Car or Truck Won't Start - Cranks But Won't Start - Diagnosis and Repair

[@WhitneyVanHorne]

Loved your video, my 2012 Tundra had the same issue you described and I was stuck downtown in minue 20 degree F. Although not even close to being mechanically inclined, I simply started by replacing the 10 amp fuel pump fuse aa you recommended and bang it started. Saved me a tow job and repair bill. Thanks a million.

[@TightWadDIY]

Glad it worked out for you!

[@253hammer]

I was already watching KZbin videos on how to replace my fuel pump. Turns out it was just a bad relay. Thank God I found your video before I tore my whole truck apart. Also, I appreciated your suggestion on just switching one of the relays with another relay in the same box, because I did not have one around the house, but I was able to do that and confirm no problem

[@TightWadDIY]

Glad I could help

[@donenglish1685]

Thank you very much, Your video saved my a**. I was putting in an auxiliary fuse box in my 4runner, I took the inj. fuse out looking for power and forget to put it back in. After watching your video I walk out to my car and found the problem, fixed it and was on my way.

[@BearJangles]

Great video! Mine wasn't that issue... Just to get the info out there... My 2001 sequoia recently stopped running, seemed like it was a fuel starvation issue... bad fuel pump... but it was not... then things seemed to indicate an ECU issue, but it was not... Finally after hours and hours over a few weeks, of tracing down the problem, I found the wires to the crank sensor had been damaged by the serpentine belt! Fixed them, and Bingo it runs!

[@TightWadDIY]

I appreciate you adding to the knowledge base.

[@haydentherooster5734]

Hey bud did u replace ur alternator before the belt damaged wire? We recently replaced my alternator and now having crank issues

[@BearJangles]

@@haydentherooster5734 no, I have not done any work on the alternator

[@tfktfk3588]

Guys...my 2005 Kia Rio having same issue. It crank but won't run IF the engine stop for like more than 4/5 hours (morning going to work). Once it can start and run, I will not have this issue. Had replaced fuel pump and it's running good for more than a week. Suddenly alternator gone bad and had to replaced. After replacing the Alternator, this issue failed to start happened again the next day. Had replaced the starter motor since it's like dragging but the issue still remain. Any advice guys?

[@robertmitchell2703]

I think my wiring is bad

[@garygibson8003]

Very good I've been looking for this since I got my used emc thank you G.

[@TightWadDIY]

Hopefully it helps you get it fixed!

[@OatmealBR]

Man! Thank you for posting this video!!!! Awesome information!

[@TightWadDIY]

You bet!

[@willreyes9359]

I'm honestly very grateful. With this video I saved hundreds of dollars. THANK YOU TEACHER FOR SUCH VALUABLE INFORMATION

[@TightWadDIY]

You’ve so welcome.

[@adenlove9207]

Great video, and I learned a lot as a beginner, but question to be raised how we test the faulty fuel pump if we are considering that the fueses , relays ,air filter and sparking plugs were good ,your technical response is highly appreciated.

[@TightWadDIY]

Sorry I am not sure how to test it without removing the gas tank.

[@adenlove9207]

@TightWadDIY Hi.no needs to remove the fuel tank to identify if fuel pump is faulty .However, it can be tested by removing the cap on fuel line manifold to fuel injectors and by using fuel injection pressure tester you can identify if the fuel pump is faulty and usually the pressure should be between 50 to 60 psi after the car ignition is on .regards

[@ShahSafi]

HI, Great Video, really appreciate it, my Tacoma 2021 trd off road crank like your car but wont start. I checked the fuses all good, i didn't checked the relay yet i will check it tomorrow morning. the long story short. I have install a new door and new headlights and next morning it doesn't start, i removed door wiring and headlight wiring to see if it cause the issue but not luck. and one thing more. the master warning light keep blinking and the obd2 scan port not connecting, please help

[@TightWadDIY]

Sorry I’m not a mechanic so I don’t know about all of those issues.

[@johnjperricone7856]

My subaru didn't have a fuel pump fuse, but I changed the 7.5 amp starter fuse and the 15 amp IG 1 fuse and she started right up. Both old fuses weren't blown, whatever that means.

[@TightWadDIY]

That’s great!

[@johnjperricone7856]

@@TightWadDIY Actually, after three days of no problems, it didn't start after a ten-minute drive. I am stumped.

[@haydentherooster5734]

Was your fuse blown or just put a new one in there? I have a 2013 doing same thing

[@Officialklassik]

Great video my 2013 tundra is doing the same thing. Hoping it’s the fuse. It will start after 3 tries and once the motor is warmed up I have no issues but come across the same starting problem every morning

[@haydentherooster5734]

Hey man was it same issue? I have a 2013 doing it now

[@beevang600]

My ‘08 just started doing the same thing and I can’t figure out what it could be. Did you figure out yours since it’s been a year ago?

