My Lowest Viewed Video EVER! Car cranks, but WON’T start! What's keeping it from running?
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- čas přidán 11. 12. 2023
- When this video was originally released (12/12/23) it won the title as the 'lowest viewed video' I've ever made. Please let me know what you think in the comments. This video will help you if your car turns over, but it just WON'T start! This video will help you determine if the problem is the Fuel Pump, Battery or Alternator.
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Just want to come here and state that I recently ran into a good mount of people that for some reason has hate towards car wizards work. I have serious confusion on why arguably the most honest mechanic on youtube, actually has an audience that doesn't like him. Car wizard consistently trying to warn against the many mechanics that try to scam customers. Mr. And Mrs. Wizard runs one of the best, most honest shops in the entire nation.
It's because they are BMW owners 🤣
These are people that either have extremely short attention spans (ADD much?) Or they don't know how to change channel. Obviously these people can't handle being educated. No biggie. It hasn't stopped the Car Wizard from growing his channel. Maybe Disney is more their speed.
Probably trump fanboys
No matter how many lovers are out there you will always have haters.
Can't please everyone the haters need to learn how to click away
Probably dishonest mechanics and their tricks being exposed by The Wizard
This is why I like to own vehicles made from 1996 to 2011. This is the best era as far as reliability and not as complicated as anything made afterwards.
Reliability is dependent on the owner. Presently have 2 cars, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI and a 2018 Toyota Corolla LE. Had the Corolla since new but 4 owner on the Beetle. Used cars for me are OCD on the vehicle. Always keep a 5qt jug of oil and a gallon of coolant around. Plenty of coolant for the vehicles.
Thats the golden years for diesel engines without all those emissions crap attached.
@@fleurdewin7958 well that applies to diesel trucks but my 2013 diesel Beetle doesn't use DEF. Only thing is a Diesel Exhaust Filter
@@richardmullins9299 maintaining all the fluids and filters at factory intervals and levels is the key to vehicle reliability and longevity. If a car is worth anything it’s worth that.
I have a 13 tacoma, but besides that, I only buy crown vics and grand marquis. Best cars for the money hands down
Don’t forget that immobolizers can also screw starts on 90-00 vehicles and it’s hard to diagnose
Back in the late 70’s I installed 100’s of batteries and tons of alternators and starters at Sears. None of them cost over 75 bucks as I recall. I loved that job.
That's still $350 if you adjust for inflation if you did it in 1978 if it was $75
I remember when i couldn't even change my oil. I bought a battery from oreillys and opted for complementary install. The bastard thought something was broken, he was so bad. He almost wasn't even able to install it. About a year later after, I replaced the battery like I done it since I could walk. Years later, I'm still POed he made that look so difficult
Glad to hear you are coming along in your recovery. I just want to put out here that I truly thank you and Mrs Wizard, I watch both channels and am a huge fan, I've been wrenching for 43 yrs. I am a huge fan and have huge respect for every thing you and Mrs Wizard do. Dave from Cincinnati oh.
I've had an alternator actually overcharge and take out a battery as well. Its important to test because it ruined a second battery I put shortly after.
Always get an OEM alternator. Cheap aftermarket ones don't last. Also you could rebuild it or find someone who only does alternators and starters; they are usually older and wiser than the parts store guy.
The battery was already bad. That's what was causing the alternator to overcharge
@@melvingibson4525 then how was the second battery ruined? The alternator was the initial issue, not the battery
@GlycerinZ nope. A bad cell in the battery will cause an alternator to overcharge. Then the voltage regulator internal to the alternator got stuck because it's a POS
When I started my career in 1974 I started buying the batteries that had the highest cold cranking amps and they were usually $35 or less. I did run some oddball setups like propane and I had a Triumph Spitfire with twin DCOE 40 Weber carburetors and they all had to spin over a bit to fire up during the winter here in the Texas panhandle.
