What to do if your Car won't Start

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  • @arseneashford814
    @arseneashford814 5 років тому +7088

    I like to panic and cry in the drivers seat first

  • @seyitojuoluwasakin1365
    @seyitojuoluwasakin1365 5 років тому +2873

    *Car doesn’t start*
    First thing I do,
    UA-cam search: ‘Why doesn’t my car start’

  • @ernodios
    @ernodios 6 років тому +221

    I love how every single issue, check, cleaning, replacing etc you have on any of your vehicles is a chance for you to make this channel grow

  • @LukzForEver
    @LukzForEver 5 років тому +2236

    Just change the clock to its normal time and it will start because its confused and traveling through time.

  • @ahotdj07
    @ahotdj07 3 роки тому +326

    Note: Make sure you check the manufacture date of the battery. A lot of times batteries sit on the shelf and which decreases their age and you will need to replace the battery a lot sooner.

  • @naveeddumasia8861
    @naveeddumasia8861 4 роки тому +36

    I have always wanted to start a car flipping business. I held back because of my limited technical knowledge. But thanks to your videos I now think I can fix most of the problems myself.. Thank you for boosting my confidence.

    • @Issicra
      @Issicra 2 роки тому +1

      How'd that work out for you?

    • @rayven6704
      @rayven6704 Рік тому +8

      ​@@Issicra he s filthy rich now and doesnt even care about youtube anymore

    • @DingoXBX
      @DingoXBX Рік тому +2

      @rayven6704 I can confirm, hes my wife's boyfriend's cousin's brother and he's worth $69 quadrillion and owns his own dealership and 5 houses

  • @adayinthelife1704
    @adayinthelife1704 10 років тому +49

    Just beautiful. You're always So thorough and detailed about what you're doing. Love how you ask the viewers to think about the problem before saying exactly what it is and doing it yourself; helps ppl bring out the mechanic in them. Great Work Chris!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  10 років тому +4

      Jorge Marcial I am glad you liked that! I wanted to change up the video a little bit and show my thought process and have the viewers try to think though the problem as well! I am super happy with the feedback! Thanks Jorge!

  • @wills.5762
    @wills.5762 9 років тому +1627

    Need to top off your blinker fluid.

    • @rigornc932
      @rigornc932 9 років тому +22

      Damn why didn't I think to do that?

    • @Owlguy007
      @Owlguy007 9 років тому +34

      +Will S. Needs new muffler bearings too...

    • @MarkDoesWork
      @MarkDoesWork 9 років тому +29

      +Owlguy007 really badly needs the battery pistons rotated.

    • @edzgt5243
      @edzgt5243 8 років тому +21

      would you recommend high concentration blinker fluid for a pruis

    • @wills.5762
      @wills.5762 8 років тому +24

      edzgt5 High concentration blinker fluid is recommended for long periods of sustained use. If you use your blinkers frequently for an extended period of time, then yes.

  • @tmac8892
    @tmac8892 4 роки тому +275

    They said I was addicted to drinking brake fluid, but I knew I could stop whenever I wanted.

    • @KTGMetalheadSwiftie
      @KTGMetalheadSwiftie 4 роки тому +1

      Oh....oh my...😬lolol

    • @vildrox019
      @vildrox019 3 роки тому +9

      I hope you got over your addiction 😂😂

    • @yashshah6328
      @yashshah6328 3 роки тому +3

      Antifreeze is so much better.

    • @Amen.22
      @Amen.22 3 роки тому +7

      I was addicted to drinking blinker fluid, but it was an on and off thing.

    • @oswaldicusgarbonzo2791
      @oswaldicusgarbonzo2791 2 роки тому

      I’m addicted to worshipping feet

  • @thekingofnorway3465
    @thekingofnorway3465 5 років тому +295

    1. Cry
    2. Hope for the best

    • @saucegod8867
      @saucegod8867 5 років тому

      The King Of Norway this is genuinely helpful

    • @HeenaPatel253
      @HeenaPatel253 4 роки тому

      3. Buy a new car

    • @hippie1252
      @hippie1252 9 місяців тому +1

      Lie down. Try not to cry. Cry a lot.

