]

For my car..there is spark in the plug but it wont start still

[@froellig]

Yes, he gets to the point quickly. Great vid.

[@nahh7329]

I was frustrated and in a bad mood after my car wouldn't start. This video made me feel more confident, but it also got me laughing too. Haven't been able to try all of this yet but I'm grateful to have found this channel.

[@sean9267]

"If you don't see any spark sparking..." Ah, wise words kemosabe...

[@arieltierra8513]

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[@hillsidetalon539]

If you don't ser anny spark to opel corsa 1.6

[@vasilybk1760]

He ment the spark plugs sparking, don’t act like u know more then him

[@juanmarti4671]

Scotty, this video is helping me and a friend in 2021. All i can say is thank you for sharing all this knowledge with us.

[@bjk1234xoxo]

If it wasn't for you Scotty. I would be hundreds and thousands of dollars 💰 in the hole over simple problems. Mechanics are to busy to search for the actual source and or more concerned about you coming back and spending more. I also love learning and getting my hands dirty. This might not mean much to you but YOU ARE LITERALLY THIS WOMEN'S S SAVOR!!! I had no father to be my teacher like you are. I struggle financially sense I come from a poverty family. The money you are helping me save is for a home I always wished and need. You help people save themselves and that make you a real life HERO ❤

[@FelliMania]

I’m having the same problem and his attitude just made my whole day

[@sergiobullitt4509]

this video helped a lot thanks mr Kilmer i replaced the distributor and that solved my problem and my car is on the road again thank god

[@davelopez2042]

Thanks Scotty , I do find your videos helpful. In this video you say there are two things that you need to start your vehicle ( spark and fuel) most common yes but it's actually four things: fuel, spark, compression, and timing. Thanks for your dynamic videos and keep up the good work. Your knowledge is priceless.

[@novarivera2679]

SCOTTY KILMER YOU ARE A LEGEND!!! Earned yourself yes ANOTHER subscriber . Thank you sooo much 🙏

[@Syrith]

scotty 8 years later and you're still helping people worldwide

[@lyfinlofi9400]

My car froze on me on the highway. I tried re-starting it, it cranks but doesn't start. Searched online and found this video --it helped me look for the problem and fix it! Thank you, thank you so much Scotty for putting out content like this, it literally saved our day!

[@bigbandtaka1791]

Literally my car just did the same thing

[@dre6036]

@@bigbandtaka1791 what was it

[@bigbandtaka1791]

@@dre6036 idek I sold my car it was cranking but never start as if it was outta gas

[@dre6036]

@@bigbandtaka1791 same here lol thinking of junking it in pretty sure it’s gas pump

[@christiancox9530]

This guy is awesome. I love his motivation with humorous personality.

[@heavenly2044]

hey man, we need more people like you on earth

[@tyefactor]

My 2004 Toyota Highlander wouldn’t start yesterday, but it was cranking over GREAT. I started watching videos, checked the EFI relay, tried starting fluid, etc. It turns out I was using a duplicate key that didn’t have a chip in it ! I grabbed my wife’s CHIPPED KEY, and it started like a CHAMP !!! WHEW !!!!

[@jeremyjones3398]

Straight and to the point. Great video with no wasted time rambling about nothing

[@dayneramirez6583]

Thank you Scotty, I drive a very old van so it wasn’t as easy for me as it may have been with a Toyota but the video put a lot of smiles on my face and I’m content just knowing it’ll be fixed soon regaurdless of my inability to be the one fixing it

[@TheGr8testEvah]

Ok so I’ve been stressing over my car for hours, but this made me happy. Thanks!

[@sappyhead]

I was plagued with this issue on a 2007 Ford Expedition. It was so intermittent no one, not even the Ford dealer could figure it out after I let them have it for months at a time. Finally had enough and ditched it and put myself into a RAM. I love it! Great videos btw, Scotty!

[@litarea]

thank you posij for teaching me about cars

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Cant watch the video without thinking about the song 😂😂

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I was looking for this comment lmao

[@Tonelli2121]

Quick, thorough and efficient. Sometime you just need a few thoughts in the right direction. Appreciate these videos

[@eldridgegarland6631]

I was having the same issue with 2009 Nissan Rogue SL After i got a call from my wife saying her car wouldn't start ok so i checked it and it had a good Battery it wanted to start but wouldn't....everything on the car was working....tried jump starting it anyway still nothing i heard it all timing chain...starter...alternator and to me none of that made sense so i took off the wheel and when to work and yes indeed after taking off the belt my wife's car did start up. So i checked the ac pulley and it would not move so i took off the clutch and the bearings to the pulley fell out. The compressor did not lock up the pulley did so it prevented the belt from turning. After replacing clutch and pulley as well as the coil on the compressor everything is back working normally i hope this do help someone because it had me lost for words. Scotty you rock keep up the great work love your videos.

[@uzzielchilel5498]

Nice to see that these older videos are just as good and informational.

[@goodkill1]

so I just did your tutorial, when I loosened the fuel rail bolt gasoline sprayed everywhere so my pump works. Next I checked for spark and now my car is on fire. what is the next step?