Interesting timing on this video and the last video. I just had to have starters replaced and mine AND my daughter's car recently. Her car was fine, but mine had some funky issues. Mine had intermittent start issues; I replaced the battery. Still had intermittent start issues. Took it back to shop that put starter in. They said I didn't put the battery cables on correctly (not completely on posts) when I replaced battery. They put them on correctly and sent me on my way. A week later, intermittent start issues again. I could deal with it once in a while, since it would eventually start. When it finally left me stranded twice and forced me to walk home, that was it. Took it back to them, it finally happened to them while they had it. They called me up after they found a ground wire loose that they apparently knocked loose when they replaced the starter. They tightened it up and put a lock nut on it, apparently. It's been good ever since.
My car refused to start after I did a major weight reduction… I guess you actually need an engine after all
I agree with you David. This time of year can cause a lot of stress for people. Add to it car repairs, and it gets even worse. I’m currently paying on all the parts I bought to fix my older car to keep it running. It has set me back badly for the holidays. But thankfully I knew what I was doing trying to save that money. Some don’t, and boy do they end up paying in the end. God bless to you and yours this Christmas season. Thanks.
Wiz keep on schooling the folks who need knowledge....your wisdom is spot on.
Kudos to you and Mrs Wizard . Praying for your smooth recovery from your surgery .I appreciate your candid approach to diagnosing vehicle issues . I am advising my fellow diesel techs to subscribe to your channel. Some can’t handle the bluntness but we truly need more Car Wizards . Thanks for what you do . Wishing you and your wife a Merry Christmas and prosperous new years to come !
Very helpful video! Thanks again Wizard. Not a professional mechanic here, but I enjoy learning about, and working on my own cars. I realize Wizard is keeping it simple here, but I wanted to contribute that another, less common, but straightforward cause of a no-crank-no-start issue is a dead Starter (and/or solenoid). It can be a bit tricky to diagnose and often times a big pain to access.
Thanks for advice. You’ve answered my concern with my battery light coming on. And probably saved me money, too.
My battery in my Ford transit is under the driver's side and it's a special type of battery that requires a special battery booster or charger. And is expensive. You help so many people with your educational videos
Another fantastic video. Wizard! I’ve watched you from the start and I’m so excited to see you and Mrs. Wiz continuing to grow and help people.
Also, your voice is as relaxing as putting on golf and taking a nap on a Sunday afternoon ❤️🪬 Much Success in 2024 🎉
I saw Mrs Wizard's video Sunday about your surgery. I'm glad that you're feeling better. Stay healthy
With my Ford Panther Platform car (2004 Mercury Grand Marquis), the battery and the alternator are right there when you open the hood. It can't be any easier to change those whenever it becomes necessary.
It's just the fuel pump that can be a little complicated to deal with.
Complicated maybe, but at least you don't have to drop the tank!
@@calebmastruserio7811 True.
About this time last year I put a new battery in my Mk7 VW Golf. She started fine in the summer but had developed slow, laboured cranking in cold weather.
Internet research said I could change the battery myself without too much difficulty, so I did. As expected she freaked on the first start. Cleared most of the codes with a drive around the block. Cleared the remaining couple of codes with my scanner and she's been fine ever since.
Thank you Mr.Wizard you're amazing ,when I find an auto mechanic as knowledgeable and honest as you where I live in Toronto then I will buy a car .
Really good video you can see the hard won knowledge of cars (and people!!) showing!
In my own experience I have had a bad alternator flatten the battery overnight. Clue was NO battery light when ignition turned on before starting engine.
Also had a bad starter causing slow crank but battery ok. Use a voltmeter to diagnose.
Glad to hear recovery is going well Wizard.
Fast recovery Mr wizard!!!! God bless you sir , and thank you for all the years of being honest!!!!! Big big fan ,!!!! And hello to you too Mrs wizard, what a man you gave there !!!!!
Godspeed for your recovery Wizard🙏 And thank you for this super informative and relevant video:)
Great presentation of critical systems cause and effect on starting. Thanks
Glad you covered the new battery install Most just think it's only the battery. You're so right with this video, average person can not deal with newer vehicles Keep Vids going People pay dentist and Doctor whatever they charge Mastertechs must do the same
Hope you are fully recovered soon. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and Mrs. Wizzard.
