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Car Turns on, Turns Over but Won't Start
Hi all I just got my xfire about three months ago and I am in LOVE with it. It has never given me problems but last night it had problems starting, but eventually stayed on. Then later on in a parking lot it would turn over and sputter but not turn on. Someone mentioned that a tail light is out and I do know that the car had LED strips on the headlights and they rewired the back license plate lights for that I believe so is it possible that one light being out could cause this?
I am desperate for a fix, last time I went to the stealership they quoted me $5,000 for new o2 sensors and cats. (I do believe the o2 sensors are out however I have driven with them like this for some time.) The exhaust and cats do not have a leak certified by a secondhand opinion at an exhaust shop so the dealer must have figured "we'll start with the most expensive solution first". I'm a noob. Thanks for the help. |
Originally Posted by eatmycrackers
(Post 817619)
Hi all I just got my xfire about three months ago and I am in LOVE with it. It has never given me problems but last night it had problems starting, but eventually stayed on. Then later on in a parking lot it would turn over and sputter but not turn on. Someone mentioned that a tail light is out and I do know that the car had LED strips on the headlights and they rewired the back license plate lights for that I believe so is it possible that one light being out could cause this?
I am desperate for a fix, last time I went to the stealership they quoted me $5,000 for new o2 sensors and cats. (I do believe the o2 sensors are out however I have driven$5,000 for with them like this for some time.) The exhaust and cats do not have a leak certified by a secondhand opinion at an exhaust shop so the dealer must have figured "we'll start with the most expensive solution first". I'm a noob. Thanks for the help. sucks when a problem comes up. $5,000 for cats and o2's is rediculous. They are defiantly parts replacer not mechanics. You should ask some of the more experienced members about the rcm or crank position sensor. How many miles/year?? |
Re: Car Turns on, Turns Over but Won't Start
Originally Posted by Speedy4x4
(Post 817666)
Grats on your purchase.
sucks when a problem comes up. $5,000 for cats and o2's is rediculous. They are defiantly parts replacer not mechanics. You should ask some of the more experienced members about the rcm or crank position sensor. How many miles/year?? I'm in Dallas if there are any good home mechanics in the area. I'll try to upload a video of the problem when I get home. |
Re: Car Turns on, Turns Over but Won't Start
If the car cranks BUT will not start, that is usually a Crankshaft Position Sensor that has gone bad. An under $50 part that you can replace yourself. IF you turn the key and there is NO cranking, that is a Relay Control Module problem, and again this can be fixed usually with a little soldering. There are "how to's" on these repairs.....
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Re: Car Turns on, Turns Over but Won't Start
Originally Posted by oledoc2u
(Post 817668)
If the car cranks BUT will not start, that is usually a Crankshaft Position Sensor that has gone bad. An under $50 part that you can replace yourself. IF you turn the key and there is NO cranking, that is a Relay Control Module problem, and again this can be fixed usually with a little soldering. There are "how to's" on these repairs.....
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Re: Car Turns on, Turns Over but Won't Start
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Originally Posted by eatmycrackers
(Post 817669)
It seems to crank, all electronics work and all lights come on. Where should I buy the part? I've had problems in the past of buying a part that doesn't fit.
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Re: Car Turns on, Turns Over but Won't Start
Originally Posted by eatmycrackers
(Post 817669)
It seems to crank, all electronics work and all lights come on. Where should I buy the part? I've had problems in the past of buying a part that doesn't fit.
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...-no-start.html |
Re: Car Turns on, Turns Over but Won't Start
All, after a frustrating night and calling AAA to tow, we figured we would try to jump the car. Beforehand the tower figured we should tighten the battery cables as they seemed loose and that was it! A loose connection, I felt so stupid but it is a relief. :rolleyes:
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Re: Car Turns on, Turns Over but Won't Start
May been a coincidence.
Recommend that you buy a BOSCH crankshaft position sensor and be prepared to replace it. VERY good details on how to do it are on this Forum. Welcome! |
Re: Car Turns on, Turns Over but Won't Start
yes sir.... a loose cable will cause that ...... Put a spare bosch CPS in your glove box..... and sooner or later, fix the RCM or you will see these symptoms again....
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