# \#starting **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/starting/57.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Car periodically won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-periodically-wont-start/69144)
**Author:** [@ladycyg\_184794](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ladycyg_184794)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2023, 2:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-periodically-wont-start/69144 "2023-08-18T14:57:43Z")
see the log (with videos): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlCWupQnWu2CdExhYzRxcDRyZjhzU0VSTVBUbENTaGc Every time the mechanic tried to start it worked just fine. It appeared to happen more under the foll… --- ## [1996 Toyota Tacoma Hot Weather Starting Problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-tacoma-hot-weather-starting-problem/16422)
**Author:** [@Thomasm](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Thomasm)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 10:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-toyota-tacoma-hot-weather-starting-problem/16422 "2023-08-08T22:29:57Z")
I have a 1996 Toy. Tacoma, 2 whl, 2.4L - 4 cycl. Problem: occurs in hot weather only, after I drive a bit, if I stop for say 5-15 min. the car is very difficult to start. I have to engage the starter for at least 15-2… --- ## [Will giving another vehicle multiple jump starts damage my battery?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-giving-another-vehicle-multiple-jump-starts-damage-my-battery/42293)
**Author:** [@TMoe17](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TMoe17)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2019, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/will-giving-another-vehicle-multiple-jump-starts-damage-my-battery/42293 "2019-12-20T21:41:49Z")
My step-father's car needs to have a jump start every cold morning; which ends up being a least 3 days a week. I am concerned that constantly using my car to jump start his will damage my battery. --- ## [Ford Taurus won't start until it sits for a while](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-wont-start-until-it-sits-for-a-while/64816)
**Author:** [@nehi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nehi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2019, 2:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/ford-taurus-wont-start-until-it-sits-for-a-while/64816 "2019-06-22T14:09:53Z")
I have a 2001 Ford Taurus SEL that runs perfectly fine — most of the time. About once every month or so, I'll be driving around, running errands or whatever, and I'll get into the car and it won't start. It wants to turn… --- ## [Car won't start until is cools off?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-until-is-cools-off/63338)
**Author:** [@erikrocks](https://community.cartalk.com/u/erikrocks)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2019, 1:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-wont-start-until-is-cools-off/63338 "2019-04-02T13:16:01Z")
Hi there. I have a 1995 Subaru Impreza that I have been nursing along for the past 14 years. Recently, if I drive for a decent length of time (~10 miles), tutn the car off to go into a store, and then try to start it u… --- ## [Car starts but immediately dies when the weather is cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-but-immediately-dies-when-the-weather-is-cold/88383)
**Author:** [@kellis](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kellis)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2019, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-starts-but-immediately-dies-when-the-weather-is-cold/88383 "2019-02-28T21:08:31Z")
I have a 1991 Chevy Cavalier. It usually runs fine, but recently the weather has been colder and it is having issues when I start it in the morning. Granted, I live in Florida so "cold" is only in the 40s. The car will s… --- ## [2005 nissan maxima not starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-maxima-not-starting/93218)
**Author:** [@Kahil](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kahil)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2019, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2005-nissan-maxima-not-starting/93218 "2019-02-03T00:50:10Z")
I have a 2005 nissan maxima that won't start. I have a new starter and battery. When I turn the key everything in the car comes on except for the car (it also makes no sound when you turn the key). I checked to see if it… --- ## [2000 Ford Taurus SE won't start in cold](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-taurus-se-wont-start-in-cold/42782)
**Author:** [@arrogantyeti101](https://community.cartalk.com/u/arrogantyeti101)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-ford-taurus-se-wont-start-in-cold/42782 "2019-01-30T14:08:23Z")
We have a 2000 Ford Taurus SE, ~115k miles, that refuses to start in cold temperatures (below freezing). The car turns over like a champ, but never 'catches'. We've had it in to a local mechanic who replaced the fuel f… --- ## [Saab 9-5 2001: hard to diagnose occasional failure to start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-5-2001-hard-to-diagnose-occasional-failure-to-start/90383)
**Author:** [@flyerguy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flyerguy)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2019, 8:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/saab-9-5-2001-hard-to-diagnose-occasional-failure-to-start/90383 "2019-01-22T08:17:02Z")
I have a 2001 9-5 that has exhibited a problem for maybe two or three years now: It sometimes fails to start (won't even crank) after a short drive and sitting for about an hour. I drive to a pool almost every morning,… --- ## [Truck Won't Start in The Rain](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-wont-start-in-the-rain/46554)