Some modern GDI engines actually have two fuel pumps. An electric pump in the tank, and a mechanical one that injects the fuel into the cylinder.
I remember going to Sears and buying a non-Diehard battery for only $39.
Yes, and sometimes both pumps are electric.
Love the Christmas stockings bro, way to keep the spirit.
I'm glad you feeling better mr Wizard!! Good luck. 👋👌
I just had a lift installed in my building and I'll be doing the majority of our auto repairs myself because I'm tired of paying mechanics. I have a good scan tool that 3 of my friends and I bought together and we'll all be using my lift.
Hope you continue to heal Mr Wizard hope you and Mrs have a great Christmas
I found this to be helpful and informative. I suspect that most people aren't interested in this kind of detail - thus the low numbers.
I just replaced the battery in my 2019 mustang. It was an EverStart from Walmart - $117 including tax. I was pleasantly surprised.
Darn near 4 years, that's damn good! I run EverStarts as well and have always had good luck with them.
Great advice! My 96 Chevy had very dim headlights and low volts when my alternator went out. Then the truck just died going down the road. New alternator back in business 👍
Had my Citroen c3 go into full panic mode with all the symptoms you described ---dead battery right in the middle of a busy gas station.👍
I appreciated this video no less than your other videos. It was very educational.
Great video. My local Walmart still has their lower tier car batteries for $69. Bought three so far for vehicles with great results. Autozone $150 about the same quality
Hope you get good soon sir
The video is good. Technically accurate and the prices you mention are similar to what I see in my state. I guess people just prefer to pay to get these things fixed.
I have that same polo. 😅 Copped a sweet deal on it on clearance at Walmart, I love it.
Much love car wizard love your vids learned a lot.
Hi there, mr and mrs wizard im used to fixing my own car because i run and have always run old cars mostly old mercs .I live in the uk but like to watch mechanic videos from both sides of the pond and would like to thank you for your excellent work it has helped me a lot and want to wish you both good health and a happy life thanks Al.
An additional option that _might_ be a solution: if your gas car ran fine in warmer weather, and suddenly is very hesitant to start after a cold night, it might be your engine oil is too thick. I had some 10w40 in the engine during the summer months, and recently the car had quite some trouble starting up during colder mornings. Changed the oil for 5w40, and the car starts fine now. This will most likely be an edge case, but maybe it help someone diagnose another possible cause of starting troubles...
It’s relatively common with heui diesels
good stuff. would have been nice to touch on starter issues as well
We love us some WIZARD EVERY DAY!!!! 🙌🏻❤️💯
Good you are on the road to recovery.
A cranks fine, no start has me looking at either no fuel, or no spark. If no issue to pull a plug, check for spark. If no issue to crack open fuel line, check for flow.
All the best with your recovery Wizard ❤
One thing about reman alternators. I found out when buying an alternator for my 2009 Camry XLE V6 that there are no new Denso or Toyota alternators. Even the dealer has only Reman Denso alternator. It is pretty common with older cars, over 10-15 years. Keep the receipts when buying one even from the dealer. Take picture of it with your phone to save for warranty. Usually a reman Denso alternator has lifetime warranty.
I usually start with the battery and hope for the best.😀 My Camero ran fine until i went a long distance, it to me a minute to realize my alternator need to be replaced .
so glad Ii drive an old vehicle - its absolutely ridiculous that you need to pay a shop to use a fancy scan tool to tell the car its got a new battery - thats NOT progress, that's just corporate greed !!
I had a situation during the summer where the car ran fine, no warning lights, but there was a loud buzzing noise under the hood, that went up and down in pitch with engine rpm. I thought it was a bearing going bad somewhere. But using a hose I located the noise to the alternator. Removed it, and took it to the shop for repair. Turned out that a rectifier diode went bad, and all the load went to the remaining diode, causing the noise. Had it rebuilt, reinstalled it and it and no more noise.
