Car Not Starting or Turning Over Help | A Step by Step Guide

Today we'll go over the step by step process on determining why your vehicle is not turning over. We'll be checking battery connections, battery health, condition of the starter, the starter relay, ignition switch and the inhibitor switch or transmission range switch. This specific vehicle is a 2006 Acura TL. This vehicle had no problem, it is simply a how-to video.

Sections:
Battery Connections - :22
Battery Testing - 2:22
Removing the Battery - 5:51
Testing the Starter - 8:11
Starter Wiring - 11:15
Jumping the Starter - 13:47
Starter Relay - 14:50
Ignition Switch - 18:03
Inhibitor Switch / Transmission Range Switch: 18:40

There are many reasons why a vehicle won’t start. The most common reason is a dead battery which is what the car uses to provide electrical power to the entire car and electrical components (e.g. lights, radio, etc.). Another reason could be bad battery connections. Other reasons include alternator problems, bad starter motor, bad ignition switch, fuel system problem, engine problem and smart key issue.

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Note:
Any attempt to repair automotive parts and/or systems carries risk of personal injury. Always adhere and follow safe practices when working on vehicles. Such as, safety glasses, jack stands, no loose clothing, etc. No guarantee or warranty is implied. Use the information in this video at your own risk. Carsntoys is a member of the Amazon Influencer Program.

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[eddieroman]

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[sang_from_rushhour]

Wanted to extend my personal thank you for making this video. This morning I feared for the potential loss of my job but something told me to just look online one more time before just letting go, and I stumbled on to your video. My issue was exactly the first thing you mentioned and quickly I had the help needed to get the job done and get to work on time. Again thank you!

[johnawtey]

Thanks for your video here, my truck was making a clicking sound replaced the starter still no start. After watching this video i was able to chase down the problem starter relay. being a shade tree mechanic all my life i'm 67 years old this video put me on the right path Thanks so much for the help. when you have a problem like this it can truly wear you out mentally until you get it resolved.

[o.c.stiggs]

As is typical of CNT videos, this one is organized, comprehensive, and with clear videography and enunciated speech

[theandrewarellano]

Thanks for sharing the detailed knowledge. I did not want to deal with replacing my starter so tested everything else first on my TSX. It endeded up being the starter, but now I know what to check first including testing relays!

[AmberBlase]

Thank you! I’m getting the click and you’re the only one who has mentioned this is normally the solenoid + checking for continuity.

[bobbyg]

Great job explaining all the tests. I’m a mobile mechanic and replacing a starter today on my daughters car. You truly have made the best video on car starting problems I have ever seen. Please keep adding new videos. I Subscribed to your channel and will share your info with my whole Family. Fantastic video quality also. Thanks, Bob

[makawiburke]

Really good video. You rival Scott Kilmer and Chris with this. You are very kind with information and guides. Thanks coming from the caribbean

[billyd]

Great and very thorough professional presentation my friend . You make it easy for even a dummy like me to comprehend. Wish all u-tube vids were as simple and plain .

[timvelleca]

Great job! Detailed but to the point. Nicely done! Thanks! My problem turned out to be corrosion on the cables where they attached to the positive battery post. My guess is the post kept getting corroded, kept getting cleaned but the cables were “infected” as a longer term result.

[samuelobregon]

I appreciate all your input in putting this instructive and detail video for persons like me that don't have all the expertise in automobiles like your self. I learn a lot and it was very well explained, thank you very much sir.

[johndoyle]

This is an excellent video. It's loaded with valuable information and not any wasted time!! Excellent work!!

[zenbran]

Would a OBD2 be able to tell you what’s wrong without having to check the voltage stuff? My Nissan Murano 2007 lights go on and radio but it’s a no crank no start. Wierd thing is that it shows the red key light like it thinks theft

[acarl]

Absolutely excellent tech video that is well constructed and easy to understand. Very much appreciate the absence of blaring music, unrelated information, cute pets and game show host speech. Thank you for your help and work putting this together.

[urai.khomkham]

Thank you for sharing. This video has helped me this morning. I followed the steps and managed to start my car. Once again, thank you so much

[madelineagee]

Thanks for this video got me and my dad working on my car together trying all the different steps to figure out if it’s anything other than the starter.

[JesusCotto-jqzy]

I was driving home and my car seat is not the alternator that has plenty of juice in the battery can I be the fuel pump on a 2006 Buick rendezvous 3.5

[adelalaiwi]

I dont usually like long vids, but your vid is really great and so informative. Thank you for the great effort. God bless

[kirubelhailu]

This guy is really good. Very clear and detailed troubleshooting steps for car that won't start. Thank you so much.

[nathantokoli]

Thanks for helping me. For I was frustrated when my car refuses to start but your advice has made it all worked out.🙏🙏🙏