# \#start **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/start/67.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## ['06 Saturn Ion Cold Start Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-saturn-ion-cold-start-problems/22611)
**Author:** [@KN4101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/KN4101)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2022, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/06-saturn-ion-cold-start-problems/22611 "2022-12-02T00:18:04Z")
Hello. I'm new here, so forgive me if this has been covered already. I have an '06 Ion that has decided it doesn't like to start when it's cold. Specifically, the passlock system doesn't recognize the key, so it cuts the… --- ## [Will jump-start damage the 'donor car'?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-jump-start-damage-the-donor-car/40165)
**Author:** [@huwind](https://community.cartalk.com/u/huwind)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2021, 6:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-jump-start-damage-the-donor-car/40165 "2021-09-21T18:48:26Z")
The battery in my car was dead dead one night. The next day, my boy friend helped to jump start my car. We ran for about 50 minutes, during which time I tried a couple times but the engine didn't crank at all. The final … --- ## [Trouble starting subaru in morning at low or change in temperature](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-subaru-in-morning-at-low-or-change-in-temperature/58830)
**Author:** [@EliseK](https://community.cartalk.com/u/EliseK)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2021, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-subaru-in-morning-at-low-or-change-in-temperature/58830 "2021-01-25T15:58:28Z")
I love my Subaru Outback 2007 but recently its been having trouble starting in the morning either when it's cold or the temperature has changed significantly overnight. I recently moved to Louisiana so we're not talking … --- ## [S40 19T cranks for half a second, and only half a second. I'm stumped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/s40-19t-cranks-for-half-a-second-and-only-half-a-second-im-stumped/62085)
**Author:** [@Lavid2002](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lavid2002)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2020, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/s40-19t-cranks-for-half-a-second-and-only-half-a-second-im-stumped/62085 "2020-09-11T20:48:59Z")
This 2000 Volvo S40 19T wont start. Here is what I have done about it... New Battery Starter bench tested (Good) New alternator (Bad diode) Cleaned connections on battery, starter, and alt. The car cranks fo… --- ## [Car won't restart. Have to wait 30 minutes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-restart-have-to-wait-30-minutes/34506)
**Author:** [@eegle1748](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eegle1748)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-restart-have-to-wait-30-minutes/34506 "2020-07-18T20:21:26Z")
Our 1999 Cougar runs fine but, randomly, after stopping and shutting down won't restart. After 30 minutes it starts right up. It doesn't appear to be the fuel pump. Help, it alwyas happens at the most unopportune times! --- ## [2005 Ford Escape Starting Issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-starting-issues/64186)
**Author:** [@nmack05](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nmack05)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2020, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-ford-escape-starting-issues/64186 "2020-05-04T15:42:29Z")
We have a 2005 Ford Escape which we have loved and has around 81,000 miles. For the past few months, it has had a hard time starting. We thought it was the cold weather, and got the battery replaced in December. We didn'… --- ## [Zero charge flowing to car even with jump cant start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/zero-charge-flowing-to-car-even-with-jump-cant-start/59907)
**Author:** [@TBIRD76](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TBIRD76)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2011, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/zero-charge-flowing-to-car-even-with-jump-cant-start/59907 "2011-01-15T23:17:37Z")
My Tbird wont start. turn key, no click, no, dash lights nothing. Rang AAA, they came out to jump car still nothing, i mean zero charge, even with the jumper pack attached to my battery there was no charge coming in. M… --- ## [Won't re-start when hot on warm days. 95 Toyota Tacoma](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-re-start-when-hot-on-warm-days-95-toyota-tacoma/50633)
**Author:** [@icare\_dou](https://community.cartalk.com/u/icare_dou)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/wont-re-start-when-hot-on-warm-days-95-toyota-tacoma/50633 "2019-09-25T00:44:53Z")
Like others, a 1995 Toyota Tacoma will not re-start when hot on warm days. It won't restart 5 to 30 minutes after turning the engine off. If I park in the shade or raise the hood it restarts soon. I discovered disc… --- ## [97 Corolla (sometimes) won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-corolla-sometimes-wont-start/23102)
**Author:** [@dan121](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dan121)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2019, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-corolla-sometimes-wont-start/23102 "2019-09-13T23:45:48Z")
My 97 Toyota Corolla sometimes has trouble starting. Occasionally when I turn the key nothing (and I mean nothing) happens. When the key is turned all the way there is power in the car (lights, wipers, etc.), but it neve… --- ## [94 Accord Won't Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-accord-wont-start/2561)