I really enjoy all your videos. I wanted to mention that I purchased a used alternator for an older Volvo at a pick-and-pull junkyard for $10.00 about 6 years ago, and I've never experienced a problem with it since I installed it. Parts are cheaper in Los Angeles than in Kansas, huh? :>)
Well here in San Antonio we have plenty of wrecking yards with used parts. Easy to anything I need local
Loved the video and I like the information very much. My only suggestion is maybe some visual flow of where to start or what to test first since I'm a guy and visuals help me 🙂
I just went through this problem with my car. It was giving me trouble starting and the Check Engine Light had kicked on. I took it to a professional shop I trust and invested $159 in diagnosis. They found and fixed the problem. Including a synthetic oil change, the total bill was $530 parts and labor. Finding an honest shop is the key.
My father-in-law and I changed out the in-tank fuel pump in my 1998 Chevy Lumina (3800 Series II V6). He's done them before and knew what he was doing with me helping. It took several hours but we got it done. No leaks, and I ran with that fuel pump until the day the engine quit and I sold the car to a scrapyard. That said I wouldn't want to try to tackle it myself - there are so many pitfalls and little things to keep track of. One false move or forget something and you're replacing not just the fuel pump, but also the tank and/or one of the lines running from the tank to the engine.
So true about fuel pump goes out after you fill it
Good and informative video. 😊
Mercedes is notorious for throwing up 100 faults if the battery voltage dips down. Charge the battery clear the codes drive the car and see if any come back. Also brake pedal switch causes ABS or ESP faults. Lastly, any dirt on the windshield sensor will give out faults with lane assist or cause headlights or wipers to activate. Edit: good reason not to fill up past the first click is to avoid problems with the EVAP system especially the purge valve.
Yup. I let the battery go low because the car sat in my driveway for over a month in a half without being driven, or even started for that matter, and when I finally went to drive it again, I was greeted by multiple ABS and ESP and SRS faults. Plugged in a scanner and multiple low voltage codes. I think even the radio had a code due to low voltage. Only when the battery charged up did all the warnings go away
I had a 2003 VW Jetta diesel. The overrun clutch on the alternator went bad, causing the battery light to flicker. Replacing that beast was a chore, to say the least. It was located between the A/C compressor and the power steering pump, very close to the radiator shroud. It took me hours.
I currently have a 2020 Subaru Outback. The fuel pump was replaced under a recall, so obviously I let the dealer do it. I even got a free loaner car while it was in the shop. This is one of those cars where the access is under the rear seat, and the cabin had a lingering odor of gasoline for a few days. Even the pros are going to spill a few drops of gas doing this procedure.
Christmas is approaching. Something *_will_* go wrong on the day of the trip. Always does LOL
Last year was a flat (before leaving)
Year before was alternator (on the way back home, made it home fine)
My '08 Jeep GC. 105k. Four alternators, 6 starters, new battery every 2-3 years. Losing grounds daily. But it's a Jeep thing. Stellar electrical systems.
Well, its a 15 year old car and not a Toyota. Its normal for some cars not made by Toyota 🥴
Great video car wizard!!
I have a 2013 VW Golf. One morning, last Spring, my wife went to start it and there was this rattling sound, but no crank. I immediately suspected that the battery was dead and the rattling sound was the solenoid trying to engage with insufficient voltage. While my wife arranged a ride to work, I called my friend to come with his booster pack. We got the car started and all the systems were working off alternator power, but the battery would not charge.
Before calling for a new battery, I had made sure that:
1) The alternator and starter were good.
2) No accessories had drained the battery.
3) The battery would not charge.
No parts cannon here.
As it turned out, the battery under the hood was the 10 year old original from the factory. A little bit of meter work showed that one of the cells in the battery had shorted out. Instead of 13.2 volts, it only held 11 volts. And this after 10 winters in Canada. Not bad.
So I bought a new battery off the CAA truck. including electrical system diagnostic, road-side replacement and a new battery, the service was $250 Can. I suppose I'm good for another 10 years.
No panic. Careful diagnostic. I didn't even have to take the car to the shop.
Back in March or April, my alternator was weak and my headlights went dim and I made it to the shop and had the alternator replaced, I'm glad 😊 I made it to the shop without a tow truck
I have a 99 Chevy Silverado, 5.3 V8.
