Why does my Passat V6 engine not start?
It seems to start when the engine is cranked for 10 or more seconds and the accelerator is pushed and held to the floor. When it starts there is a strong smell of fuel – indicating that the engine was flooded. The “accelerator to the floor” solution does not always work and usually does not work the first time.
What kind of car has no acceleration when put in drive?
The Nissan Altima is a mid-size automobile manufactured by Nissan, and is arguably a continuation of the Nissan Bluebird line, which began in 1957. Started car, went in reverse and when put car in drive car limped and no acceleration. Car check engine light came on. Car slowly rolled until I parked it again.
How can I tell if my V6 engine is bad?
Look for a troubleshooting guide for your V6 engine there. An easy way to tell that you have a bad relay is to listen carefully when you open your door and you will hear the fuel pump priming. If you don’t hear it then your car probably wont start and you have a bad fuel pump relay.
Why does my Ford F150 engine not accelerate?
If your F150 won’t accelerate, but the RPM’s go up it’s usually not going to be an engine related issue. Somehow, the power that your engine is creating is not making it to the rear wheels. This is typically a transmission related issue.
When did the new Volkswagen Passat come out?
An all-new Passat, based on the Volkswagen Group B5 platform, was launched in 1998 in North America. Occasionally the car won’t start. Not electrical – battery good starter good.
Is there a problem with my Car start?
Car start problem has been solved, it was water sensor and make sure when you change it to change the rubber sealing. Also smell of fuel inside car was solved, it was the air pressure pipes, it was not connected and leaking fuel inside engine compartment. Luckily nothing happened and problem solved. Car is as good as new.
Why does my Car start when I push the accelerator to the floor?
It seems to start when the engine is cranked for 10 or more seconds and the accelerator is pushed and held to the floor. When it starts there is a strong smell of fuel – indicating that the engine was flooded. The “accelerator to the floor” solution does not always work and usually does not work the first time. Answered!
Why does my car not start in the Cold?
It’s something a lot of drivers have said, and it’s because extreme cold temperatures can really affect your engine. Not to worry—from oil viscosity to battery cranking power, our techs take a look at several factors and offer a few key solutions to help get you started.
What kind of engine does a 1998 Passat have?
1998 Passat 1.8L turbo. Went to work in morning; tried to start that night – won’t turn over. Changed battery, and still no turn over. Lights and dash work…
What to do if your VW wont start after a battery change?
Leave the cables disconnected for fifteen minutes If this doesn’t yield results, then you can try this alternative method to get your key to reprogram itself: Ensure that the battery is being charged with a charger Leave the key in the ignition with the battery on and the engine off for an hour
Why does my VW Jetta have rough idling?
It started acting funny when driving and car would loose power. So I replaced spark plugs , spark plug wires and battery. It was fine for a few months . Then it started idling the ignition coil. Worked ok then started shaking cooling is worse. I took it and had it diagnosed was misfiring. So I had it replaced , got an oil
What causes a Volkswagen Jetta to misfire?
It will run rough at idle and looses power at speed. It has died 3 times. I am in the beginning phase of trouble shoot and jave not yet put a scanner on it. It feels like something is shorting and causing a misfire. The wife Jas complains of a intermittent hiccup when driving. It was taken to dealer, they found nothing….
What causes a car to stall at idle?
Once the engine is warmed up to near the half mark on the temp gauge in the dash the car will stall or try to stall if idling for one minute to five minutes. The rpm’s will drop to 500-800, engine will shake, and either stall out or surge up to 1300 rpm’s before going back down to 1000.
What makes a car stall when the engine is warmed up?
The rpm’s will drop to 500-800, engine will shake, and either stall out or surge up to 1300 rpm’s before going back down to 1000. When the rpm’s are low if I press the gas nothing happens or the car stalls out immediately. This only happens once it is warmed up.
When do I need to replace my turbocharger?
As with any other car component, everything has a life span and the turbocharger is no exception. If you have driven over 100,000 miles on the factory turbo and suffering turbo problems, it probably needs replacing. Poor Oil Quality Forming Carbon Deposits.
Why does my Turbo make noise when I idle?
Always let the engine idle for a minute or so. Otherwise the turbo will be deprived of fresh oil as its spooling down. Overtime this will cause unwanted stress to the turbocharger. Even the smallest cracks in one of the pipes coming too and from the turbo can cause issues.
Why does my turbo drop out of boost?
This was the wastegate actuator failing “safe”, and dumping boost pressure as soon as it read anything. A conversation with the specialist who fixed the turbo for us yielded that this is due to their mechanical design: they can’t fail “closed” per se and are designed to fail in such a way as to drop the engine out of boost as soon as possible.
What to do if your VW won’t start?
There’s a much easier one, and it’s to reset it. First, you want to find out if the immobilizer is the problem. To do this, turn on the battery in your Volkswagen and see if the immobilizer warning light is flashing on your dash, most likely in your speedometer. It should look like an outline of a car with a key inside it.
Why is the battery on my VW Passat not working?
If a new car battery has been installed, the battery may not have yet reached its full capacity. There is nothing to worry about. A new battery only develops its full capacity over time. The voltage of the battery on your VW Passat can be measured precisely with a multimeter.
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Why does my car not start when I crank the engine?
The crankshaft position (CKP) sensor monitors the position or rotational speed of the crankshaft. If the crankshaft position sensor has failed completely, and isn’t sending a signal to the (ECU) at all, then the computer won’t send any fuel to the injectors. This will leave you unable to start the car.
How to know if your engine has no spark?
First Confirm Your Engine Has No Spark. 1 Disable the fuel system by removing the fuel pump fuse or relay. 2 Insert a spark plug tester into the plug boot and ground it on a piece of metal on the engine. 3 Finally, Have someone crank the engine and watch for spark.
Why does my car not start when I push the start button?
False input or lack of input from sensors like the crankshaft position sensor (CKP) or camshaft position sensor (CPS) can prevent the engine from starting. Also, a bad throttle position sensor (TPS) may cut off the spark to the cylinders.
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