My Car Will Not Start - What To Do?
The groceries are loaded in the car, and you are ready to head home, and the car will not start. There are many reasons a car will not start, and these are a few tips to check out. If you are experiencing any of these issues, we strongly suggest visiting our repair shop at BMW of Springfield. It will be much more pleasant to have one of our experts diagnose your car's starting issues than stuck in a parking lot.
Some potential starting issues:
1. Dead Battery or Loose Connections
The main reason for a car not starting is usually a bad battery or loose or corroded battery cables. There are many reasons for shortened battery life, including extreme temperature changes, age, and corrosion. Indications may be slow starting, warning light for the battery illuminated, or dim lights upon starting.
2. Ignition Problems
Often the ignition may be the culprit. If the headlights are bright but the engine will not start, it may be the ignition switch. It would probably be good to bring your car to BMW of Springfield and have it checked. Discovering an electrical problem is challenging, and our professional technicians are well-trained to find the problem.
3. Faulty Starter
A starter that is bad or maybe faulty could be the issue. The starter is an electric motor powered by the battery and turns the engine over to start the car. If the ignition switch is turned on and there is a clicking sound, it may indicate a bad starter.
4. Dirty Fuel Filter
A dirty fuel filter may be clogged and prevents fuel from being delivered to the engine, and will not start. Fuel filters are typically changed every 20,000 miles. However, newer cars may increase this duration. Make sure to refer to your vehicle's maintenance schedule or consider bringing it to a professional mechanic to have it checked.
5. Empty Gas Tank
It happens more often than you may think. The car will not start if it is out of gas; that is why a warning light with Low Fuel means checking the fuel level.
There are many reasons why a car may not start. Hopefully, these tips will help discover the problem. One last tip we have is to bring your vehicle to our maintenance shop in Springfield, MO, and have professionals check it out.
