Repair And Fix it

The 1993 Camry is a sedan manufactured by Toyota. If your Camry is stalling and wont start up, there is probably a problem with your cooling system or the engine coolant temperature sensor. These two problems are not difficult to repair, but could require the help of a service technician. Adding coolant to your system may be the quick fix that you need; however, a broken ECT will need professional service.

Instructions

1

Pop the hood to your 93 Camry from the hood latch on the side of the cars grill. Locate the cooling system, which is on the left side of the engine.

2

Look at the fill line on the cooling systems tank. Fill the cooling tank with 50/50 coolant; make sure you reach the fill line on the side of the tank. You should always use 50/50 coolant when possible, but you can temporarily use water if you run out.

3

Try to start the car. If the car will not start, use a voltmeter to test the ECT. The ECT is on the left side, at the back of the engine. It is a small, green box with two wires coming off it.

4

Connect the testing leads to the (+) and (-) terminals and then try to start the car. Watch the reading on the voltmeter. If the reading starts to go up and down erratically, you need to have a service technician replace the ECT.

The battery in a 1990 5-series BMW is designed to be a reliable as the car. There are occasions, however, when the battery goes flat. It usually comes as a surprise when the engine doesnt fire at the turn of the key. For this reason, its a good idea to know how to safely and correctly jump start your BMW. The battery on this model is located under the back seat, but the jump-start position is under the hood. Its marked with a one-inch plastic "plus" symbol. You will need another car with a live battery to do the job.

Instructions

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Determine that the battery is the reason the engine wont start. Turn the ignition. If the engine cranks, the battery is good. If theres silence or a ticking sound, the battery is faulty.

2




Turn the ignition off. Lift the hood of both vehicles. Locate the positive post under the hood of the BMW 535i. It connects to the clamp of the positive (red) cable. Attach the clamp on the other end of the red wire to the positive terminal on the booster vehicle.

3




Attach the negative (black) clamp to the negative terminal of the booster battery. Attach the other negative clamp to the engine frame of the BMW to complete the circuit. Any unpainted metal surface will suffice. Just make sure its away from any moving parts.

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Start the engine of the booster vehicle. Wait at least 5 minutes for a charge to build up. Start the BMW. If it starts, move on to the next step.

If it fails to start, wait another few minutes and try again. If the car still fails to start after 30 seconds of trying, call a professional mechanic. The battery might not be at fault, and further tries could damage your engine.

5




Remove the cables in the reverse order they were attached: the BMW engine frame first, and the booster batterys red terminal last.

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Drive the BMW to a location where you can safely remove the battery and attach it to a battery charger for at least 12 hours. The vehicles alternator will provide some charge to the battery as you drive, but this is not its primary function.

If you have a 95 Camaro that will turn over but wont start, there are several things that you need to check before you have it hauled to a service shop. Since the motor cranks over you can be sure that you do not have a dead battery--if the battery were dead, the motor would not crank. You can also be sure that your starter and your alternator are functioning. The problem could be a clogged fuel filter, a faulty engine coil or low fuel.

Instructions

1

Turn the ignition to "on."

2

Allow the gauges to pressurize and then check the fuel level. If you have enough gas to start the car, it might be that the gas gauge is faulty, and you should have it checked. If you dont have enough gas to start the car, add one gallon of gas.

3

Try to start the Camaro again. If the car starts, you need to replace the fuel gauge.

4

Get a mechanic to change out your fuel filter. Mechanics have specialized tools for changing out fuel filters.

5

Have the mechanic check your engine coils. If an engine coil fails, the car will not be able to start properly.

General Motors makes a wide variety of trucks for the consumer, but all of them rely on gas and a battery to start. If you are having problems starting your GM truck, you can troubleshoot the problem by taking a look at these two components. When your battery has a low charge or is dead, the trucks motor will not be able to fire up. GM trucks require gasoline to run, so a low fuel tank could be the culprit to your truck not starting.

Instructions

1

Turn the key in your GM truck to get the gauge readings. Check the fuel level and make sure you have enough fuel to start the truck. Add fuel if needed.

2

Pop the hood on the GM truck and locate the battery. Use a socket wrench to disconnect the battery terminals from the battery. Clean the battery terminals with a wire brush and a can of soda if corrosion has set in.

3

Reattach the battery terminals to the battery and start the truck.

4

Jump start the truck with jumper wires and another vehicle. Allow the truck to run for about five minutes and then turn it off.

5

Try to restart the truck. If the truck doesnt restart, you will need to replace your battery.

