How to Fix a Car That Cranks But Doesn't Start
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- Cranks but wont start. How to fix a car that cranks but wont start, DIY with Scotty Kilmer. Car cranks but no start diagnosis, inspection, tips and tricks to getting it started again. How to fix and repair a car that cranks but doesn't start up. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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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 ??
Scotty Kilmer hey man, how's it going?
Scotty u rock god bless you sir and thank for ur service as both a mechanic and a veteran
My sparkplugs are ok and my fuel system is ok but it wont start 😭
Scotty Kilmer
Pickup will not start (but cranks) in cold weather unless jumped. Has new battery. Warmer weather starts fine.
How can anyone give this Scotty thumbs down? He is funny, pleasant, knowledgeable and quick . There is absolutely nothing to criticize.
I guess he might ruin those thumbs down guys' career. LOL! He is an honored technician!
@@wgyu1218 Good insight, here. If they can confuse people enough by saying he’s crazy, maybe they can still keep inflating the fees and parts charges. Never imagined that there’d be a focused campaign to make someone this goodhearted, honest, and helpful look bad. We should have known that might be the REAL aim behind so many sarcastic attacks. A few beers too many, from some of the hogwash that’s been written against Scotty’s videos. Thank you for pointing it out! There’s a saying: “You must be over the target if you’re attracting hellfire.” 🙂💕
hes a cis gendered white trump supporter
if this guy was my dad i would never have car problems haha
Joshua Vang if this guy was your dad he’s probably laugh at his own dad jokes
Joshua Vang if he were mine hed be so dissapointed in me for not knowin this
He is your dad
Joshua Vang who is you sir
He'd probably train you to do it your self.
Every time I look up a car video I’m so hyped that it ends up being this guy every time!
Exactly! Lol
"If you don't see any spark sparking..."
Ah, wise words kemosabe...
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If you don't ser anny spark to opel corsa 1.6
He ment the spark plugs sparking, don’t act like u know more then him
Ur neighbors prob like wtf this guy doing laying in his truck bed talking to himself
lmao😂😂
haha I have always thought that too
Headshothorror4488 lmfaooooo😂😂😂😂
lol funny, made me laugh.
Headshothorror4488 lol
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!
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
Very inspirational!
Scotty you are a blessing to all of us diy mechanics.
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.
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!
This dude is the mvp of the internet ! Saving thousands by telling all the secrets of the Auto Mechanic world . Thank you good sir
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.
How's your car Ana?
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.
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.
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.
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!
You take away the stress of a problematic auto and make figuring out how to fix it 100x more fun. Thank you!
This guy is awesome and gets to the point. Excellent video!
Even 2 years later! Top!
And he does some nice random angles
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
@@caseyjones831 Did you get it working?
Yeah v rare these days, people like the sound of their own voice eh!
scotty 8 years later and you're still helping people worldwide
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.
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!
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?
goodkill1 thats too funny
goodkill1 I just laughed so hard!!! 😂💀
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at least your making progress
buy a bicycle.
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 !!!!
I’m having the same problem and his attitude just made my whole day
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.
SCOTTY KILMER YOU ARE A LEGEND!!! Earned yourself yes ANOTHER subscriber . Thank you sooo much 🙏
Quick, thorough and efficient. Sometime you just need a few thoughts in the right direction. Appreciate these videos
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
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 !!!
For my car..there is spark in the plug but it wont start still
Yes, he gets to the point quickly. Great vid.
Ok so I’ve been stressing over my car for hours, but this made me happy. Thanks!
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!
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
This guy is awesome. I love his motivation with humorous personality.
Wow... A dozen years passed, and still informative... Gotta love this guy.
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 .
hey man, we need more people like you on earth
Straight and to the point. Great video with no wasted time rambling about nothing
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 ❤
Scotty , you are straight to the point. I have the same problem with my xj8. Starting with the spray
That was a fantastic video! High energy, very informative, and entertaining. Thanks.
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
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
You have the best car fix tutorials in the world, thank you for sharing your experience, very helpful! Now I know what to do with my little Honda
Great presentation - thanks for taking the time and effort in creating this!
thanks man ...i found out it was the sparkingplug so i replaced it and it worked
Finally, the the type of video I've been searching for. Thanks Scotty
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
Great video! Well edited, short, valuable information.
Your videos are perfect for a noob like me. Thank you!
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
Thank you Scott you are a great kind honest man that helps people.
Nice to see that these older videos are just as good and informational.
I find scotty hilarious lol would like to have a beer with him.
I love it when there’s an ad when I need a guide and I’m stuck in traffic
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 😍😍😘😘
How is your truck doing?
thank you posij for teaching me about cars
Cant watch the video without thinking about the song 😂😂
I was looking for this comment lmao
''Crack the bolt open, ugh''. This guy is adorable. Always makes me laugh and I learn so much. Thank you, Scotty!
