Not sure what the problem is
New crank shaft ,new spark plugs, new gas pump. there is Current in injectors, time belt is well. it cranks but doesn't start, has gas, electricity works, but does not turn on what can be the problem?? Toyota Corolla 98 engine 1.8
My car has 133000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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Hi there – first thing to check is what problem codes, if any, are being set – whether the Check Engine light is on or not. This will guide you to the real problem, rather than simply swapping in new parts. Back to fundamentals – is there spark while the starter is turning the engine over? If so, spritz a bit of starter fluid into the air cleaner and attempt to start the engine. If this causes the engine to start momentarily, then stall, you have narrowed the problem to a fuel supply issue (bad fuel pump relay, clogged fuel filter, fuel pressure regulator problem, etc.) For some additional help with this diagnosis, I would recommend having a Car Is Not Starting Inspection completed by a mobile, professional mechanic who will come to your location, such as one from YourMechanic, to diagnose this problem, get an accurate assessment of damage and cost estimate for repairs.
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Spark plugs ignite the air-fuel mixture that`s injected into the cylinders. For spark plugs that don`t spark dependably, it will cause an engine misfire that robs you of performance. Cracked porcelain insulators and worn electrodes are the common issue. If more than one spark plug fails, your engine may not start.
Most commonly, its caused by a fuel pump that`s not working. The fuel pump fuse may have blown, or the fuel pump itself will need to be replaced. Alternatively, this problem could be caused by a leak in the fuel lines, clogged fuel injectors or a bad fuel pressure regulator.
If your spark plugs are degraded or malfunction completely, your car can fail to start. If this is the issue, turning of the key will result in clicking but you will not hear the car trying to start up – it simply cannot, because the fuel is not being lit.
When your engine cranks but won`t start or run, it could mean your engine is having trouble producing a spark, getting fuel, or creating compression. The most common causes are problems in the ignition (for example, a bad ignition coil) or fuel system (for example, a clogged fuel filter).
If the ignition coil does not have spark, it`s time to check its wires. Use a test light to check the continuity on the signal wire and power wire on the ignition coil. If both wires are functional but the coil fails to produce spark, the ignition coil or the ignition control module is bad.
Hard start symptoms and starter failure may NOT be caused by the starter, but could actually be caused by the crankshaft position sensor. If your vehicle is experiencing one or more of these symptoms, the crankshaft sensor may be at fault.
A Bad Crankshaft Position Sensor
The crankshaft position sensor monitors the position and rotational speeds of the crankshaft. Without the crank sensor, the engine control module (ECM) wouldn`t know when to fire the fuel injectors and ignite the spark plugs.
Car is not starting
A faulty ignition coil can also lead to a no-start condition. For vehicles that use a single ignition coil as the source of spark for all of the cylinders, a faulty coil will affect the operation of the entire engine.
Why won`t my car start but I have power? If you attempt to start up your car but the engine won`t turn over and the dashboard lights up, then you most likely have an issue with your battery. You could have a damaged or corroded battery terminal, which is stopping the engine from starting up when you fully turn the key.
Fouled Plugs: Spark plugs create the spark which allows the vehicle to burn fuel. Fouled plugs are one of the most common reasons for a hard starting engine. As electrodes wear down, the voltage required to jump the gap to ignite the fuel increases. This can lead to prolonged cranking before the engine will start.
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