No Start Diagnosis
What is a "no-start" condition?
When you turn the key, but the engine does not start, the vehicle is in need of a no-start diagnosis. This test focuses on understanding what is preventing the engine from starting, and how it's happening.
How does a no-start happen?
Generally, a "no-start" vehicle will either fail to crank or fail to start while cranking. No-start conditions can arise from many locations on the vehicle, including the engine, transmission, grounding wires in any part of the vehicle, battery, alternator and more.
How often do no-starts happen?
Most vehicles will fail to start at some point. Most commonly, vehicles fail to start due to an issue in the starting and charging system, such as a bad battery, alternator, battery cable or starter.
Unfortunately, there's no way to anticipate when a no-start condition will occur, but proper maintenance and inspections can help prevent them.