How to Fix a Car that Won't Start When You Turn the Key
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- Опубліковано 15 сер 2012
- Car wont start. How to fix a car that wont start DIY with Scotty Kilmer. How to fix car that wont crank when you turn the key, no sound or click. How to jump start a car, check the starter, and wire bypass trick. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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Hello I need help
I have 95 f250 xlt I've tried almost everything from changing distributer, sensors, cleaned out throttle body, still biggest when it's cold
Scotty Kilmer if my crankshaft is able to spin does that mean my engine isn't locked up
Scotty Kilmer 2008 chevy impala will only start by jumping it off. Battery and starter are good
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I love how Scotty gets sweatier with every scene
j szerm me too!! Ha ha. He’s working it. And he edits out a lot of time that it takes to get under a car, hunt tolls and get things off!
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Sweaty Kilmer
I'm glad you mentioned it 😂😂 progressively sweaty scotty
The most helpful mechanic on UA-cam i have ever seen. Insightful on all mechanical issues, knowledgeable on products regarding vehicles, and you thoroughly explain what the problem is. On top of that, you legitimately have a passion for what you do. Thank you. 10/10
Did you just lowkey teach me how to hotwire a car lol?
Just passive right? 😄
If you can get under it and under the hood, then yes
no because u still need the key
Cars have steering wheel locks that needs a key anyway so even if you figured out how to start it good luck steering 🤣🤣
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Please never change! So much action in three minutes :0!
Scotty not to be a stick in the mud,that’s called a neutral safety switch for a reason, I can see doing this for yourself but if the guy you do this for sells it to anyone else, and they start the car with it in reverse and or drive and the car jumps forward or backward and kill somebody you could be in for a huge lawsuit not to mention the conscience of someone being hurt because of your actions other than that it’s a great fix
Redneck Power I never really thought Scotty was much of a Proffessional mechanic, He seems to be more of a shade tree mechanic a guy that will just make it run at the lowest cost which is not always the right thing to do, and like I said it’s fine if it’s your own vehicle and nobody else drives it, but we all know how that goes, I just want to say I like Scotty to me he’s entertaining that’s why I watch his videos and I cringe at some of the things he does
I love your short diagnosis videos. Fixing what's broken isn't too terribly difficult, but diagnosing issues can be a nightmare.
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Finding out what's wrong is a nightmare, but fixing it usually isn't as bad.
often a bad battery, or a bad ignition switch. Try jump starting it to see if it's just battery. also, a bad starter can do that, hit it with a hammer and if it starts to turn, replace the starter
Ive been watching scotty and eric the car guy videos since before they went ro 1080p and they helped me get my car going about 95% of the time the other 5% some friends helped me out but i learned much more from these guys and also chris fix. Thank you so much scotty you helped me so much
I was expecting the obvious simple scenario but you tricked us with a more complex one. I like it.
This is why I subscribe. This video is loaded with useful tips whether you own a new vehicle or an old 1970 truck like mine. I'm no pro, but I've been doing my own work on my cars, trucks, and motorcycles for 40 years. You can never learn too much! :-)
Scotty, you the man. I know a lot of very good repair guys on you tube put you down for some of your videos but they have a ton of tools and experience and don't pay for the parts they put in. What many people need is a fix they can actually afford.
This video helped me get my car working again! I had hopped in my car to go to work and when I turned the key nothing happened. After watching this video I did some investigating and ended up crawling under my car to locate the starter and when I got to it there was a purple wire that had come totally loose! Tightened up the nut that held the wire in position, turned the key, and the car started up no problem. I'd never worked on a car before so was tempted to have it towed and checked out by a mechanic, but this video gave me the push I needed to attempt the troubleshooting myself so thanks Scotty!
Good mechanics r GENIUSES! That would be YOU, Scotty! 😊
Scotty Kilmer the car is fixed!!! I accidentally put a fuse in a wrong place and that was the cause.. Ford's wanted £155.98 plus vat to just have a look at it but my aa recovery didn't charge me a penny and it's all fixed. Thanks for your help...
You are great to watch. I watched a handful of your tutorials and I will tell you Scotty, you're amazing to watch. Thank you for taking the time to help others. BTW, LOVE,LOVE, LOVE the stingray!
Man Scott you are AWESOME! Finally a no BS mechanic I can trust!
Your videos are my staple to working on my car ! I really appreciate the confidence you give me to fix things myself !!!!
starter bolts on the engine at the back where the engine bolts to the transmission. Follow the positive battery cable back, it ends bolted to the starter.
Scotty, you are a gentleman and a scholar. Although I don't have the solution yet, you've give me lots of stuff to try, and general concepts to pick up. Plus you seem to have mastered the perfect pacing for videos of this type. A lot of stoner-types will speak too slowly and a 2 min video turns into 12, that was not an issue here!