**Author:** [@shoofirbin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shoofirbin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2018, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/truck-wont-start-in-the-rain/46554 "2018-12-14T23:22:26Z")
hello all: this is kind of a last resort for me, so thank you in advance to anyone who can offer any good info. i have a 2000 chevy s10 pick-up with the v6 engine. the truck runs pretty well except for one major pro… --- ## [2004 Pontiac Grand Am won't start unless battery is first disconnected](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-am-wont-start-unless-battery-is-first-disconnected/63995)
**Author:** [@sagnea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sagnea)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2017, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-pontiac-grand-am-wont-start-unless-battery-is-first-disconnected/63995 "2017-12-09T00:11:06Z")
2004 Pontiac Grand Am GT, 3.4L V6...It only starts if the battery has been disconnected for at least an hour and then is immediately reconnected prior to use. Once the block is hot, however, it starts flawlessly and rep… --- ## [Smell of gasoline when starting the car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smell-of-gasoline-when-starting-the-car/86882)
**Author:** [@Swami](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Swami)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2017, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/smell-of-gasoline-when-starting-the-car/86882 "2017-03-07T21:34:08Z")
When starting the car (2002 Toyota Camry XLE) with 114k miles, I noticed that I can gasoline. I also have a rare intermittent stalling when brake & come to a stop. Earlier post: http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/… --- ## ['89 Camry intermittent starting issue (driving me crazy!)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-camry-intermittent-starting-issue-driving-me-crazy/80677)
**Author:** [@TimTheSloth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TimTheSloth)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2017, 2:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/89-camry-intermittent-starting-issue-driving-me-crazy/80677 "2017-02-27T14:42:35Z")
I have a 1989 Camry that my dad bought new when I was 4 years old. It has 310k miles on it so it obviously comes up with some quirky issues from time to time but generally speaking it still runs well and still gets over … --- ## [2006 Ford Fusion hard starting in cold weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-fusion-hard-starting-in-cold-weather/87903)
**Author:** [@Vinonoir](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Vinonoir)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2017, 2:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-ford-fusion-hard-starting-in-cold-weather/87903 "2017-02-22T02:22:09Z")
My 2006 Ford Fusion SE V6 has trouble starting in cold weather. Once it starts, it's fine throughout the day, but once it sits a long time, like overnight, it has trouble starting in the morning. If it had a carburetor… --- ## [Corolla Trouble Starting](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-trouble-starting/92948)
**Author:** [@JordanS](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JordanS)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2016, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/corolla-trouble-starting/92948 "2016-10-24T14:40:02Z")
My wife's '01 Corolla is having trouble starting. It doesn't turn over. At first I thought it might be the alternator, but when I prime it by pushing the gas, it starts right up. I'm thinking fuel pump or fuel line. It w… --- ## [Gas not going to injectors(replaced filter and fuel pump)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-not-going-to-injectors-replaced-filter-and-fuel-pump/93470)
**Author:** [@SaabBrokeHelp](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SaabBrokeHelp)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2016, 5:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/gas-not-going-to-injectors-replaced-filter-and-fuel-pump/93470 "2016-09-06T05:02:28Z")
So have a 1991 Saab 900 about a 3 month's ago I bought it and each time I would fill up the tank the gas light would always be on well after awhile of driving it for about a month it broke down. I would just be driving a… --- ## [Starting problem, Chevy Colorado](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problem-chevy-colorado/43930)
**Author:** [@flatsix145](https://community.cartalk.com/u/flatsix145)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2016, 1:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/starting-problem-chevy-colorado/43930 "2016-08-06T13:47:08Z")
My son has a 2004 Colorado, 5cyl., 5spd, it has a new battery. He has had a problem with starting the truck intermittently. We have narrowed down the problem to it occurring when the weather is humid/raining. When it is … --- ## [2007 Nissan Murano](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-murano/93801)
**Author:** [@Akthompson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Akthompson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2016, 4:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-nissan-murano/93801 "2016-07-16T04:48:51Z")
I just got my oil changed and the company replaced my air filter. After about I week I cannot get my car to run for very long. I notice my car shutter at a stoplight. After I arrived home I turned it off thinking no prob… --- ## [Denali sat in driveway for a few days on empty gas tank, now won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/denali-sat-in-driveway-for-a-few-days-on-empty-gas-tank-now-wont-start/93741)