  • @denaenaeee
    @denaenaeee 4 роки тому +39

    I’m gonna be starting van life soon so that means I need to educate myself on cars... your videos are soooo educational, I’ve learned so much from you already in just a week :)

    • @Dustman1256
      @Dustman1256 3 роки тому +2

      how’s van life

    • @nunobarcelos5809
      @nunobarcelos5809 2 роки тому +1

      @@Dustman1256 ikr how is that van life doing

    • @htx_screwston7137
      @htx_screwston7137 2 роки тому +2

      @@Dustman1256 he ended up getting hit while he was turning and rolled down a mountain

    • @Dustman1256
      @Dustman1256 2 роки тому

      @@htx_screwston7137 🌮🌮

    • @DIXIEMAFIA251
      @DIXIEMAFIA251 2 роки тому

      How is Van life Treating you? Give us an Update Bro!

  • @diegodelamota1199
    @diegodelamota1199 2 роки тому +2

    This video is a Godsend. My friend was teaching me how to drive stick-shift. Next thing we know the car didn't turn on. I troubleshooted as instructed in this video, and realized that the clutch safety switch was not working properly. I just pressed on the clutch really hard, turned the key, and the car turned on. We're replacing the safety switch tomorrow. Thank you! You saved us hundreds of dollars in repairs... for free!

  • @KarenTookTheKids364
    @KarenTookTheKids364 3 роки тому +100

    "Your local garage will test your battery for free"
    My local garage: *Laughs in Mechanic*

    • @dvader3000
      @dvader3000 3 роки тому +1

      They ll test it,but not for free

    • @LRKZGAMING
      @LRKZGAMING Місяць тому

      AutoZone

  • @TheArabsolga
    @TheArabsolga 8 років тому +1262

    This guy takes better care of that mazda than I do with myself....

    • @TheArabsolga
      @TheArabsolga 8 років тому +79

      Not this car, He has a mazda truck, he takes care of it very well.

    • @davidhur09
      @davidhur09 8 років тому +45

      Play-Doh i just want a girl that will takr care of me as well as chris takes care of his mazda b3000 ford ranger 😍

    • @DrinkmoWater.
      @DrinkmoWater. 7 років тому +13

      Jesus got you, don't worry.

    • @cryingjordan2294
      @cryingjordan2294 7 років тому +4

      DrinkMoWater now I see yo ass on a car starting video ☠️ get off UA-cam 😂

    • @ThomasFarquhar2
      @ThomasFarquhar2 7 років тому

      Play-Doh it is a ford

  • @DrangeDragRacingTeam1967
    @DrangeDragRacingTeam1967 5 років тому +447

    When crisfix CAR dont starts, he takes His camera and says: HEY guys, crisfix here

    • @CR4T3Z
      @CR4T3Z 5 років тому +4

      Pretty much

    • @TheGundam147
      @TheGundam147 5 років тому +13

      This is exactly what I was thinking lol. Like there's no way he drained/bought a dead battery just to do a how-to video.

    • @chongvue9958
      @chongvue9958 5 років тому +1

      Lol

    • @anupamacr552
      @anupamacr552 4 роки тому +1

      Today im gonna show you how to BLA BLA BLA......

    • @TinoDbestt
      @TinoDbestt 3 роки тому +2

      When ChrisFix's car doesn't start, he gets his camera, turns it on and says:
      Hey guys, ChrisFix here!
      There, I fixed it.

  • @DanielJaegerFilms
    @DanielJaegerFilms 9 років тому +304

    Wow almost 300,000 miles on that van. Great video!

  • @Lord_Skeptic
    @Lord_Skeptic 8 років тому +1015

    what to do if the car wiĺl not start. hit your head on the steering wheel.
    back to the future reference.

