96 Buick Reagle wont start, please help
dannypowell
04-15-2007, 12:34 PM
My buick reagle wont start, i tried to jump it but that didnt work. I also put a new fuel filter in thinking that was the problem, my only form of transportation, please help
GTP Dad
04-15-2007, 02:28 PM
Welcome to AF!!
There are many reasons that a car won't start. In your case you need to find out the following. First, do you have spark? Second, do you have fuel at the injectors? If the answer to either one is No then you will have to dig further. Try checking the fuel at the fuel rail. There should be a shrader fitting on the rail. With the key on press the valve. Gas should shoot out of the fitting. If it doesn't or you just get a small amount then you have a fuel pump issue. If you have plenty of fuel then you need to concentrate on the ignition system. Another way to check the fuel system that is not as messy is to remove the hose to the throttle body and crank the engine while spraying starting fluid into the throttle body. If it starts then the ignition system is good and the fuel system is the issue.
Some common problem places are the ignition module, fuel pump, fuel pump relay, crank position sensor. All of these can cause the problem you are having.
In case I misread this, if the car will not turn with the starter you need to check the leads from the battery to the block and starter. The ground can be bad and be causing issues. But the positive wire from the battery can be an issue too.
I hope this helps you find your problem. Good Luck!!
There are many reasons that a car won't start. In your case you need to find out the following. First, do you have spark? Second, do you have fuel at the injectors? If the answer to either one is No then you will have to dig further. Try checking the fuel at the fuel rail. There should be a shrader fitting on the rail. With the key on press the valve. Gas should shoot out of the fitting. If it doesn't or you just get a small amount then you have a fuel pump issue. If you have plenty of fuel then you need to concentrate on the ignition system. Another way to check the fuel system that is not as messy is to remove the hose to the throttle body and crank the engine while spraying starting fluid into the throttle body. If it starts then the ignition system is good and the fuel system is the issue.
Some common problem places are the ignition module, fuel pump, fuel pump relay, crank position sensor. All of these can cause the problem you are having.
In case I misread this, if the car will not turn with the starter you need to check the leads from the battery to the block and starter. The ground can be bad and be causing issues. But the positive wire from the battery can be an issue too.
I hope this helps you find your problem. Good Luck!!
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