Saab cars are manufactured in Sweden, but still have many of the same working parts as U.S.-made cars. If your Saab wont start, try a few diagnostic checks yourself. But if it the problem goes beyond a mere battery change, you might want to contact a professional Saab mechanic.

Instructions

1

Turn the key in the ignition. Check to see if your fuel tank is empty. If there is not enough gas in the tank, your Saab might not start.

2

Attempt to turn your engine over by cranking your key all the way in the ignition. If your Saab clicks or cranks slowly, but does not start, the battery is probably weak or dead.

3

Lift the engine hood and check the battery. Make sure the battery cables are firmly attached before trying to restart the car. If the car continues to click or crank slowly, proceed to Step 3.

4

Jump start your Saab. Use jumper cables to attach your battery to another cars working battery. Both cars should be turned off while connecting the jumper cables. Start the working car and let it run for a few minutes before attempting to start your Saab.

5

Start your Saab. If it starts, then you know the problem was the battery and you can drive to a repair shop to have it replaced. If it doesnt start, you will need to call a tow truck to take your Saab to a repair shop to diagnose the problem. It could be a number of the things, including a faulty starter or transmission issues. Unless you are an experienced mechanic with access to diagnostic tools, the diagnosis is best left to a professional.

The Buick Regal is a four door sedan. If your 1994 Buick Regal will not start, there are several things that you can look at before you get it towed into an auto-shop. The battery on your Buick Regal is the most important part of the starting process. If your battery is dead, the Buick Regal will not start properly. Car batteries can go out, but the primary cause is leaving the lights on in the car overnight.

Instructions

Regal Wont Crank

1

Get another car and jump the battery with jumper cables.

2

Allow the car to sit for about 5 minutes to charge the battery.

3

Take the jumper cables off of the battery after 5 minutes and then turn the car off.

4

Restart the car. If the car does not restart, replace the battery.

Regal Cranks

5

Check the fuel level to make sure the car has enough gas. The car cannot start without gasoline.

6

Ensure that there is no corrosion on the Regals spark plug.

7

Remove the timing belt cover on the Regals engine. Look over the timing belt and make sure that there are no cracks in the belt. Replace the belt if needed.

8

Turn Regals key to "On" and listen for the Regals fuel pump to pressurize. If you dont hear the fuel pump, you may need to replace it.

If you are having problems with your GMC pickup truck, there are two components that need to be checked. The battery on the truck is what fires the electrical current to start the motor. If your battery is dead or corrosion has formed on the battery terminals, your truck will not be able to start. The GMC truck relies on gasoline to run so gas has to be in the fuel tank in order to start the vehicle.

Instructions

1

Pop the hood to your GMC truck and locate the battery to the right of the engine.

2

Look the terminals over for any corrosion. Loosen the terminals with a socket wrench and pull them off of the battery.

3

Use soda and a wire brush to clean the corrosion off of the battery terminals.

4

Reattach the terminals to the batter and try to start the truck.

5

Use jumper cables and another car to jump-start the truck.

6

Leave the truck running for about 5 minutes and then turn it off. Try to restart the truck. If the truck does not restart, replace the battery.

7

Fill the gas tank up with 1 gallon of gas. Try to start the truck. If the truck starts, have a mechanic repair the gas gauge.

The Chevy 350 Vortec engine is found in different models of trucks. If you cant get your 350 to start, there are a few things that you can look at before you take it to a mechanic. The battery is the most common issue with motors that wont start. If the battery is dead or even has a low charge, the motor will not be able to turn over. Checking the fuel level, the alternator, and the starter is also recommended.

Instructions

1

Turn the ignition on your vehicle. Listen for a clicking noise. If you hear a clicking noise, get your car or truck to a mechanic to test the alternator or the starter. Mechanics have specialized tools for this.

2

Look for the gauges to turn over when you turn the ignition. If the gauges flicker on, you are low on fuel. Fill the fuel tank and start your car.

3

Pop the hood and locate the battery. The battery will have two terminals coming to it. Get a socket wrench or a pair of pliers and remove the terminals from the battery.

4

Use a can of soda and a wire bristled brush to clean the terminals. Reattach the terminals and start your car.

5

Jump start your car with jumper cables and another vehicle. Let the car run for about 5 minutes to charge the battery. Cut the car off. If the car will not come back on, replace your battery.

The Honda CR-V is a mid-sized SUV. If your Honda CR-V has stalled and will not start, there are certain things that you can look at to determine the kind of repair that you will need. The battery on the CR-V is the most important component in starting the SUV. If the battery is dead, the car will not be able to start. If your car has stalled and now will not start, you might have a broken fuel gauge or no gas.

