How to Diagnose a No Crank No Start Issue - Nothing or only a Click When the Key is Turned

In this video I go over how you can perform a no crank no start diagnosis, whether all you hear is a click or even if the battery tests good but won't start. There are tests you can do to verify all the different components of your starting system. Including your Neutral safety switch (NSS) or Clutch pedal position sensor if you have a manual transmission, your starter relay, the connectors going in and out of your starter including the A, B and S terminals and your Ignition Switch.

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[kevinmiller]

This guy is the best automotive instructor I've ever listened to. Thorough and easy to understand.

[KrepsyK]

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[jwalkerC]

this guy actually knows what he is doing vs. some of the other videos on this subject

[dnasberg]

My daughters '07 Corolla had a no crank/start issue. Took the starter to the local part place, they tested it and said it was fine. Watch a few of your videos and started to diagnose. Turns out it was the starter after all. Very well done video, I'm a subscriber now. Nice work.

[TheKingOfAces]

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[NewspireMakes]

Mine was the Park Neutral Safety Switch. Ran through these procedures and everything else seemed good. On a whim we tried putting it in neutral and it started no problem. Moved the gear selector from park to neutral a dozen times or so and now it works fine. Thanks for the video!

[rlld]

You are a true mechanic. Thank you for simplifying the trouble shooting procedure. You should do a second part on the ignition switch and neutral safety.

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[teiaperigosa]

GREAT VIDEO... I had no click, no crank, no dash lights, no sound, no horn....nothing...all of the sudden, after stopping to go shopping...came out and it wouldn't start...I got a jump from someone and THAT worked....got home...tried to turn the key, and NOTHING again...but I was parked...so I searched out my multimeter and i tried testing between the battery points and the connectors, and I was getting like -7.5 on the negative terminal (between battery prob and the connector)....I pulled out the sand paper, cleaned both sides up really well....hopped in the truck and...BOOM....turned key and everything is back to normal....this vid saved me a lot of headache....THANK YOU!

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[rali]

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[mcyoutuber]

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[LaurieFloodTeacher]

Thanks! I always refer to you as one of my best sources for auto repair advice because you very systematically and very thoroughly explain what you're doing.

[ejaydc]

my camry was stucked along the road shoulder for a few hours waiting for a mechanic withvthe same issue..after watching ur video..i personally checked and cleaned all fuses, starter, battery connector and terminals..boom! my car just started magically! i thought my starter was totally busted..thanks for ur informative video..it really helps!

[geomod]

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[pennyjongsma]

dam im a old mechanic but found your diagnosis great some time we forget important steps

[jairogomez]

Thanks so much for taking your time in explaining how to do these things. I liked how you didn’t rush through it and you were patient in the explanations.

[jem]

Thank you so much for this primer on narrowing down the possible causes for an engine not cranking/not starting. Love your common sense approach- "Do the simple things first!"...