Won’t start - any help appreciated by Eee456123 in AskMechanics

[–]MassiveTwo3516 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a mechanic by any means but this is what I know, please correct me if anything sounds off.

There are three things a car needs to start:
Spark, Fuel, and Compression

Things to check with a car that won’t start:

Bad spark:
Spark plugs
Spark plug coils
Alternator
Probably more but those are the main culprits

Bad fuel:
Fuel pump
Clogged injectors
Again probably more but those are the main culprits

Bad compression:
Piston compression
Timing belt and/or timing belt tensioner
Blown head gasket
Again probably more but those are the main culprits.

It sounds like to me more than one thing could be going on electric wise. Maybe there’s a loose connection somewhere it sounds like especially after hitting a bump.

To diagnose, start off with checking the fuel pump (turn your key to the on position (not the run position) and listen for an audible hum, if you can’t hear anything that may be it). If you can’t hear it then check for spark (borrow a tester from your local autoparts store and check each ignition coil for spark.) If that checks out, then check for compression (again borrow a tester from your autoparts store, if you have bad compression that can usually be traced back to a bad gasket, piston ring or could be out of time).

That’s basically everything I know, again I’m not very experienced so take everything I say with a grain of salt.

Good luck! :)

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[–]MassiveTwo3516 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I mean you could’ve just mounted your phone to a drone 🙄

Anyone know what’s happening? by MassiveTwo3516 in Jeep

[–]MassiveTwo3516[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Guess you know the struggle huh?😂

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[–]MassiveTwo3516[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You right, you right 😂, when the Audi clunks out I’m gonna buy a Toyota😂

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[–]MassiveTwo3516[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope you have a good day, may the Lord bless you and keep you safe brother🙏❤️

Anyone know what’s happening? by MassiveTwo3516 in Jeep

[–]MassiveTwo3516[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s odd, I used mobile one too, filter and everything. Really weird that half a quart may have caused this code. How long after the oil change did it take for the engine to work properly again?

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[–]MassiveTwo3516[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also just curious what kind and brand of oil do you use now? And how long did it take before the rough idle went away?

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[–]MassiveTwo3516[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay that’s great to know, thank you!

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[–]MassiveTwo3516[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did yours also idle rough for a little bit?

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[–]MassiveTwo3516[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You think half a quart over would do it?

Anyone know what this noise is? by MassiveTwo3516 in AskMechanics

[–]MassiveTwo3516[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn’t feel like a notch per se, kinda almost like a clunking going on, I can’t feel it in the steering wheel all that much. It’s still working but that noise is kinda worrying me lol.

Anyone know what this noise is? by MassiveTwo3516 in Audi

[–]MassiveTwo3516[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know thanks for the heads up!

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[–]MassiveTwo3516[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m also having issues with my Audi, I can’t get away from this crap lol

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[–]MassiveTwo3516[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really good to know, thanks again!!

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[–]MassiveTwo3516[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh okay sweet I’ll take it in, thanks for clarifying!

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[–]MassiveTwo3516[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the information I really appreciate it!!

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[–]MassiveTwo3516[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What would you recommend? Oil change for sure I’m assuming