[@Im_JDA]

goodkill1 I just laughed so hard!!! 😂💀

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[@jhanlon1903]

at least your making progress

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[@johnpublic976]

Scotty, Thank you for all of the Great Service you offer all of us Non Mechanical to Semi Mechanical car owners out here. for your Clear and Concise Mechanical Advice! J Q Public

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Wow... A dozen years passed, and still informative... Gotta love this guy.

[@avinersan]

wow, a video that gets to the point so fast, this is so rare ! he got more point across in 3 minutes than i have seen some do in 1h

[@Sylvester_Kim]

This is still very useful even after 10 years.. Thank you

[@cfcreative1]

How could anyone give this a thumbs down?

[@DaytonCarCare]

+cfcreative1 Because most of the symptoms he mentioned are the most common but not always the case. There are other things that could happen to cause a crank no start situation. For example: Some German cars with big engines will not start simply because of a low CCA battery output or failing starter motor. Or most the newer cars have immobilizer that could be at fault. First thing you should do is get a reader or have someone pull the DTCs with a code reader be it OBD2, Vagcom, etc...

[@cfcreative1]

+DaytonCarCare I think this guy is brilliant he is giving you theoretical gems.....of course there is going to be the exception to the rule.....

[@DaytonCarCare]

cfcreative1 Just answering someones question of why a few "thumbs down". Not getting into a debate of whether his advise is good or bad.

[@DaytonCarCare]

BlackHack911 I didn't say "bad starter" now did I? Please read. I'm talking about low battery amps to starter or starter solenoid. If you know anything about cars with big engines this is definitely a factor. And yes even a bad starter would crank an engine just too slow to produce enough combustion. Even if you have spark and fuel if there isn't enough combustion it still wont start.

[@222Lightning]

+cfcreative1 well the way it works is they watch the video then click on the thumbs down. Hope this helps.

[@somerton123]

94 celica downunder (AUS) cranked but would not fire. You are a legend Scotty got dissy from wrecker and fixed. They way you explain things give you confidence to do it straight to the point. thank you so much

[@MrKoclint]

I find scotty hilarious lol would like to have a beer with him.

[@llywelyn-qz4ch]

Scotty you are a legend!!Been scratching my head for two weeks but the quick fire spray started it right up and I found the problem in minutes!!

[@marcellusalberson3743]

Did you have some gas in your car cause mine is completely low and I think that's my problem

[@marcellusalberson3743]

I put a gallon in and it's still doing it

[@marcellusalberson3743]

Might need more

[@raybrensike42]

This is the kind of information we wish was in owner's manuals. Important stuff. I had a no start because there was a neutral safety switch (at least that's what I think it was) that was on the transmission. I had moved it out of position (and it was a bit loose anyway) when I was connecting a back up light switch connection that kept falling off. Good think that this problem showed up about that time, or I wouldn't have known what to do. The thing was loose and could have changed position at any time. I had to rotate it to where it worked and then had to tighten it in that position. Also, don't forget to check spark plug gap. If it's got worn plugs they might not spark. That happened to me and a shop charged me $1500.00 and still didn't fix the problem. Turned out to be worn plugs. When you get older "just a few years ago" can turn into about a decade, so beware of that also.

[@allthingsarepossible5349]

This video jus saved my life....street sweeper day and a dead F-150 I need positive energy....I have 2 hours to figure it out and this video just saved me a lot of time THANX SCOTTIE 😍😍😘😘

[@Jaykilla1981]

How is your truck doing?

[@Porshayy]

Your videos are perfect for a noob like me. Thank you!

[@BChieng]

What of a Toyota Carina AT192 which has a hard start especially when engine is hot, it is has a hard start on the initial ignition and starts well on the second try

[@EmziStyler]

thanks man ...i found out it was the sparkingplug so i replaced it and it worked

[@danleeworth]

''Crack the bolt open, ugh''. This guy is adorable. Always makes me laugh and I learn so much. Thank you, Scotty!

[@nettie1485]

This is what my SUV is doing. It has a hard time starting and when it does it barely does and I give it gas and it's good until I let it sit for a bit like over night. :( I wish I knew more about vehicles. My son and I love your videos. I'm so glad I found this one. I guess it's off to see the mechanic.

[@Jaykilla1981]

How is it now Annette?

[@nettie1485]

@@Jaykilla1981 it was the starter not getting power then the relay, then part in the exhaust went. Having no luck now its my alternator going. 👎

[@Jaykilla1981]

@@nettie1485 I would give you a jumpstart.

[@rbechard]

this guy is a legend.

[@j-dralynndereas7037]

this helped a lot thank you, and it’s also sunday so thank you and the man above.. what a blessing on this beautiful sunday morning

[@zachburke3014]

Great info! That helped a lot understanding basic issues...unfortunately hard to do at an intersection when your car dies(especially if you do not work on vehicles)

[@BrazenFate]

I have emotional problems and I'm working on my car by myself and this helped so much I feel safe

[@hagzroalac]

he simply pointed everything what we need. amazing.

[@XzeroR3]

You know you've been on the internet too long when you're listening to Posij and know exactly where the sample is from.

