How do you know if your odometer needs to be replaced?
While taking the car for a test drive, play with these switches and if one turns off the speedometer, you know it has been tampered with. Sometimes an odometer fails and needs to be replaced by a mechanic. One sign to show that it has been replaced legally is the garage will have a replacement sticker inside the vehicle.
How can I tell if my car’s odometer has been tampered with?
Every time the car was brought to the shop, the mileage should have been recorded. This includes oil changes, or any other service the vehicle has had throughout its lifetime. Another way to tell if an odometer has been tampered with is if there are switches that don’t seem to belong on the dashboard.
What to do if your Toyota won’t start?
Battery – If the connections on your battery become corroded, there is no longer a connection to the rest of the car. This can keep you from starting. Clean the posts and try to start the car. Additionally, the battery may be dead. Take a battery tester and test the cranking amps to see if they are weak.
How can I tell if my car starter is going bad?
Don’t worry quite yet. If you’re at home, there are three things you can test that will tell you what’s wrong—and you might have an inexpensive repair on your hands. The most likely problem is a dead or drained battery. If that’s good, then your battery cables might be dirty or your starter may be going bad.
Why does my car not start when I plug it in?
If the starting, charging and fuel systems are working, the problem could be inside the engine. A broken timing belt, timing chain or timing gear means you can crank the engine until you drain the battery, and it still won’t start.
How can I tell if my car injectors are opening?
To check if the injectors are opening you can measure the voltage with a multimeter. The injectors usually do have two pins, one 12+ power and one ground signal to the engine control unit. Make sure you have 12 volts on one of the wires while cranking and you can check if you get any ground signal with a LED light.
Why does my car not start after I drain the battery?
A broken timing belt, timing chain or timing gear means you can crank the engine until you drain the battery, and it still won’t start. Likewise, a bad crankshaft position sensor won’t send the right signals to the engine computer to allow the engine to start. 8. Smart Key Issue
How can I tell if I have 12 volts on my starter?
Check if you have 12 volts on the large wire on the starter with a Multimeter. Check if you get 12 volts on the small wire when you are turning the ignition switch to starter position. Keep away your hands from any moving parts while doing it!