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!
Literally my car just did the same thing
@@bigbandtaka1791 what was it
@@dre6036 idek I sold my car it was cranking but never start as if it was outta gas
@@bigbandtaka1791 same here lol thinking of junking it in pretty sure it’s gas pump
This is still very useful even after 10 years.. Thank you
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.
Hi Scotty...thanks for all your informative videos you put on line. Love how you keep it simple.
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)
And by the way you explain things so much easier than a lot of people do I appreciate you
Sweet lord! Thank you !! Finally a video that gets to the point!
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!!
Did you have some gas in your car cause mine is completely low and I think that's my problem
I put a gallon in and it's still doing it
Might need more
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.
The best car mechanic in CZcams planet 👍👍👍👍love this guy👍👏👏👏I respect for u sir. Thanks and keep it up. God bless u and ur family. From Manila here. 🙂
Thank you!! Literally got my car started in about 3 minutes. You saved my bacon. Thanks again!!!
How's your car Lydia?
this guy is a legend.
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
I have emotional problems and I'm working on my car by myself and this helped so much I feel safe
I've check some videos on this with other vloggers but so far ur d best coz u give the straight answers, just what we needed to know. 👍👍👍👍👍High respect to u sir, God bless u. U have helped me today. Coz I just had a problem with my wigo,it won't start and not even crancking, and the sad thing is I just had it checked on 25k maintenance check last Jan 8, and it's just a month and this happens, it won't start though I already charged the battery. 🤔 This video helped me. I hope to do it and make it start. 😁
Hey scotty, i have a chevy blazer that just cranks and it has spark and fuel, but wont start. It has a check engine light but my cheap scan tool wont read it haha. i have jet to check the compression on the engine. sometimes when i crank it it begins to fire off some of the cylinders. it's had a misfire code before and i've read that misfire codes are commonly connected to lack of compression, just like to get your thoughts on what else it could be thanks!
Eric Sambo Follow up please. Ty
You know you've been on the internet too long when you're listening to Posij and know exactly where the sample is from.
Scotty I truly love you this video helped me today and I love you dearly for this I don't care what no-one says about you your channel is the best and I will continue to watch and support you brother! reporting live from the Westside of Chicago " LOVE PEACE AND SOUL.✌
I love this guy he's got a fix for every car problem
You are CLAPTRAP from borderlands! nice vid.
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
+Kong Xiong that or a bad ignition control module
Kong Xiong that or the bearings on your muffler
THANK YOU, MAN! Waiting for a tow truck for my old Cavalier. Now I have an idea of what to discuss with my mechanic.
The best I have seen, very informative n straight to the point. Thank you GOD bless
he simply pointed everything what we need. amazing.
Thanks scotty!!! From 1-10 you are an absolute 11! 😁
Education with a side of entertainment; thank you very much 👌🏻☕️
Awesome, simple yet effective ways to diagnosed, love it....
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.
This guy is too cool to handle
Awesome
Keep up the good work
U helped me alot
Thanks for you videos, I always get solution for my issues from your videos
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How could anyone give this a thumbs down?
+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...
+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.....
cfcreative1
Just answering someones question of why a few "thumbs down". Not getting into a debate of whether his advise is good or bad.
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.
+cfcreative1 well the way it works is they watch the video then click on the thumbs down. Hope this helps.
I got a Ford XF, I live in Australia and my car cranks but wont start. It soesnt run on fuel so i tried to start it on gas. I think this may help me, hopefully it does :) thanks ( I have subscribed)
Thanks for the high-level (not dumbed down) explanation. I subscribed.
Thanks, I sprayed starting fluid in breather hose and it fired up! Could it have been vapor locked?
Haha nice work man
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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.
Cuz hooking up a scan tool tells you everything u need in the data screen.
You're awesome Scotty thank you for these videos your a life saver
The Man is Always on Point. Tnx for the info
Engine could also loose timing or compression as well.
Those are mentioned in other vids like the o2 sensor where the truck starts then stalls due to faults in the sensor
Flora Lacusong he should have titled it “how to find a bad crank sensor” watch his “bad fuel pump video” it’s the same exact symptom description of a crank sensor failure and he goes farther into fuel diagnostics in this one, but his “50 years experience” doesn’t once talk about checking to see if the pumps priming before jumping straight into electrical diagnostics 🤷♂️ check power at the pump and work your way back to the power source first, saves you 3 hours of determining whether or not the pumps even getting power, not to mention that a vast majority of vehicles will still run and drive close to normal with a bad O2
Or even a battery that has just enough juice to slowly crank it lol
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.
He is the best on earth I swear I wish all mechanics was this knowledgeable and honest
Thank u for every video you make man