[@sbugatti5055]

Wish to be your partner so I have no worries with car engines. Love the mechanics and the knowledge that you were sharing! Keep it up.

[@joemc111]

Hi Scotty on my way to my sons house to try to help him get his 2008 Nissan Sentra to start Ben 10 months we’re going to use starting fluid never thought of taking a sensor out if this thing works I’ll let you know thanks very much for your help I hate working on cars I’m glad you do

[@charlieg8553]

Thanks scotty!!! From 1-10 you are an absolute 11! 😁

[@pharflo]

That was a fantastic video! High energy, very informative, and entertaining. Thanks.

[@KayXoXo4]

Scotty- my car randomly starts perfect but then started cranking cranking before starting. Changed Spark plugs, coil packs and fuel injectors, fuel pump (which has the filter and regulator in the fuel pump), air filter and oil change and oil filter. After changing all that last night it started up beautifully and this morning started beautifully. 3 hours later its cranking and cranking before starting. 2016 Dodge Journey SXT 65k miles

[@sherrykosborn]

Did you ever figure it out?

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hey It’s called basic 101 mechanics. Scottys terrific. Most of the so called new mechanics ignore the basics. They want to pull out and hookup the computer.

[@stilltlrforlife]

Cuz hooking up a scan tool tells you everything u need in the data screen.

[@corbingrohol6646]

Great video! Well edited, short, valuable information.

[@terib6270]

Hi Scotty...thanks for all your informative videos you put on line. Love how you keep it simple.

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Finally, the the type of video I've been searching for. Thanks Scotty

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[@albertngoudjou8581]

Thank you very much for your videos. I have a Chrysler town and country 2008 that doesn't start all the time, especially in the cool weather . When I leave it for sometime it starts and I drive normally. The battery is still good. Could you mind telling me what's wrong ? I often disconnected the battery and join the two ends for about 10min and connect again and it starts. Thank you.

[@Truths206]

He is the best on earth I swear I wish all mechanics was this knowledgeable and honest

[@eddiejames9863]

This is another example of why I prefer cars from the 60's and early 70's! No computers, sensors, in tank fuel pumps, etc.

[@lilripsta1995]

eddie james correct my friend I'm finna get a 87 caprice and ditch this new car

[@eliasray5939]

Modern vehicles are much more easier to repair

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Elias Dos Santos no lmao

[@IntelligentHorseworldofrandom]

Do they have good airbag systems?

[@zachokoren4325]

Intelligent Horse none at all

[@arqam1991]

This guy is too cool to handle Awesome Keep up the good work U helped me alot

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You are CLAPTRAP from borderlands! nice vid.

[@Leoldna]

Hi mate, my car was cranks but no start and I bought the start fluid and this work really well, I paid 4,90, you save me a lot money,thanks so much

[@mikerodrigue677]

Dude, you missed your calling...you should be doing stand up!! Great info btw!!

[@Jwxr]

1:32 Ugh!!!

[@utox3789]

Jwxr nice if you to point that out 😅

[@aleung1992]

😂😂😂 my fave part in the whole vid!!

[@itsmdm6453]

posij was here

[@1DecemberAurora]

And by the way you explain things so much easier than a lot of people do I appreciate you

[@49minutesago]

Note: Check for corrosion at the wiring harness before you replace the fuel pump.

[@mauriciodominguez6070]

Does a bad wiring harness keep you from getting fuel though?

[@charlesbuonopane9912]

@@mauriciodominguez6070 if you don’t have a reliable connection to get power to the fuel pump, then yes

[@jesieldossantos4967]

0:55 changes everything

[@davisstarsha3630]

When he sprayed that damn spray 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 at 1:42

[@Jaykilla1981]

How is your car now miss?

[@vijay29guj]

Scotty , you are straight to the point. I have the same problem with my xj8. Starting with the spray

[@Dilligaf_Josh]

Is this supposed to be funny as well... he keeps popping out of different places lol

[@sirrubbahnuttz]

you're a fucking legend scotty! i appreciate the time and effort you put into your videos, so cheers mate all the way from over here in New Zealand

[@NathGrech]

Haha nice work man

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Nathan Grech catboy

[@Shamira_Vega]

I tuned out at 2:31 and found myself giggling and watching based on the camera angles and theatrics alone! Great job!

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Posij - A Car That Cranks

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Who all is here from Posij's Pulp album?

[@mantra1229]

Came looking here from Posij's a car that cranks

[@youtuberbayleexiong908]

Ik I've seen this video a million times but it's nice to always watch it I always learn something new everytime

[@ayosunshinee]

bought a new starter, distributor, and yet it crank but no spark. Do you think it might be the ignition switch being bad? it's a 1993 toyota corolla

[@scottykilmer]

+Kong Xiong that or a bad ignition control module

[@nbtaterbug3449]

Kong Xiong that or the bearings on your muffler

[@joleneguerrero4794]

Ugh so many tools I don't have 😫

[@evilpenguinson6808]

I've had an ignition coil pack fail on me on the 02 Focus I was driving.

[@thewatchers325]

This dude is the best right now my co-worker tiida doing this exact same thing he's on work but the spark plug under the manifold