[@pamelavance648]

​@@beevang600figure it out???

[@enamullahmalyar9009]

Someone help me I have 2018 corolla it had issue before I disconnect the battery it started again after a while but now I did this also it won’t start.

[@beevang600]

Nice video! My question for you is that my 08 tundra does the same thing only when it’s cold. But give it a couple hours when the weather warms up and it starts right up like nothing happened. Fuses looks good. New battery, alternator, and spark plugs are all new. It’s like chasing something you don’t know what it is. Any idea? Greatly appreciate anyone’s help?

[@TightWadDIY]

I would replace the fuse and relay first even if the fuse tests good.

[@joemaci3510]

Same problem in my 02 Honda Civic still trying to figure it out if i get a jump starts right up . Wich fuse would you recommend replacing ?

[@marissapaigemameanskum6241]

Same here. It was working fine yesterday but this morning it was -50 so I thought that a jump start would've done the trick but still just cranks without starting 😕. Is it just the cold weather or something else.

[@TightWadDIY]

@@marissapaigemameanskum6241 It’s possible. You could have water in your lines or pump that froze.

[@coycarlson4979]

Since you’re symptom is related to temperature- as you say when ( cold ) - and your fuse are good - I would check coolant temp sensor Coolant temperature sensors of , of course , monitor coolant temperature but - IF - there calibration gets skewed ( becomes inaccurate) They work by changing their resistance with a change in temperature - the engine ECU / PCM uses this change in resistance as a signal in fuel delivery calculations to the fuel injectors - so occasionally if a coolant temp sensor is not reading the coolant temperature accurately When you try to start the engine - the inaccurate reading by the ECU / PCM does not calculate for proper fuel delivery to the cylinder’s and can starve or flood the engine - generally- sense a cold engine needs more fuel on startup the ECU / PCM tends to flood the engine immediately when trying to start - and since the air fuel mixture is too rich - results in the engine flooding and not starting. Sometimes on modern fuel injected engines - you can get them to start by performing clear flood mode start ( holding the accelerator pedal to the floor ) This is ,of course, only a possible cause of your condition - as there are many possible reasons which will cause a no start condition. Temp sensors can be checked by placing in ice water bath ad then hot water / just below boiling and checking your ohms of resistance as with a multimeter - using a temperature/ ohm’s chart for the coolant temp sensor. All troubleshooting ✌️

[@peterrudy9207]

A relay tester would be very convenient !

[@TightWadDIY]

Definitelt

[@heyboss318]

One question? After my brother change his spark plugs and oil his car won't start no more.... The funny thing is that motor attempts so hard to start. Why's that?

[@TightWadDIY]

It’s impossible to diagnose that remotely. Sorry.

[@mazaritachannel2053]

Hi I have 2000 tundra Cranking and no start Fuel pump new and fuse okay I checked everything I know it If you know any reason let me now Battery and start good I was driving and stopped to park and I changed my mind to move my pickup But won’t start

[@TightWadDIY]

Mine has a fuse and a relay both related to the fuel pump. Check for a relay.

[@BearJangles]

Check your crank sensor wires too.

[@stephaniejimenez8522]

Did you every figure it out?? Money is doing the same 01' new fuel pump, crank sensor.. about to do everything in this video tomorrow. This is a mission 🙄😅

[@adenlove9207]

​@@BearJangles I don't think it's the crankshaft issue since it's turning ,check for fuel filter.

[@LindaImmanuelaHangula]

Hi. I have mk6 dsg tsi vw golf. Crank but doesn't start. Fuses are okay, crankshaft sensor is new, timing is okay. What could be the problem? Engine just stalled while driving.

[@TightWadDIY]

Fuel pump

[@tonysingh2388]

I have a Toyota prado vx diesel engine 2005 model hard starting when started it has no take of on an incline

[@TightWadDIY]

Sorry. I’m not sure.

[@robertmitchell2703]

Could timing change have something to do with it

[@TightWadDIY]

Timing change?

[@onthemark6217]

​@@TightWadDIY jumped time. Jump one tooth on cam , maybe?

[@margie3387]

I have a 2005 Buick 3.8 L engine , I was driving up and down some hills my fuel light come on and was trying to find a station but stalled on me at red light like it was out of gas , put gas in wouldn’t crank , new battery, I had it towed home and put new fuel pump and filter on it and still start with no crank doing same thing ? Any suggestions please?