Thanks again, and if you ever need any graphic design, web development, server admin, mobile app deployment, etc, I'm all ears, and I'm open to possibly doing pro-bono work if needed.
great video man I like how you show real life situations and fixes rather than the usual monotoned "mechanics" telling you if it don't work get a new one. thanks for the help!
Scotty's videos just keep getting better and more informative. Nice work.
I feel like my broken car started after watching this video
Thanks a million Scotty Sir ~ I started my 1995 Ram Truck - this in particular wasn't the problem but it led me to find the factory or dealer installed reset relay I didn't know about so - I used this video to a path to success ! Thanks again and God Bless Sir !
SCOTTY KILMER is the best no need to check any other site.
This is one of our best videos yet! Very thorough! Awesome job and thanks for taking the time to do these. I (and I'm sure others) really appreciate it.
clicking is normally a bad starter or a power loss going to the starter, such as a weak battery or bad wiring to the starter.
I enjoy watching your videos you always get straight to the point, and very straightforward. I watch the videos like I'm in class taking notes 📝 😎
Genius. pure genius. Scoty's videos are like watching a magician explain his tricks.
"All ya have to do is rewire your car; split this wire and connect it to the right place so you don't blow up in the process." "It' no big deal; anyone can do it!" lol yeah ok Scotty
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hi man iam for finland have mb vito do the same but i dont know wheres the transmation rang sensor or the wire can you help , thanks
normally they are on the transmission, but they don't sell those here so I can't say for sure. Look there first, if not there, check under the shifter
hi Mr Scotty I do what you say and I just find this cable in the gear box but I don't know which wire have to connected this the photo
Scotty Kilmer just had the neutral safety switch replaced by a transmission shop. Im having the same problem but none of my dash lights work nor any relays but have power to headlights an radio
generally either fuel injectors tick or engine valves. If it runs good live with it
Scotty Kilmer I owe you half of what I’ve made off of you because you help me every time!
I have a 94 chevy camero v6 i bought it recently its a manual trans. I jus replaced the battery,starter,ignition coils it wont crank at all starter doesn't. Even click over ,a local electrician stop by my house said its a electrical. Issue but all the wires an fuses look good i can use your help on this one big time.i dont have money. To take it to a electrician especially. If its something. Simple,also thats cool u were able to travel n drive on the track glad you were able to have a good time ,keep up with what you do ill be following thanks Scotty!
I had the same problem Scotty, but at the supermarket. Does not give u much room to do what you did in this video. Anyway when my mechanic showed up he touched starter selenoid two prongs with screwdriver and it cranked, second time he did it I started it with ign. keys and it started. Next day changed the starter selenoid, thinking it was the problem, but still not cranking at all. I saw shift lever not sitting directly on p so I pushed it up a little and started the truck and wallah, that was the problem. Had my mechanic tighten shift lever bolt, and changed starter for peice of mind. Thanks for the video.
Tony Garza lol it’s spelled “Voila” not “wallah.” Its a French word for “there it is.”
This guy really knows his job.. great audi in the background btw.
Hi Skotty
I've been following your lectures, so easy to understand, short, direct to the point, clear.👍👍👍
Thanks
Nemrod from tiny Saipan
Thanks for this great information. My dad and I were able to jump start the starter enough to get the car to my parents house. Great video!
1% of mechanics would do this fix. That's why Scotty's the best 😁👍🏻
turn the engine over on the front crank bolt using a socket and long cheater bar. If you can't turn it over, engine is locked up
Thanks million Scottie. Your "hot wire" trick got me going - without having to push-start. If only I had tried this before removing the starter................THANKS AGAIN !!
Pretty sure my crankshaft just split in two, but this brightened my day anyway! Thanks, Scotty!
Hey Scotty K! Love your videos! Always keeps me entertained while getting right to the point. 👌 keep up the great work!
starter or the ignition key or switch assembly. try hot wiring the starter direct from the battery, if it cranks, it's the key or switch. If not, it's a bad starter
Dude. I just love your videos. Your sense of humor is priceless.
Hey Scotty, first off, I got to thank you for helping so many people fix their cars through UA-cam, it's real nice of you. I've actually used a few of your videos to fix my cars before and I don't even know much about cars. But now, I've hit my head-scratcher.
I have a 1992 Honda Accord, manual transmission. The car bump starts, but doesn't key turn start. My car won't crank. I don't even think it clicks. I tested the battery, it's good. I replaced the starter myself a few days ago, so it's new. The alternator is good. I just can't figure out what it could be. I tested the master relay and it's good. The guy at the auto parts store says that leaves the clutch switch and the ignition relay. I just can't figure this one out, but I have a feeling it's a silly and easy fix...