**Author:** [@jfa63jfa63](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jfa63jfa63)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2019, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-accord-wont-start/2561 "2019-09-01T19:42:47Z")
Hello, 94 Accord LX History: Had intermittent shut down and no start condition approx 1.5 yrs ago. Finally, wouldn't ever start and I troubleshot it and found a bad Ignition Control Module in the distributor. Rep… --- ## [02 Honda Civic won't start in cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-honda-civic-wont-start-in-cold/25302)
**Author:** [@kmclouse](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kmclouse)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2019, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-honda-civic-wont-start-in-cold/25302 "2019-02-05T20:51:01Z")
I bought this car last summer and it has run great until last week. My car sits outside, and on a night when the temp dipped to 12 below, it wouldn't start the next morning. Checked spark plugs--good. Replaced origina… --- ## [2001 Mustang V6 won't start...cold weather?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mustang-v6-wont-start-cold-weather/22306)
**Author:** [@gmreeder](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gmreeder)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2019, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-mustang-v6-wont-start-cold-weather/22306 "2019-01-08T15:16:10Z")
2 times recently my Mustang didn't want to start. The first time was on the first cold day of the season (mid 40s probably), mid-morning, after I had already driven it to work a few hours before. The second time was jus… --- ## [Car won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start/93505)
**Author:** [@Jamesrivera](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jamesrivera)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2018, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start/93505 "2018-11-16T04:49:10Z")
My car was sitting outside and wasnt started for about 4 months. It has a brand new battery so when I went to start it, it started right up first crank, ran smooth for 10 seconds then you hear the sound of a ton of water… --- ## [Volvo S40 Won't Start - Just Clicks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s40-wont-start-just-clicks/48554)
**Author:** [@rowicS40](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rowicS40)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2018, 3:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/volvo-s40-wont-start-just-clicks/48554 "2018-08-15T03:06:53Z")
I have a 2001 Volvo S40 that depending on the day won't start. The engine doesn't even sound like it attempts to turn over - it just makes a click. If you turn the key 4 to 5 times then the engine turns over fine. It … --- ## [1999 Sable Intermittent Start Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-sable-intermittent-start-problem/62014)
**Author:** [@raschild](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raschild)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2018, 4:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-sable-intermittent-start-problem/62014 "2018-04-05T04:49:19Z")
I have a '99 Mercury Sable with the 3.0 24 Valve DOHC V6. The car occasionally will not start. It only happens after the car has been driven and warmed up, shut off, and then an attempted restart. This problem has occurr… --- ## [Astro Van won't start in or after rain/high humidity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/astro-van-wont-start-in-or-after-rain-high-humidity/10879)
**Author:** [@llulua](https://community.cartalk.com/u/llulua)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2018, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/astro-van-wont-start-in-or-after-rain-high-humidity/10879 "2018-03-15T20:43:24Z")
Van has 94K. Check engine light comes and goes. Started having this problem last year. Van ran great. Parked in driveway. Rain started that night. Rain stopped. Came out, van wouldn't start. Just cranked. Three day… --- ## [Intermittent Warm Start Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-warm-start-problems/47967)
**Author:** [@prettyperplexed](https://community.cartalk.com/u/prettyperplexed)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2017, 3:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-warm-start-problems/47967 "2017-10-06T03:35:59Z")
2003 Ford Focus automatic - 50K miles. The car has been experiencing intermittent warm starting problems for about a year now in warmer (60F+) weather. The car always starts fine in the morning, and has never s… --- ## [2001 gmc 2500hd 8.1l](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-gmc-2500hd-8-1l/86858)
**Author:** [@dkello](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dkello)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2017, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-gmc-2500hd-8-1l/86858 "2017-03-19T14:36:53Z")
Check engine light is on. Code reads CAM Sensor , however i changed out the sensor myself and it still wont go away. My truck wont start on the first two-three times and it will back fire occasionally. Any suggestions on… --- ## [1997 Nissan Maxima won't start reliably](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-maxima-wont-start-reliably/45305)
**Author:** [@verbose](https://community.cartalk.com/u/verbose)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 1:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-nissan-maxima-wont-start-reliably/45305 "2017-03-07T13:41:42Z")
Sometimes when I turn the ignition key in my 1997 Nissan Maxima, it starts right up. Other times, it won't start at all. There's no clicking sound, the engine doesn't turn over, nothing. It's as though the key isn't even… --- ## [Honda Pilot won't turn over](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-wont-turn-over/60073)
**Author:** [@Fyllys](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Fyllys)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2017, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/honda-pilot-wont-turn-over/60073 "2017-02-12T01:45:27Z")
Hi, folks. Our Pilot has started having an intermittent problem where it won't turn over, just a single click when you turn the key. The rest of the electrical things work. We recently had all of the sparkplug cables rep… --- ## [94 ranger ignition problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-ranger-ignition-problem/93642)
