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Quick Diagnosis Tool
What happens when you turn the key?
Likely Cause & Solution:
Most Common Causes
Dead Battery
40% of cases
$120-200
DIY Possible
Symptoms:
- • No lights
- • Clicking sounds
- • Dim headlights
Solution:
Jump start or battery replacement
Bad Starter
25% of cases
$300-600
Professional Required
Symptoms:
- • Grinding noise
- • Single click
- • Lights work but no start
Solution:
Starter replacement
Fuel System Issues
15% of cases
$200-800
Professional Required
Symptoms:
- • Engine cranks but won't start
- • Sputtering
- • Stalling
Solution:
Fuel pump/filter replacement
Ignition Problems
10% of cases
$150-400
Professional Required
Symptoms:
- • No response from key
- • Key won't turn
- • Security light on
Solution:
Ignition switch/key replacement
Alternator Failure
10% of cases
$400-800
Professional Required
Symptoms:
- • Battery keeps dying
- • Dim lights while driving
- • Warning lights
Solution:
Alternator replacement
DIY Diagnostic Steps
⚠️ Safety First
- • Park on level ground
- • Engage parking brake
- • Turn off engine and remove keys
- • Wear safety glasses
- • Keep metal objects away from battery
🔧 Tools Needed
- • Multimeter ($20-40)
- • Basic hand tools
- • Flashlight
- • Wire brush
- • Baking soda (for cleaning)
Step-by-Step Diagnosis:
Check Battery
Look for corrosion, test voltage (should be 12.6V)
Tools: Multimeter, cleaning supplies
Test Starter
Listen for clicking or grinding when turning key
Tools: None needed
Check Fuel
Ensure you have gas, listen for fuel pump hum
Tools: None needed
Inspect Ignition
Try spare key, check security light
Tools: Spare key if available
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Prevent Future No-Start Issues
Battery Maintenance
- • Clean terminals monthly
- • Test battery annually
- • Replace every 3-5 years
- • Avoid leaving lights on
Fuel System Care
- • Use quality fuel
- • Replace fuel filter regularly
- • Keep tank at least 1/4 full
- • Add fuel stabilizer if storing
Regular Maintenance
- • Follow service schedule
- • Check belts and hoses
- • Test charging system
- • Replace spark plugs