Hi again Scotty, I have more to add!
My car will start with a screw driver bridging the solenoid and hot end of the starter. I've really narrowed down the problem at this point, I think. It has to be the ignition relay, or the wiring, right? I just can't figure this out
Me, I'd just run a new wire from the battery to a remote starter switch you can buy and mount on the dash, and then back to the starter and bypass all that crap honda uses
I haven't told you lately that I love you, sir. I love you very much.
This guy is freeking awesome =))))
This is some of the greatest things I have ever seen. You are the man. I will be taking your advice tomorrow morning.
Hi Scotty!
My 1971 Super Beetle has been sitting for over a year covered in the garage. It has a new battery, but been to busy to take to the car shows. Anywho, I used a small portable jumper cable, and finally got it started, whoo hoo! My problem is that after letting it run for about 30 minutes, I turned the key off, then tried to start it back up, and nothing! The lights came in like it was going to start, but crickets!!
I am female, my husband recently passed away, and I'm trying to do everything on my own...this has me scratching my head. It's dark now, but I'm thinking maybe I can use my little portable cables to try and start it tomorrow? All the technical things you mention in this video, is really over my head! You are a car genius, and wish I could do all this on my own.
that's an anti theft system problem if that light's a blinking. You need a mechanic with a dealer level scan tool to work on that stuff.
they can last quite some time when a machine says they are bad, sometimes even a year or more. The machine just says they are bad when they reach a certain percentage of power lost
Nice and to the point diagnostic for the problem! Appreciate your conciseness! Good job! Thx!
Just wanted to tell you, I appreciate all the videos and enjoy watching. Thanks for all you do!
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will do! thanks!!
This Guy no his shit.Saved me hundreds,by doing it myself.
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Scotty Kilmer hey Scotty so I came to a problem on my 2000 grand Prix .. was driving it and on the same day later on wouldn't turn over no noise, nothing ... so I put a new starter in and it still doesn't make a sound ...please help
thanks for making this video.. im tired of waiting on everybdoy to come fix my car.. ill just do it myself now
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right on Scotty
is always interesting and fun learning from you!!!
Thank you scotty you saved me again i was stumped then i though to check if the rev lightes were on and boom neutral saftey swich i was about to buy a whole new computer for my truck after trying everything you and a life saver thanks again for all your videos
yes, but it would only drain while running the car, as all lights lose power once the key is shut off.
I'd so badly love to work with you in my spare time!!!
Scotty is just a genius. My regular mechanic would jump into a starter motor replacement.
Good evening Scotty. I have a 2001 Dodge Grand Caravan SE. Sometimes when I try to start it I just get a click. Then I will try one or two more times and it will start right up. This started about a week ago and I have experienced the "click" about 3 times so far. The battery is about 2 years old. Wiring looks ok but it's kind of hard to see on the starter. The starter is the original one. My van had 192,000 miles on it. Thanks for your help and your videos. They help a lot.
LOL ahh, these videos are always entertaining. :)
I think you spit on me at the end there
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nah, that was me. I didn't like the hat you were wearing.
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Love your work scotty thanks for all your help couldn't get my truck started tested the starter works solenoid's fine battery's fine turns out the contacts weren't good enough bad ground just cleaned those up and it starts fine now later.
I need to watch this a few times, your a car mad scientist 👨🔬!!
So my Tahoe seems to have a good battery and a new starter I just installed.
But when I turn the key over it has power for about 2 seconds then clicks and. A total power loss as I can tell what would you recommend I do ?
It's the same with my car brother. I have no clue what it is.
Thank you so much Scotty,God always blessed you.
Thanks for the support!
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@@scottykilmer my car battery just came on ,I go to start car it comes on for a few seconds then cut off,
You are one of the most competent mechanics ever!
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replace the starter, and PRAY the flywheel isn't damaged, they cost a ton to replace
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Thanks a lots Scotty . I,am From 🇲🇦 Morocco & i,am learning from your videos
Thank you!!! This video helped me get my 1990 dodge b350 going again!!
Aloha Scotty, great video. On my car, the no crank no start is only intermittent, and I can hear the starter click. Jiggling the tilt steering column seems to fix it most of the time (but it sometimes takes many jiggles). What is the connector that is likely faulty?
Difficult to diagnose, because it is not possible to recreate the problem. Starts fine 95% of the time I start the car.
Jabez Meulemans
stuck start relay
my car doing same thing ,what was the problem?
Did you fix the issue?
Anyone notices Scotty gets sweatier and sweatier every time the scene cuts to him? LOL
it's REALLY hot here in Texas
I know zero about cars, but this was both easy to understand and funny!
This video was before scotty blew up.