Occasionally it would crank over but not fire up.
After three trys (with one game of solitaire on my phone between trys) it woukd fire right up.
I saw a video from my other favorite CZcams Mechanic discussing cleaning the Mass Air flow Sensor and Throttlebody.
I used CRC sprays, rags and toothbrushes.
Its been almostba year and has never not fired up since.
Great x 10 Video !! I watched this VERY carefully. When in University, I drove a 1983 Toyota Corolla which wouldn't start at random. It cost me many a batteries due to continuous cranking. It was crank, no start. Motor turns strong but it just didn't "take" - and then sometimes it would. If I removed the air filter and put a few drops of petrol in the carburetor - then voila it started! The booster and HT wires had spark. No fuel pump issues as when it ran it was fine. I would also like to know if disconnecting the battery has the same effect on the car's electronics and requires a reset as CHANGING the battery as I sometimes disconnect the battery on my 09 Honda, 2014 Lexus to save it. I've not done this on my 2016 Jaguar though as the battery is hard to access. Thanks Wizard !! You're the GOAT. Thankfully I've learnt that the fuel pumps on our Honda, Lexus and Mercedes is located under the back seat, so no having to drop fuel tanks.
What did they remove? does Mrs. Wizard need a new pool boy ! LOL Glad you are feeling better!
Hey Wizard, my car cranks but won't turn over!!! 🙄
Years ago when I was a service writer that's what a customer said to me about his car not starting!!! 😮🎄☃️
All I want for Christmas is for Mr. Car Wizard to get well.🎄
If you have a full battery when your alternator goes out, you probably could drive a good 50 miles easily. I had a situation where my alternator went out and I got stranded about 75 miles from home. They "fixed it" there with a "rebuilt alternator" by the time I went home the battery light was on again. Turned out the part they used didn't work either. So I charged the battery overnight with my home charger and had them redo the job the next day driving the 75 miles with no alternator.
Also with battery locations many mid90s to late 2000s chrysler and dodge have it in the drivers front fender.
Nice to see you're getting better, Car Wizard. I want to say that *every* video is your lowest-viewed video when you first upload it. Food for thought!
nothing can be as bad as my videos i love yours hovies junkyard digs and all the diy and mechanics videos. they have all helped me so much on my vehicles and my 1000$ 150,000 mile crew cab 2005 chevy. and well it has a major trans issue but still drives
worse part about it, guages are off, guage lights barely work, lights installed inside, rear spare completely seized in the bottom of truck, body partially restored verry crooked, 4x4 works but lost 3rd and 4th, but engie runs great and wireing harness is perfect and frame has no severe rust. reasons why it was 1000$. but still tows a 6,000 lbs truck outve mud so it was worth it to me for a project. o and it has exhaust leks like nothing and makes well 10 mpg
Measure charging voltage. Check AC ripple. Conductance tester for the battery, Measure fuel pump amp draw after listening for it.
Nice a fire side chat with the wizard.
we had an alternator play reindeer games with us for a couple weeks. the car would randomly chime to tell you "look at the cluster!" and there'd be no warning light. after a couple weeks of thinking i'm going mad hearing things, it chimed and I caught the battery light come on briefly, then go off. I start poking around but everything says "no problem here, boss!" voltages all look good, while off or running, oscilloscope across the battery didn't show any evil rippling. Finally on a multi-day inlaw trip visit, the damn thing lit and stayed lit. I'd at that time had a lighter socket volt meter installed, and the wife happened to catch it go from 14.3 to 12.8 briefly, at the moment the chime and light happened. very quickly though it would go back to normal voltage, but I guess now it had lasted long enough the ECU was now commanding the BATT light to stay on. a vehicle restart would clear the BATT light. we finished the trip (with a couple more glitch incidences), and I swapped out the alternator when we got home. something internal must have been randomly open circuiting briefly, causing the alternator to shut down. luckily it never fully died on us.
