There are a number of components related to the ignition and combustion process, and even if one fails, the vehicle might not start at all. The solution of these faults is to replace that particular part responsible, for optimum functioning of the starting system.
The vehicle starting problems are one of those which can emerge out despite you are paying full attention to your vehicle through regular periodic services. The process of starting of the vehicle involves a number of components, and even if one stops working, the entire process gets interrupted.
Following are the five major faults which are responsible for the vehicle not starting:-
Drained battery One of the most common and obvious reasons behind your car not starting at all is that of a dead battery. In such cases, the most noteworthy symptom is that the crank would not sound at all, which can be confirmed again by turning on the lights to see whether they are glowing properly or not.
Faulty starter motor When the starter motor of your car turns faulty, there is a loud noise of a single click, which is backed by few more clicks depending on how many times you are cranking the engine. This sound generates when the starter motor is not able to connect with the flywheel.
Faulty fuel system This emerges when the fuel filter in your car gets clogged with impurities, which as a result obstructs the flow of the fuel into the engine. The car might also not start if other components of the fuel system such as fuel pump and fuel injectors stop working.
Faulty ignition switch The ignition switch is one of those components which do wear out with the passing of time. When the ignition switch wears out, the first symptom which it shows is the flickering of cabin and dashboard lights.
Faulty alternator The alternator in your car performs dual functionality of charging the battery of your while in motion as well as initiating the combustion of fuel through spark plugs. In case the alternator fails out, the battery will discharge gradually and completely, thus negating the chance of cranking of the engine.
