Top Ten Reasons For No-Start Vehicles

The top ten reasons that I see vehicles coming to Ace Automotive for no start problems

Top Ten Reasons For No-Start Vehicles

Top Ten Reasons For No-Start Vehicles

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Top Ten Reasons For No-Start Vehicles

Top Ten Reasons For No-Start Vehicles

Electric fuel pump failure/fuel Filter restriction One of the most common no-start problems I have seen in recent times is the failure of in-tank electric fuel pumps, primarily due to lack of proper scheduled vehicle owners maintain on the part of not having the fuel Filter changed at the proper intervals, sure some fuel Filters can cost approx. $ 100.00 and up to replace several times a year but in some vehicles such as late 90s Jeep Grand Cherokees replacing the fuel pump costs nearly $ 800.00! How many times do you want to pay that? Also another cause for premature fuel pump failure is allowing the> fuel level to get to below .25 tank and below for extended periods or running completely out of fuel running out of fuel allows the electric fuel pump to run "dry" which nearly immediately ruins the pump. Vortec 4.3 L GM engines Design, 5.7 L with the CPI fuel injection system the CPI unit fails in many different ways; the plastic tubes leak, "the poppets get Plugged, the fuel pressure regulator leaks. Timing Belt Failure/Timing belt steering failure Timing belts are designed to last approx. 40.000 miles under normal use -60.000 not changing the timing belt before it "breaks" can result in expensive engine damage in some vehicles, such as Honda, Acura, Nissan, and Mitsubishi. Always have the timing belt changed a littlebefore the recomMended change interval and check the Steering replace if questionable. Timing belt steering failure is common. Distributor Failure/Including Ignition control modules Mid 80s Gm 4 cyl. V-6s Most all GMs with Electronic distributor, 4 cylinder, V-6, V-8 1988-1998) 80s/90s Ford TFI ignition (grey module bolted to outside of distributor) Ford pickup assemblies inside the distributor I have seen many distributor failures on Hondas especially due to bearing failure. ECM/PCM Failure (Computer) Primarily on mid 80s GM products with 2.8 L engines and "W" in the 8th position of the VIN # Alternators Most problem alternator I have seen is the CS130/CS130D on some mid 80s CS130 and GMs for the GMs CS130D on later on like the 92 and later makeslike Grand Am, Grand Prix, etc. Crank/Cam Sensors Late model 92-93 Chrysler 3.3 L engine vehicles with Caravan, Voyager, Mid 80s GMs 2.0 L 2.5 L crank sensors crank sensors Mid 80s-early 90s GM V-6s crank sensors 90s 4.0 L Jeeps cam/crank sensors engines Mitsubishi Galant 4 cyl engines crank sensors (failure due to balance belt failure and broken belt cuts sensor wires and damages sensor) Batteries/Cables/Clamps Many neglected corroded Batteries find their way to our facility; Batteries do not last forever! Poor Maintenance practices causes many many battery failures which often leads to other problems. Electrical Problems Ford ignition switches, escorts in the early 90s the electrical portion of the ignition switch will separate inside, some fordignition switches have been known to cause fires! Miscellaneous

Vehicles out of fuel due to inaccurate fuel gauges

Engines locked up due to lack of oil

Plugged Exhaust systems catalytic converters (

Teeth missing or worn off the flywheel cannot turn the engine over

Bad fuel injectors

But I have NEVER seen or heard of a car not starting or running bad due to the brand of gasoline being used!

Randy Harkins

Owner, Ace Automotive Technician

11924 Pacific Hwy Sw.

Lakewood, Wa, 98499

253-691-6206

[http://www.aceautomotive1.com/]

fixit@aceautomotive1.com

Top Ten Reasons For No-Start Vehicles