Can a car be started with coolant not running?
Coolant has nothing to do with your car’s ability to start. Most cars can be started with the water pump not even running (not for long, mind you, as it will overheat). You said you needed a jump to start once — I’d imagine your battery needs replacing.
Why is my car not starting after overheating?
If the thermostat is damaged, and left in place, that can set the stage for future cooling system problems. In your circumstance, you appear to have the additional problem that the car won’t start but that will be diagnosed and resolved after the mechanic restores the cooling system.
What should I do if my car wont start?
In your circumstance, you appear to have the additional problem that the car won’t start but that will be diagnosed and resolved after the mechanic restores the cooling system. You can’t run and test an engine, other than VERY momentarily, without an intact cooling system.
Why does my car not start when I Turn on the gas?
Good luck and hope you get it fixed!! My theory as to why it won’t start is because there’s water in the cylinders (from the blown head gasket) and as we know, a gasoline engine doesn’t run or start well on H20. Wish they did though.
Coolant has nothing to do with your car’s ability to start. Most cars can be started with the water pump not even running (not for long, mind you, as it will overheat). You said you needed a jump to start once — I’d imagine your battery needs replacing.
Can a bad coolant temperature sensor cause a car not to start?
While it may not be the coolant temperature sensor that is causing your car to not start, it could be a plethora of other issues. One of the most common reasons why a car doesn’t start is that the battery is dead. If this is the case, you can use jumper cables to jump start your car and let it run for a while so that the battery recharges.
What to do if your car engine wont start?
If you can’t get ahold of one and the engine still cranks (but won’t fire), pull one plug at a time, when it’s out, have someone turn the ignition key and crank the engine. Make sure you still have water in the radiator.
If the thermostat is damaged, and left in place, that can set the stage for future cooling system problems. In your circumstance, you appear to have the additional problem that the car won’t start but that will be diagnosed and resolved after the mechanic restores the cooling system.