He's actually responding to comments
What if you turn the key and you hear nothing at all not even the key chime
I was gonna say the samething. It was storming bad the other day and my Infiniti G35 cut off on me while I was on a back road going maybe 25. It turned off had no power whats so ever. Figured out it wasnt my battery or my alternator. But I seen this video he said the engine could be locked up or it would have to be an ignition switch. Which one? I have no idea. Im still confused as to whats really wrong with my car
Then your fucked
Thats mean the tow truck from the junk yard is close to you
Scotty first i hope eveythings good for you. Not so much my way. Today i got off work jumped into my 1993 saturn sc2, started it up and went on my way. Stopped at my bank parked cut my car off, went in for about 15mins come out jumped in and turned the key radio turned on along with heater blower, seatbelt came back to position. Put my foot on my brake pedal and turned key to start, but nothing at all. Long story short tried jumping, then changed battery, as far as the starter haven't had any pier issues. Checked fuses under the hood, cant figure it out. Is there a relay or something? Any help would be great! Thank you
william willard hes still sitting at that bank waitin for a reply
Have learned soooooo much from you scotty. You're really a excellent mentor...1LoveScotty
Also to check if your vehicle doesn't even attempt to crank: CPS. Crankshaft position sensor is used by some companies for engine timing purposes, so if there is no data coming from that sensor, the engine won't even try to start. Said sensor is usually mounted on the bell housing. Scotty's method of hotwiring the starter can also rule out bad solenoids.
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Just changed my alternator, battery, and serpentine belt...my car still wont start its a 2001 Toyota Corolla. Can you give me some idea of what to do next or what's the problem?
Thanks would really appreciate it.
if it doesn't crank over, replace the starter, if it does crank, do my video tests "fixing a car that cranks but doesn't start up"
Thanks for getting back to me. I did indeed get it started this morning by pattung the gas before starting it. Now as i drive i hear a loud noise and a dragging sound. What could that be?
patting
The person meant"putting".
My '65 mustang sometimes wont start unless you put it in neutral. Its a linkage problem. I already know the alternator works and the battery can hold a decent charge since I had a volt meter added on.
Scotty I have an important question. I've had a neutral safety switch problem on a previous car and would just shift to neutral to start it. Would there be another thing to try after I've already done the rest. I'm thinking my ignition starter switch could be the problem.
Love your channel good sir, keep it up
scottys a sweatin;
It's hot in Texas
Try to start the car in neutral first, that happened to me it's the neutral safety switch
cd412 I’ve tried it , and it started, but I turned the car off and tried doing the same thing no start
Bro that worked
I like it when grampa explain things, so clear 😊
Hey Scotty thanks for the video! I'm trying to fix a starter on a old gen, and honestly I don't know if it's worth buying a new starter, do you have any advice on rebuilding the starter instead? I have a feeling it's probably just dirty. The starter is original from 1987.
there is also a relay that prevents ignition start, i had that problem
had ac compressor replaced ,drove home now cars been sitting for a week wont start
Tim Sirois which relay is it
Tim Sirois many things can do that, try the fixes in this video if it doesn't crank, if it does crank up, try my video "fixing a car that cranks but doesn't start up"
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Scotty Kilmer I was driving and my car stopped after a few it started back then it stalled again what could be the problem
Nice
Im a female and I dont even know what tool to attempt to look for much less pop the hood and locate the starter on my 2009 nissan maxima
Don't let it scare you, it's right under the intake Lol
as always, you give the best advice, scotty.
Having the same issue with my 2006 ford fusion do you think it’s the neutral safety switch then and if I bypass it like this will it start again please let me know asap thank you
what to do if we get a locked up Engine?
in may cases, putting in a used engine is the best option, fixing modern engines is often too complex and expensive to try fixing yours
Also tried jumping it and still nothing.
Cool man. fun and well explained
Im having fun watching your videos
Thanks
LOVE your video, SIR. SHORT, TO THE POINT, SWEET. LOVE IT.
brah in a 3min video this dude helped me with my bmw!!!lmao like dead ass...#therealMVP
Best to fix it RIGHT, though!
if the clunker junker is THAT bad, it needs to be taken OFF THE ROAD!
Stop hating
Hey Scotty,
I tried all of these on my 98 Jeep Cherokee 4WD and battery is fine, starter works with hot wiring but I don't have the back lights on all the time and also bridging the wires on the NSS didn't work as well. my check engine gives P0118 engine temp sensor problem. Will replacing this make the car starts?? I have checked the relays and fuses and all are good.
Hi Scotty K. I own a Chevy 2000 Cavalier 2.2 L automatic, My question is this for The Chevy Cavalier Neutral Safety Switch what two wires did you wire nut together ? for the by pass ? Thank You .....