**Author:** [@Imconfounded](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Imconfounded)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2016, 3:14am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/94-ranger-ignition-problem/93642 "2016-06-25T03:14:30Z")
I've replaced the starter, starter relay, key lock cylinder, and starter switch. The truck started fine for about a week after each replacement part is installed. All I get is a click from the relay. I honestly have no c… --- ## [1989 V6 3.0L Toy Pickup Intermittently Dies](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-v6-3-0l-toy-pickup-intermittently-dies/93491)
**Author:** [@rgbdenver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rgbdenver)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2016, 5:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1989-v6-3-0l-toy-pickup-intermittently-dies/93491 "2016-06-10T05:07:12Z")
I have driven small Toyota 4X4 pickups since 1980 including an '89 for the past 25 years and \> 200,000 miles. One day a couple of months ago it would crank but would not start although battery and starter seem fine. I di… --- ## [Opel Vectra B 2.2 2001 dead ECU?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opel-vectra-b-2-2-2001-dead-ecu/92723)
**Author:** [@oskuswift](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oskuswift)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2016, 5:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/opel-vectra-b-2-2-2001-dead-ecu/92723 "2016-03-13T05:42:09Z")
Hello. I'm thinking of buying Opel Vectra B from one guy I sort of know. The price is cheap because of possible ECU problem. He told me he went to auto repair shop and they ran OBD on the car and they said that the OBD t… --- ## [97 Eclipse Non turbo](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-eclipse-non-turbo/92362)
**Author:** [@Klax](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Klax)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2016, 7:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/97-eclipse-non-turbo/92362 "2016-01-27T07:52:02Z")
Hello, My 97 is having issues for a year now. It takes anywhere from 1-6 times to start up. I've replaced the spark plugs, spark plug wires, alternator and starter has been tested and passed the battery is 2 months old… --- ## [Chrysler Dodge Starting Problems](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-dodge-starting-problems/91508)
**Author:** [@Rust-OH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rust-OH)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2015, 6:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chrysler-dodge-starting-problems/91508 "2015-10-23T06:26:10Z")
Once or twice a months, our 2009 Dodge STX will not start but you wait 30 minutes then it will. Jumping does not help. The Wireless Access Node (WIN) has been replaced three times. The vehicle has alway been hard to s… --- ## [Turning engine on, it races, sometimes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-engine-on-it-races-sometimes/91482)
**Author:** [@OhReallyO](https://community.cartalk.com/u/OhReallyO)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2015, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-engine-on-it-races-sometimes/91482 "2015-10-19T18:15:50Z")
Pressing the start button on my 2013 Nissan Cube this morning, the engine raced and the tachometer went into the redline 7-8000 rpm range. Half awake, before starting my morning commute, the loud rev sound scarred the be… --- ## [Buick Regal Turns Off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-regal-turns-off/89303)
**Author:** [@TripsDad4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TripsDad4)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2015, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-regal-turns-off/89303 "2015-03-15T17:06:24Z")
Thinking about picking up a 2002 Regal. Major issue: it will not start without turning the lights on first and will shut off when the wipers are turned on. Any ideas of the problem? --- ## [My car won't start!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-start/89207)
**Author:** [@TYger94](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TYger94)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2015, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-car-wont-start/89207 "2015-03-05T21:00:54Z")
My Chevy Cobalt will not start in cold weather. I don't think bad battery is the case here because it's started in warmer temperatures. Any ideas on what could be wrong?? --- ## [Car is slow to crank over when starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-slow-to-crank-over-when-starting/88415)
**Author:** [@SPEx8](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SPEx8)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2014, 6:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-is-slow-to-crank-over-when-starting/88415 "2014-12-23T06:10:07Z")
I have a 2007 Dodge Charger. Battery light came on, I had AAA come out to me to test everything because I didn't want to be stranded just in case the car died while I was out doing errands. So I waited for the guy, and… --- ## [2000 Chevy Prizm Fuel Delivery Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-prizm-fuel-delivery-problem/87901)
**Author:** [@T-Ram](https://community.cartalk.com/u/T-Ram)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2014, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-prizm-fuel-delivery-problem/87901 "2014-11-08T22:22:48Z")
Exactly one year ago (10/31/2013), my car would not start. I went through the normal diagnostics (checked fuses, fired the car up with ether in the manifold, etc.) and arrived at the fuel pump as the likely issue. I re… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/start/67.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=start)