Issaquah Auto Repair

A car that doesn't start has a special talent for happening when you are already in a hurry. You turn the key or press the button, and instead of leaving, you are stuck listening for clues and staring at the dashboard as it might explain itself. The frustrating part is that several different problems can feel the same at first. The good news is that most causes fall into a few common categories, and the symptoms usually point toward one of them if you know what to watch for. What The First Clues Tell You Before you try anything, notice what the car is actually doing. Those first few seconds can save a lot of time. Does it crank normally, crank slowly, or not crank at all? Do the dashboard lights come on bright, dim, or not at all? Do you hear a single click, rapid clicking, or silence? Did it start fine earlier that day, or has it been struggling for a while? If it cranks strongly but will not fire, the cause is usually fuel, spark, or a sensor input. If it ... read more