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Basic Troubleshooting - Engine Not Starting
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Symptoms
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Probable Cause
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Remedy
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Engine not cranking
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Battery is dead
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Charge or replace battery
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Melted fuse or fuse holder
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Replace fuse with correct ampere
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Connections loose
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Tighten or Clean
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Faulty ignition switch
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Replace if needed
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Faulty switches
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Check operations of switches and replace if needed
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Engine mechanical problem
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Check and ask for expert's help
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Engine cranks too slow
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Weak battery
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Charge or replace battery
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Connections loose
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Tighten or Clean
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Faulty Starter
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Tighten or Clean or repair or replace
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Engine mechanical problem
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Check and ask for expert's help
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Starter keeps on running
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Starter bendix drive or ring gear damaged
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Remove starter and check if repair or replacement is required
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Ignition key or switch damaged
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Replace ignition switch
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Starter working but engine not cranking
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Ring gear damaged
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Remove starter and check if ring gear requires repair or need replacement
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Engine cranking but not starting
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Empty fuel
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Fill fuel
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Air on the system
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Bleed fuel system
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Fuel intake leak
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Check and repair
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Water on the line
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Bleed fuel system
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