The engine won’t turn over but we have power

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Mar 6, 2021 | 12:21 AM

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tpwalbert

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From: Guyton,GA

The engine won’t turn over but we have power

The car was idling and the engine just shut down, tried to restart it but the starter wouldn’t even turn over, there is plenty of power and everything else works, but the engine/ starter won’t even click, is there a kill switch or safety that could have tripped/ fuses look good, anyone have any thoughts?....

Mar 6, 2021 | 12:36 AM

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pizzaguy

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Re: The engine won’t turn over but we have power

Turn key to start, if starter does not engage, let key relax back to 'ON',
Wait 45 seconds.
Does engine cooling fan warp up to high speed?

If so, it's the famous "Mystery No Start" that so many have dealt with and is talked about here:
Click to learn

Mar 6, 2021 | 02:48 PM

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zip439

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From: SE Alabama

Re: The engine won’t turn over but we have power

Sounds like CPS Crank Position Sensor failure.
Click for link to thread that discusses CPS
My BAD! Your car is not even engaging starter; probably RCM problem; a running car that stops and then won't start, but does engage starter is the CPS.

Last edited by zip439; Mar 6, 2021 at 02:57 PM. Reason: added link