[@TightWadDIY]

That’s pretty difficult to diagnose without being there.

[@able1124]

My honda will start till you drive for awhile, once I turn it off, it will not start, will crank but won't start back for couple hours.

[@abouhemeed]

Starter

[@MacAutoDiag]

@@abouhemeed no it's something more complicated

[@truelies3690]

If it cranks turns hard fast but no start, possible bad or going bad ignition module or fuse or CPS or ECM or fuel pump or fuel pump relay or fuse or clogged fuel filter or broken wire or bad ground or out of gasoline?????😮😯😲😉😏😀😃😄🤔😆😅😂🤣🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@durango8882]

Thanks great info so new subscriber 😃👍🏻

[@williemcdade2023]

Thanks bro , awesome..

[@TightWadDIY]

You are welcome. I hope it worked for you too!

[@SLiveForTheMoment]

2006 Sentra 1.8 S have hard starting issue after engine warm and summer even worst

[@BRIKENFMJ]

Fuel pump in my first mind.

[@joshbeasley2195]

My tundra just did this today.but it makes a grinding fast sound,the battery is fine cause everything is on...I'm lost on what to do!..currently watching..3:24 may be my problem! It is making that clicking noise.ive no idea what the hell I'm doing..imma go n check it

[@TightWadDIY]

So did you get it figured out?

[@pcarlisle86]

My 08Sequoia just turn off yesterday when park wouldn’t start back up tow it to dealers they said fuel pump 1400 dollars later wow so tow it home ran a scanner code was p0335 crank position sensor now that’s only 119 oem part starting there first now battery need replaced from 4/18 have a charger on it now battery says maintenance free wow just like the transmission so not true

[@robertmitchell2703]

My spark plugs are new but they want fire replaced fuel pump it's works won't rire

[@TightWadDIY]

How do you know the plugs aren’t firing?

[@butonphillie5114]

❤

[@TightWadDIY]

Thanks

[@onthemark6217]

01 tundra crank no start here to. No fuel to fuel rail

[@TightWadDIY]

Possibly fuel pump. Check the relay.

[@jacksonshine9015]

how do i know the fuse bad to replace a new one

[@TightWadDIY]

You can test it with a multimeter for continuity across the two points.

[@jacksonshine9015]

what kind of fuse you replace

[@TightWadDIY]

It depends on the vehicle.

[@gabeort3754]

@@TightWadDIY my tacoma 2016, has an issue, about, (Check Sistem Charger) I was driving and suddenly stopped, I thought it was the battery and I changed it, and don't crank it up, now I changed the alternator and still on the issue, it looks like full pomp doesn't work.

[@xzst8440]

So I’m trying to figure which fuse did the trick I missed it

[@TightWadDIY]

My issue was the ignition fuse but it could be any of the fuses I mentioned.

[@sebastianroberts5784]

The problem im having with my impala is that its cranking but not start, but if i come back a few hours later it starts right up.

[@TightWadDIY]

Sounds like something is overheating.

[@sebastianroberts5784]

@@TightWadDIY i got off of work last night and i stopped at a gas station to get a drink. I come back to turn it on and it just cranks

[@RaveN_EDM]

Sounds like your interlock is working don't drink and drive ​@@sebastianroberts5784

[@engelhardtnekongo8615]

We have replaced top no started

[@TightWadDIY]

There are other things that could be wrong too

[@regigilman2255]

Crank/start is definitely not the same as start/run According to the initial turn key to start sound like it's cranking but not starting/run

[@TightWadDIY]

Okay

[@robertmitchell2703]

My air compeesser went out my alternate works .ty plugs won't fire

[@TightWadDIY]

Sorry. Hope you get it fixed.

[@tebohomosiah6336]

Toyota hilux legend 45 2.7 petrol cranks won't start and all my fuses are okay

[@TightWadDIY]

Could be the fuel pump.

[@rodneymathis-gd1cn]

Trouble with trinton engine F150, won't start and white smoke coming from engine.

[@TightWadDIY]

Sounds like an oil issue.

[@robertmitchell2703]

Where is the crank relay llocated

[@TightWadDIY]

Do you mean the starter?

[@chrisrickerl9280]

Sounds like my accord

[@TightWadDIY]

I hope you can get it finished!

[@obidiebenezerbamflo2359]

My car corolla le won't spark

[@regigilman2255]

What type of english you using how nay type if english is there. willi not crank is totally not rhe same as start/run how is it that the rest of the information is trustworthy/positively correct and not misleading...

[@TightWadDIY]

Huh?

[@almighty1158]

Shut up