  • @tonygarcia4262
    @tonygarcia4262 3 роки тому +2

    I know this video is old but I would like to say I was an hour away from my house and this was the first video I clicked out and I got my car working again, thanks Chris!!!

  • @unionjackgamingandvlogs6457
    @unionjackgamingandvlogs6457 4 роки тому +305

    The dislikes are from people who have cars that run on toothpaste

    • @joeypencil5368
      @joeypencil5368 3 роки тому +7

      With the amount of skill ChrisFix has in this field, I wouldn't even be surprised if he can make his car run on toothpaste.

    • @MikeKollin
      @MikeKollin 3 роки тому +1

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @aircrashanimations3686
      @aircrashanimations3686 3 роки тому

      This made my laugh SOOOOO much

    • @arba9145
      @arba9145 3 роки тому +1

      I miss the dislike count

    • @NEWENGINEERINGTUTORIAL
      @NEWENGINEERINGTUTORIAL 2 роки тому

      @unionjackamingandvlogs6457🤣🤣please dont say that🤣🤣

  • @TheLittleDinka
    @TheLittleDinka 8 років тому +453

    Hmm, let's see. Judging by how many times I've seen this video. I'm gonna' say it's a bad battery.

  • @brendengonzalez7548
    @brendengonzalez7548 Рік тому +10

    It's really cool to see how well your videos age. Even though you've come a long way production-wise, the information is still excellent and very easy to understand!

  • @fiercem.brosnan4795
    @fiercem.brosnan4795 9 років тому +4

    I've watched 8 other videos and yours is the only one who laid it out and made it simple and went through these steps and actually described things! Thank you!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  9 років тому

      +Marissa Greenidge I try to make every job simple with all of my videos! Glad it was helpful!

  • @Awkwarrrrrrd
    @Awkwarrrrrrd 7 років тому +16

    This really helped me out. My car was doing the same thing and you showed me some cool tips just to make sure it's the battery that's the problem and nothing else. Been binge watching all your vids, keep it up! Subscribed 👍🏽

  • @lomgshorts3
    @lomgshorts3 4 роки тому +2

    Use petroleum jelly to coat ALL battery connections. This keeps the battery acid from forming on the posts and corroding the connections. If your ground connection to the engine is easy to get to, use the petroleum jelly there and on the fuse box connection if you can get to it. I have been doing this for almost 50 years, it is so cheap, and it WORKS! Why spend money on fancy chemicals that needs reapplications over time? Vaseline, or store brand petroleum jelly is exactly the same, and works better than spray can protestants. Smear the jelly liberally over the terminals and posts, install, and wipe the excess off.

  • @jamesfenton7338
    @jamesfenton7338 10 років тому +5

    It is a huge subject to tackle, looks like you did really good.
    Most drivers don't want to have knowledge of how every little thing on the car works. This is info everyone should have.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  10 років тому +2

      James Fenton Thanks James! Yea, there can be 1000000 things wrong. I figured I would just show everoyne my thought process and go though the steps for this particular situation.

  • @sammymorini9748
    @sammymorini9748 9 років тому +36

    When i went to bring my 95 ford taurus to the scrap 5yrs ago (due to a cracked chasis), i took out the battery from the engine bay a quarter mile before arriving and it ran the rest of the way just on the alternator xD

  • @J.Starr1
    @J.Starr1 7 років тому +468

    My car stopped at a red light....it was so embarrassing

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 років тому +71

      +Bill Gates dang that happens to many by hopefully you fixed the problem!

    • @Kahoobb
      @Kahoobb 6 років тому +135

      i thought you are suppose you stop at a red light

    • @Hyperspectral
      @Hyperspectral 6 років тому +5

      But*

    • @whayoajredyt7658
      @whayoajredyt7658 5 років тому +15

      Kahoobb he meant it stopped working at a red light. Get ur facts straight

    • @musclecarsdaily3020
      @musclecarsdaily3020 5 років тому +7

      Whayo AjRed YT i stop at green and go at red?