In no way am I a mechanic but I've been fortunate to carefully go through forums where other people have similar issues with Saturns to find the problem. Battery and ignition coil module has been my two issues I've been able to fix without professional diagnosis. Anything under the car or inside the engine I'll leave it to the professionals though lol.
Ive watched a few of this guys videos. He is better writer/actor than he is a mechanic. And beyond everything he understands how the human mind works and sucks peoples minds in. This video in the end wont even be close to the least viewed video. He knows what he is doing for sure. Making the coin. Keep on keeping on.
2001 Subaru Outback LL Bean with the H6 engine. I bought it used in Memphis as an airport car, and brought it to Fort Lauderdale where I live. For years I drove it without a battery hold down strap, thinking that the battery doesn't move around much anyway. Well, one day, I climb in, turn the key....And everything goes dead. And of course, this was first thing in the morning after flying all night and I was in NO mood for this crap. So I get out, pop the hood, and look at the battery. Just as a point of standard operating procedure, I wiggle the wires, then get back in the car. It starts right up!
Turns out the negative battery harness had been damaged by the battery moving around slightly. I bought the part online for $40 and installed it myself. I discovered that the coupling at the battery negative terminal was bad where the lead end connected to the copper wire so I suspect I could have fixed it, but I secured the battery properly and now the problem is solved.
Great video!
Cars that use chips in the key can also have problems if a spare key, not properly coded, is tried. This can cause the car's immobilizer to brick the car. Sometimes you can recover the original key's functionality by inserting, removing and inserting again to reset the immobilizer.
I'm glad I'm smart enough to work on my car myself. however, I definitely understand why getting work done on your car costs a lot; it's a bunch of manual work.
I've owned a 94 Camaro and 97 Trans Am WS6.. you need to do "The trap door method" to access the fuel pump unless you wanna drop the tank. GM shoudl have done it in the first place!
I live in southern Arizona. I'm lucky to get two full years out of a battery in this heat. With a truly quality battery, battery tender and a bit of luck, I can get three years. I also get to use the warranty on every battery for every vehicle. They will not give you more than one replacement. LOL Any car dealer sucks for battery warranty. They require a four hour test to verify your battery is no good and then want to charge for diagnostics. Piss off! I buy all my batteries at places other than the dealer. LOL
When I replace the battery in my Ford I have to reset a module or it won't play nice. That's dumb also.
BTW, my Goldwing has a starter/alternator that is $4,000 for the part. I can't imagine how fun it would be to replace. I've only ever heard of one failing.
Florida to car AC blasting all day in traffic 2-3 years maybe
I've heard that if you run your tank lower than 1/4 it would cause the fuel pump to heat up...any thoughts? Love your channel and anytime you're in Jacksonville Florida you have a place to stay. BTW we are not swingers!
That's a great question and I can answer if you like. Driving with low fuel can damage the fuel pump because the fuel cools and lubricates the pump as it flows. The pump does use fuel as part of the cooling / lubrication process, but a quarter of a tank is way more than enough for this.
Hope that helps you out some.
I had an electrical problem at the fuse block that green build up it was so compacted it hard to detect
I had a 2001 Dodge Stratus 4dr that had the battery inside the front driver side fender. You had to pull the splash guard out to get to it. Pulling the tire made it easier to get to though.
$175 for my 2020 Corolla battery that likes to go out every two years. Even though I have a 5-7 year old battery. At least it is under warranty so was free when I got it done at the dealership in March of this year. $175 in 2021
might want to add a 2nd ground point and move up to a larger battery. Currently on my 2018 Corolla have a group 34 and second ground point. No change in 3 years.
@@richardmullins9299 ok thanks. I will try that!
Wizard, prices you mention are unbelievable (not only in this video but others as well). We live in England and everything is a 3rd of a price you described. Parts, labour all of it 3 times cheaper! You've got mad costs in usa
I dont know where you are in the UK, i have a 2011 ford kuga with the 2.5 petrol Volvo engine and gearbox, starter motor genuine Ford £400.00 part only, Alternator genuine ford £ 900.00. Part only , plus fitting Ford dealer got to be £100.00 or £120.00 an hour now.
