WARNING: When a battery gets low on water, there is the possibility that as the battery is asked for a lot of power to crank the engine, an internal short may occur and that spark will ignite the gasses inside the battery and cause it to explode.
When I turn the key nothing happens no click?
The starter won’t crank
If nothing happens when you turn the ignition key to the “Start” position, it means that the starter motor doesn’t turn over the engine. Most commonly this could be caused by a dead battery; read above How to check the battery.
Why is my car not starting and making no noise?
Most likely a dead battery. Start by getting a jump start. Do the lights on the dashboard turn on? If there is no sound when you turn the key, but the lights and accessories work, it could be the stater relay or starter solenoid.
What has power to starter but no crank?
The cause of this problem is usually one of 3 things – a failed starter motor, a bad connection between the battery and starter motor, or a blown fuse (if present) in line between the starter and the battery.
Why won’t my car crank when I turn the key?
If you turn the key and can hear the starter motor trying to turn the engine over, the lack of power is likely caused by electrical issues such as a weak battery, dirty battery terminals or a worn starter motor.
What are the signs of a dead battery?
10 Signs Of A Dead Car Battery
- No Response At Ignition. …
- The Starter Motor Cranks But The Engine Won’t Turn Over. …
- Sluggish Cranking Times. …
- The Engine Starts But Then Dies Immediately. …
- No Door Chime Or Dome Lights. …
- No Headlights Or Dim Headlights. …
- The Check Engine Light Turns On. …
- Misshapen Battery.
Why won’t my car turn over but I have power?
Which Issue Is To Be Expected The Most If Your New Car Won’t Turn Over But Has Power. The battery is mostly the culprit for a new engine that fails to start. But if the vehicle still has power, a dead battery is mostly out of the question, so is a dead alternator.
How do you tell if it’s your starter or ignition switch?
Test the Starter
It is under the hood, usually on the passenger side at the bottom of the motor next to the transmission. The ignition switch is a set of electrical contacts that activates the starter and usually is located on the steering column.