DC5DC2

My cousin called me outta nowhere to see if i could help him out with his car, he got off work was gonna go home gets in his car and turns the key and nothing happens, lights turn on stereo works but car doesnt start, he tried jump starting it and he checked his fuses and said everything is fine but car still doesnt start, its a bit late and he had no flash light but I wanted to know what to look for i was thinking it might be something like the main relay or something cuz his car doesnt even turn over, please help any suggestions, thanks in advance

jbpnoman

So for clarity, it cranks, but doesn't start?

egcoupe918

if it doesnt turn over and the battery isnt dead it would be the starter



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mechanix619

If it doesn't crank check the starter, if it cranks but doesn't start look into fuel or spark.

strategy400

Bang on the starter with a screwdriver handle.

Also check your grounds and the battery/cables for tightness/corrosion (check the strap from fender well to trans, the wires connected to the thermostat housing). Clean the battery terminals even if the accessories work. They don't require the amps a starter does. Check the connections at the starter. A wire may have pulled off or worked its way loose. Test the voltages at the starter connection wires when the key is turned (voltmeter $3 at Harbor Freight). If that all checks out take the starter to autozone-et. al. and have it tested.

Welderforlife

also may check the ignition switch

Dannienguyen123

Hey it happened to me as well. I replaced the starter, cap/rotor on dis and the vehicle still wouldn't start. When I took it to the shop it miraculously worked because I think when the tow truck lifted the vehicle and took the car over to the body shop it must of done something to the vehicle and has been starting fine ever since. The mechanic wasn't able to do anything because he said it gave them no issue in starting but he suggested that he often finds that it could be the whole distributor itself.

thomasEG

check the battery terminals if there loose corroded it wont crank but will give power to light stereo etc