Idk where you got your prices from, not everybody has your second cousin Billy Bob will install it for a 24 pack of beer. Besides you shouldn't be taking his advice for pricing he knows his market, climate area and what shops in his area charge he doesn't know what a shop in another state charges let alone what one Wales or Buxton charges...
@@brutonstreettailor4570I'd give serious thought to rebuilding the rotating components if they need repair.
@@andrewmooreandrewrmoore7615 its fine! Swapped out the starter myself using a low mileage one off of a crashed focus RS for £26:00 and took me 4 hours with tea breaks due to Kugas having shorter bonnets than Volvos! Done haldex service twice now. The only time ive had grief with it is after the local Fraud Stealer has looked at it and damaged something !
@@brutonstreettailor4570(my wife always had Mercs serviced by the dealer all her working life) until she saw what they were charging her, now she uses our local independent repair shop for everything as it’s only one third of the dealers prices!
Another scenario that happens alot around here is rodents chewing wires, a cam postion sensor wire for example, the car will crank and sputter here and there but won't run if a position sensor circuit is open.
The rodent problem has gotten worse since the wire manufacturers started using soy based insulation. The rodents eat the insulation as a food source.
If the engine cranks it has to be fuel or ignition. You can check the alternator by using a voltmeter, When the engine is
running you should get around 14v. I had an earth strap corrode on an Audi many years ago. I didn't realize until the
music on the cassette player slowed down and stopped, then the engine just stopped. I was lucky as I was way out into
the country before the days of mobile phones. I just managed to coast into a small road where a nice lady called up her
mechanic.
Having an aftermarket sound system with a high power amplifier, it can run an alternator’s diodes as well.. it causes overcharging the battery and can fry it up
Just brought my 2020 Mazda 3 to a local auto parts store. I asked for a new AGM battery for the car. They asked why and I told them that the battery was getting weak. They tested and confirmed. They installed my new battery, free. They asked me how I knew. 30+ years of driving? This is hot South Florida. Batteries last an even shorter time in the heat.
I own a 2018 Ford Eco Sport. The battery is an AGM battery plus the vehicle has a battery monitoring system. Also the battery is located half under the engine cowling so it’s not exactly an easy remove and replace. The dealership quoted me a little over 300 bucks just for the battery and 60 bucks labor to install. I remember the cheap battery days too.
Hey wizard! Can you do a vid on why my car won't charge? I have a 1998 Chevy Astro I picked up cheap and I can't figure it out. Probably a wire... 😒
Check the simple things like the fuses, battery terminals, loose belt. Wiggle the wiring.
One can extend the life of a fuel pump by not habitually running the vehicle low on fuel, endlessly having the low fuel warning light on.
The pump is immersed in fuel to cool & lubricate it. Low fuel level exposes the pump. Keep fuel level at 1/4 tank or higher.
(Don't give your car a stupid excuses to breakdown.)
Hey wizard recently bought a 1993 buick park avenue ultra super charged with only 120000 miles did fluids, plugs, and brakes anything I should be worried about I know the 3800 are super reliable but what about the boosted variant ? Thank you for all you do.
I've had an intermittent long crank / no start on my '05 E46 BMW for a couple of years. My trusted independent mechanic has replaced the fuel pump, pulled and inspected the fuel rail, and replaced the battery, yet it persists. Super annoying.
Hi Wizard! Once upon a time a customer brought in a no start situation for me, however they had a brand new battery. Okay so I jumped the car and purposefully disconnected the battery to see if the alternator worked. Car died. So I told the customer to buy a new alternator. Installed it. No problem. Customer came back a day later car again no start. Turns out that the new battery the customer bought recently went bad as well! Told the customer they needed a battery, and I was told that I was a liar. The lesson I learned that day was that a bad alternator can actually kill a good as new battery.
I really do love Wizard humor. 😂
Great advice
Never overlook the simple stuff
Is the battery cable loose?
Bad Ground?
If you don’t know don’t suggest great advice!
Wish the Mobile mechanic, ( green flag) uk. Saw the loose cable. Before I drove 70 miles to tighten it