**Author:** [@mhantzea](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mhantzea)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2016, 3:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/denali-sat-in-driveway-for-a-few-days-on-empty-gas-tank-now-wont-start/93741 "2016-07-08T03:48:30Z")
I drove my 2000 GMC Yukon Denali with an nearly empty gas tank on accident and then parked in my driveway for a few days. Went to start it up to go fill it but it won't start. It'll turn over and it sounds like it starts… --- ## [Nissan Rogue 2011 noises from engine room when car is accelerating from stagnation](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-rogue-2011-noises-from-engine-room-when-car-is-accelerating-from-stagnation/93663)
**Author:** [@gghhh](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gghhh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2016, 4:06am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/nissan-rogue-2011-noises-from-engine-room-when-car-is-accelerating-from-stagnation/93663 "2016-06-27T04:06:01Z")
Hi all professional, i buy a used car from a friend. when I push the pedal to accelerate from still(RPM 1000-2000), i can hear clearly there is a noise from front and the bottom of the car (same source). It is a noise… --- ## [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… --- ## [93 subaru impreza no crank no start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-subaru-impreza-no-crank-no-start/93358)
**Author:** [@Chylekyle](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Chylekyle)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2016, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-subaru-impreza-no-crank-no-start/93358 "2016-05-24T04:56:05Z")
I have a 93 subaru impreza manual that when I turn the key on and push in the clutch it wont turn over. The coolant fans kick on and stay on and so i retrieved the codes and the coolant temp sensor was the dtc so I repla… --- ## [Problem Re-starts](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-re-starts/93183)
**Author:** [@Matzoh\_Man](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Matzoh_Man)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2016, 9:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-re-starts/93183 "2016-05-11T21:35:18Z")
I've got a 2000 VW Lupo 1.4 automatic (essentially a small version of a VW Polo, sold in Europe). It's got 65000miles on it. The car starts up just fine the first time, summer or winter. If you shut off the motor aft… --- ## [Overfilling gas tank and non-starting van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfilling-gas-tank-and-non-starting-van/92870)
**Author:** [@NateW](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NateW)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2016, 5:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfilling-gas-tank-and-non-starting-van/92870 "2016-04-06T05:18:34Z")
We went to fill up the gas tank in my 2013 Honda Odyssey (70,000 mi) on Sunday. The nozzle didn't click off, and the tank over filled. When we tried to start it, the van refused to start. It wasn't the battery since all … --- ## [2010 Hyundai Sonata will (usually) only start when being jumped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-sonata-will-usually-only-start-when-being-jumped/92571)
**Author:** [@lindzsc16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lindzsc16)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2016, 7:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2010-hyundai-sonata-will-usually-only-start-when-being-jumped/92571 "2016-02-21T07:48:32Z")
I have a 2010 Hyundai Sonata with about 100,000 miles. Recently, it started doing funny things when I tried to start it. It would take a few tries, sometimes, or it might start immediately- very unpredictable. Someone su… --- ## [2008 Honda Civic LX problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-lx-problem/92279)
**Author:** [@ghviz](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ghviz)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2016, 8:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-honda-civic-lx-problem/92279 "2016-01-18T08:13:48Z")
My sister's 2008 Honda Civic LX has started doing something interesting recently. When you start the car, the vehicle does a sudden honk. At first we thought that we were hitting the horn, but it has been continuously oc… --- ## [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… --- ## [Problem starting a 1997 Toyota Camry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-starting-a-1997-toyota-camry/91489)
**Author:** [@dunedin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dunedin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2015, 2:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/problem-starting-a-1997-toyota-camry/91489 "2015-10-21T02:45:14Z")
I posted this back on March 31: http://community.cartalk.com/discussion/2302838/intermittent-starter-problem-in-a-1997-toyota-camry#latest My girlfriend has a 1997 Toyota Camry with a 6 cyl engine. Low mileage - only 66k… --- ## [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… --- ## [Infiniti G35--Electrical, requires jumpstart although battery is new](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-g35-electrical-requires-jumpstart-although-battery-is-new/90947)
**Author:** [@michaelthemt](https://community.cartalk.com/u/michaelthemt)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2015, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/infiniti-g35-electrical-requires-jumpstart-although-battery-is-new/90947 "2015-08-21T22:01:30Z")
Intermittently, cannot relate to any pattern. Not that often, but a huge hassle when it happens. What? Well, my car is completely dead. Smart key will not open door, so have to use the mechanical key to open car and… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/starting/57.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=starting)