Instructions

1

Open the hood to your Honda CR-V and look at the battery. Smell the battery. If you smell something that reminds you of rotten eggs coming from the battery replace the battery. The rotten eggs smell is sulfur and its presence indicates your battery is dead.

2

Loosen the battery terminals with a socket wrench and then clean any corrosion off of them with soda and a wire brush. Reattach the terminals and then try to restart the car.

3

Jump-start the CR-V with another car and a pair of jumper cables. Leave the CR-V running for 5 minutes and then cut it off.

4

Restart the CR-V. If the car will not restart, replace the battery.

5

Fill the gas tank up with a gallon of gas. Restart the CR-V. If the car restarts, have a mechanic replace your fuel gauge.

Ford uses a neutral start sensor -- also called the transmission range sensor or transmission position sensor -- on the 1999 F-150 trucks equipped with automatic transmissions. The TR sensor, located on the driver side of the transmission around the manual control lever shaft, controls the function of the reverse lights and interrupts the starter circuit between the ignition switch and the starter relay unless the transmission is in Park or Neutral. You will need to align the sensor after installation to ensure proper operation.

Instructions

1

Park the truck on level ground. Set the parking brake and chock the rear wheels. Place the transmission in the Neutral position. Raise the front of the truck with a jack and support it using jack stands.

2

Locate the sensor on the driver side of the transmission behind the shift control cable and the manual control lever shaft. Lift the locking tab on the electrical connector and unplug the connector from the sensor.

3

Remove the shift control cable retainer from the control lever. Slide the control cable off the pin on the control lever.

4

Hold the shift control lever in position and remove the control lever shaft nut using a ratchet and socket. Remove the shift lever from the lever shaft and discard the old nut.

5

Remove the sensor retaining bolts using a ratchet and socket. Remove the old sensor.

6

Install the new sensor and start the sensor retaining bolts. Do not tighten the retaining bolts at this time.

7

Position the sensor alignment tool above the control lever shaft with the single prong up and the double prongs down. Insert the double prongs into the two detents in the sensor collar around the control lever shaft. Rotate the collar using the alignment tool until the upper single prong fits into the detent at roughly the 10 oclock position on the upper edge of the sensor case. Remove the alignment tool.

8

Tighten the sensor retaining bolts to 62 to 89 inch-pounds using an inch-pound torque wrench and socket.

9

Install the manual control lever shaft and a new control lever shaft nut (included with new sensor). Hold the control lever in position and tighten the nut to 22 to 26 foot-pounds using a foot-pound torque wrench.

10

Place the shift lever in the passenger cab in the Overdrive position. Install the shift lever control cable and retainer on the shift lever.

11

Snap the sensor electrical connector on the sensor terminal.

12

Lower the truck to the ground and place the shift lever in the Park position. Remove the wheel chocks and check for proper reverse light operation before driving the truck.

If youre having trouble getting your Nissan Altima to start, there are a few quick and relatively simple things that you can check yourself before an expensive mechanic has to be called. In many cases when a car will not start, there is an issue with the electrical system that must be diagnosed. You can save time and money by diagnosing the issue yourself with simple tools, and you may even be able to make the repairs yourself.

Instructions

1

Put your car in park and apply the emergency brake for safety. Try to start the car. If the car tries to turn over but will not crank to life, your problem very well could be a dead battery. Turn on the headlights; if the lights are dim or not on at all, your battery needs a post. Use a set of jumper cables to try to start the car; replace the battery if even a jump fails to start the car.

2

Test the battery cables of the car by wiggling them if the car will start on occasion but not every time. You could have an electrical short. Tighten the cables to the battery posts if they are loose at all. If you notice that corrosion is forming on the battery terminals, connectors or cable ends, pour a carbonated beverage over them to remove corrosion. Clean the battery terminals with a battery terminal cleaner to get the most direct connection possible.

3

Try to start your Nissan Altima while listening very closely to the sounds that it makes. If you hear a whirling noise followed by a clicking noise, there is a solid chance that you may have a starter problem. Remove the air cleaner with a screwdriver to gain access to the starter, and tap on it. This may engage the flywheel and start the car. Contact a mechanic about replacing the starter if this also fails. This is a fix that you may be able to make but can be challenging.

4

Place the key into the ignition and try to turn it. If the key will not turn or gets jammed, you may have a broken ignition switch. Do not try to force the key. This could break the key off in the switch. Contact a mechanic about having the switch replaced.