  • @DeathMammoth91
    @DeathMammoth91 10 років тому +8

    Wow 7 years is a long time for a car battery. I will have to pick up one of those Walmart batteries next time I need one. Another great video Chris!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  10 років тому +1

      Travis Judd Thanks a lot Travis! Yea, they dont use that type of battery anymore. The new battery I got was from walmart. Hopefully it will last just as long!

  • @girfalcon1
    @girfalcon1 8 років тому +65

    Hey chris, just wanted to let you know that since watching a few of your videos, you've inspired me to take more time and initiative for my own car when I get one. I am planning to buy my first car in the next few months and stumbled across your channel while researching manual cars and specs and I find your videos quite entertaining to watch, even if my interest in cars is minimal. My interest has been growing since watching your channel, though.
    Keep up the great work :)

    • @DIXIEMAFIA251
      @DIXIEMAFIA251 2 роки тому +2

      How is life treating you Young Man? What was your 1st new car?! Give us an Update Brother! Hope all is well!

    • @DeepRacer-zr4yp
      @DeepRacer-zr4yp Рік тому +1

      @@DIXIEMAFIA251 Interesting to see if he's still answering

  • @jacobmuirhead7786
    @jacobmuirhead7786 6 років тому +4

    I have owned my 01 ranger for 10 years now. Chrisfix has helped me with almost every maintenance repair on it. I love the fact that he teaches the technical dynamics of the most simple repairs and still makes the technical repairs seem easy.

  • @mfshehri
    @mfshehri 10 років тому +10

    You don't need to write the purchase date on your battery as you already have this video on UA-cam lol.... Love this channel!! Good job..

  • @krisguru6007
    @krisguru6007 8 років тому +10

    This is a very useful video. I had exactly the same problem and I followed all the steps as detailed by Chris and helped me identify and resolve the issue. Thanks much!!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 років тому +1

      Awesome! I am glad the video was helpful!

  • @letsleepingdogslie2492
    @letsleepingdogslie2492 5 років тому +34

    I usually check the air in the tires!

  • @Ironmike4x4
    @Ironmike4x4 9 років тому +8

    Just a few KISS methods I've seen in my line of work. Check the battery cables to see if they are clean and tight. Have had a few occasions where that happens. Even had a woman whose husband used zip ties to hold the negative cable on.
    Also had an incident where a woman had her steering wheel locked. Simply turn the key and steering wheel at the same time.
    Lastly, I had a customer that hit something in the road and broke the bushing loose on her transmission shifter.
    Plenty more stuff but just some other things to consider.

  • @derricksgarage3149
    @derricksgarage3149 7 років тому

    My 1985 F250 6.9 IDI I just bought today that has been sitting since 1995 is making the wanting to start sound like in the beginning of the video. It have two 2007 batteries in my truck. I was told if I charge it up and put the batteries back in it should start. I knew the batteries were bad. I planned on replacing them right away. It started RIGHT UP! Now I have brakes and other stuff to do on the truck. So excited. Helpful video!

  • @GoldyCraft79
    @GoldyCraft79 4 роки тому +8

    Bro you take good care of your cars

  • @ethanfrohlich8343
    @ethanfrohlich8343 5 років тому +144

    0:12 I thought that was him cursing

    • @jesuswolf9926
      @jesuswolf9926 5 років тому +3

      ethan frohlich 😂

    • @ParasiteQueen1
      @ParasiteQueen1 5 років тому +2

      LOL!

    • @brianbuddy2ACP
      @brianbuddy2ACP 5 років тому +3

      Do I have a weird sense of humor? I was laughing at this.

