Problem starting car

[DerekBrain]

This might be the problem of valve which is located in the fuel pump that prevents fuel from backing flowing after the engines shut off. Try turning the key to on for few seconds and off. Repeat this process for 3 times before you start. This process will prove that.

[UncleAtas]

Time to change car.

[Trex101]

  On 10/9/2015 at 4:41 PM, Pirate said:

Need some advice from experienced bro.

 

I experienced this problem once when I can't start my Altis. .

Batt was ok so the mechanics suspected spark plug.

Changed that but didn't solve and they discover that the "pump" is not pumping petrol to the engine so got they changed as well.

 

Initially it was ok. But now it will usually take me 3 attempts before it get started.

 

 

Any idea what is the possible causes? And if want to fix, how much will it cost?

 

Considering whether to expand coe or scrap so want to have a feel of what is the repair cost likely to be to help make the decision.

 

Thanks in adv.

 

I suppose when your mechanic change your fuel pump, he also change your fuel filter right?

 

[azaouogh]

  On 10/10/2015 at 9:53 AM, Furrynadz said:

clean throttle body first

say for second time

half hr 30$ job

Can pm where is the place?

[Furrynadz]

  On 10/12/2015 at 2:16 PM, azaouogh said:

Can pm where is the place?

any competent mechanic

[WoeiSongKeh]

Can try this :

 

http://www.merlinmotorworks.com/

 

Look for Henry and tell him Silver Lancer guy Song intro.

 

Good luck

[Ivanpaseo]

  On 10/12/2015 at 2:16 PM, azaouogh said:

Can pm where is the place?

 

 

ECT sensor... aka coolant sensor. Should be near to the thermostat area. the sensor suppose to check the the coolant temp before deciding how much petrol is need to inject before starting. if cold more fuel, if hot lesser fuel... ur sensor might be thinking that ur engine is very hot due to faulty sensor, the sensor works by having variable resistant with temperature change. u can check the ECT ohm according to the temperature graph. High chance is ur ECT is broken and having high resistance or no resistance. One note to remember ur temperature at ur cluster gauge is another sensor not link to ECT. if u able to identify the ECT sensor use ohm meter to test when cold. Is a cheap part probably less then 30 bucks from stockist, is a 10 mins job is you can get the part and replace urself.

 

Edited October 12, 2015 by Ivanpaseo

[Axela72]

Mine same issue. In the end car cant even start at shopping centre car park. Wasted my $ to call battery help line. When they reach, they say is not battery issue and say is car key issue. Return home by cab to get another car key but still won't work. In the end has to tow to workshop. Retify is due to the pressue of the fuel pump. Change fuel pump

[Alan39]

I also encounter the same cranking issue for my vios..Replace spark plug,fuel filter,fuel pump,battery still same...Cant really solve the problem...Try to hold crank longer rather than cranking a few times...

Edited October 13, 2015 by Alan39

[Watwheels]

The trend now is more and more reports of car breakdown on traffic reports during peak hour. I know ppl do not see the point of doing repairs since their cars are going to expire soon but they might end up in a dilemma or end up spending more on repairs.

 

Time & money wasted, causing traffic jams and traffic slow downs. What to do, what to do?

[WoeiSongKeh]

  On 10/13/2015 at 1:06 AM, Watwheels said:

The trend now is more and more reports of car breakdown on traffic reports during peak hour. I know ppl do not see the point of doing repairs since their cars are going to expire soon but they might end up in a dilemma or end up spending more on repairs.

 

Time & money wasted, causing traffic jams and traffic slow downs. What to do, what to do?

 

Standard mentality of people nowadays.

For me I always feel safety is most important, was expect to change car (Although I never expect so fast get car) but still went for my servicing last 2 mths as I feel if car broke down, it will give me more problems and cost me more for tow and etc

[DaviJones]

This is because oil in required quantity is not reaching to the engine. That is why you have to click the car two to three times. It will be better if you visit your dealers.

[Alphas]

Encountered a few non starting but battery is fully charged. Turn out to be grounding contact problem. The negative lead to the chassis had a bad connection, maybe due to corrosion, had to wire another ground wire to the chassis.

[Shando]

  On 10/9/2015 at 4:41 PM, Pirate said:

Need some advice from experienced bro.

 

I experienced this problem once when I can't start my Altis. .

Batt was ok so the mechanics suspected spark plug.

Changed that but didn't solve and they discover that the "pump" is not pumping petrol to the engine so got they changed as well.

 

Initially it was ok. But now it will usually take me 3 attempts before it get started.

 

 

Any idea what is the possible causes? And if want to fix, how much will it cost?

 

Considering whether to expand coe or scrap so want to have a feel of what is the repair cost likely to be to help make the decision.

 

Thanks in adv.

 

So any update on what is the problem? your starting problem solved?

[Pirate]

thanks all bro on the reply and knowledge sharing. At least I won't look like an ignorant Robert now..:)

 

Send to a WS to take a look.

The problem is like the pump so it is now being changed.

I have not take the car back so don't know if it is solved.

Keeping finger crossed....

 

[WoeiSongKeh]

  On 10/15/2015 at 5:49 AM, Pirate said:

thanks all bro on the reply and knowledge sharing. At least I won't look like an ignorant Robert now..:)

 

Send to a WS to take a look.

The problem is like the pump so it is now being changed.

I have not take the car back so don't know if it is solved.

Keeping finger crossed....

 

Good luck ! 

[Happily1986]

We are users and laymen so we can suspect and act on our hunches but these crap workshops dont have an excuse to do so. What sort of sorry workshop can't pinpoint the root cause(s) by first plugging in the Toyota Techstream to check on trouble codes first?

 

Instead, they act on their hunches and make you pay for their miscue every step of their troubleshooting journey

[Canlee]

I experienced issues starting my swift for a few times. When I turn my key to start the car, I cannot start it and there is no engine cracnk sound. Lights and car radio are functioning normally at the "on" position.

 

I sent my car to my workshop and they suspected that it is the starter motor. They serviced the starter motor. and all works well until this morning...

 

Same issue that when I crank the car, no engine crank sound and car don't want to start.I had to turn a second time and the car is alive. This time round, my engine check light came on. After few minutes, I crank again, the ECL disappears.

 

Any advice on what to check?