If you turn the car key and your car won’t start, don’t give up. Starting problems can be very frustrating because there are so many things under the hood that can keep a car from starting. Before you call for a tow, try these simple tricks to get your car started again.
Check the Battery
A discharged or dead battery is one of the possible reasons for a car not to start. If the battery is low, try starting the engine with another battery or a charger.
Key Won't Turn in the Ignition
This often happens when the steering is locked by the ignition lock with the front wheels turned aside or when one of the front wheels is pushed against something. In this case, try turning the steering wheel left and right while gently jiggling the ignition key - this might help to release the steering lock.
Check the Fuel
Check if you have fuel in the tank. Fuel injected cars are very sensitive to proper fuel pressure. If the pressure is off, even by a few pounds, it will cause noticeable performance problems, or a no-start condition. To check for proper fuel pressure, use a test gauge to make sure you have sufficient fuel supply.
Check the Fuses
It might be a simple problem like a fuse malfunction which might be causing the car not starting. Fuses are often placed alongside the starting systems for protection purposes and if the fuse blows up at any point, it would make the entire system useless.