    • @Noah-M-P
      @Noah-M-P 4 роки тому +8

      Old Ford vehicles always had that seat alert chime

    • @officialoofyt
      @officialoofyt 4 роки тому

      Sound like a lock LOL 😂 🔒

  • @rdrizzy1989
    @rdrizzy1989 2 роки тому +1

    best channel on UA-cam 💯

  • @restinpeacelol
    @restinpeacelol 4 роки тому +14

    0:07 Me when I try to get up in the morning for school 0:07

  • @MsSetagaya
    @MsSetagaya 4 роки тому +33

    Great video. However I think it misses the possibility of a flooded engine. Try turning on the ignition while flooring the accelerator. Sometimes this will get it started, especially on cold days.

    • @graychuks
      @graychuks 2 роки тому +4

      I just did this and it worked …

    • @pamelavance648
      @pamelavance648 11 місяців тому

      What might cause the flood situation over night cold start first thing strong crank no start but if I do clutch and pedal to the floor it starts??😮

  • @czarboyd6915
    @czarboyd6915 7 років тому +1

    The Most Informative Car Channel on UA-cam right now. i dont even have a Car yet i learned shit ton from watching your video.

  • @harleminthebuildn9234
    @harleminthebuildn9234 4 роки тому +4

    THANX 4 THIS VIDEO. THIS MAY BE THE REASON THAT MY CAR IS NOT STARTING. TOP MARKS CHRIS👍👍👍👍👍

  • @spokosjr
    @spokosjr 8 років тому +287

    The battery jumper looked like a sad guy

    • @uwuloluwu
      @uwuloluwu 8 років тому +5

      +Kostakis Sporidis so does ur icon

    • @FilipGereg
      @FilipGereg 8 років тому +11

      +Kostakis Sporidis Maybe it doesn't like it's job.

    • @rebkong
      @rebkong 8 років тому +22

      he's a shy person, an introvert by nature. he's reluctant to be on the Internet.

    • @God_is_Justice
      @God_is_Justice 8 років тому +5

      self projections

    • @tommygoodwin9656
      @tommygoodwin9656 7 років тому +1

      Kostakis Sporidis mooo

  • @abdulrehman8359
    @abdulrehman8359 7 років тому

    Man this guy is a True about evrything
    Proof:-
    I was with my family on road trip for a marriage occasion. The road was not opened for some reason, I Just stopped my car on a patrol pump and went to wash room, when I came back and tried to start my car it wont start, luckily a mechanic's shop was nearby so I too my car There. I tried to jump start with a car and a battery but couldnt start as it was a honda civic 2014 and the car was small which tried to jumpstart. The mechanic took my battery and changed it. White he was charging this video came in my mind and i started watching it. After he put the battery back the car did start up but the time was reset and same happened in this video and then I changed the battery of it.

  • @gls600
    @gls600 4 роки тому +25

    At the time that your folks purchased that ford, there was a lot of press saying it was the safest minivan. That is the reason my wife and I purchased one.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 роки тому +5

      That makes sense, my parents always looked at that before buying any car!

  • @MrWalko
    @MrWalko 6 років тому +7

    If you think it's the battery, you should also check the fluid levels in the battery. Low fluid will prevent the battery holding charge. You can top them up with de-mineralised water and then charge them. This will fix them most times.

  • @itslegitryan7823
    @itslegitryan7823 5 років тому +4

    Omg I'm dying after watching that ad who is from Firestone it says "it doesn't matter the performance of your car when your car won't start" 😂😂😂

  • @samuelkycina3745
    @samuelkycina3745 5 років тому +21

    Hey Chris, it is exactly 5 years today. Is that battery still in there?

  • @datsun100a3
    @datsun100a3 4 роки тому +6

    My moms 01’ Grand Prix se wouldn’t start this morning. It would crank and soon, the starter wouldn’t even go. The problem was a phone charger that does not shut off with the car, and so I unplugged it. few hours pass by and we jump it with the f150. Turns on and it’s all good. It still takes a little more cranking to turn over but after a little bit of idling, she’s all good.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 роки тому +1

      I'm glad you were able got it started!

    • @datsun100a3
      @datsun100a3 4 роки тому +1

      Hey Chris! One month update, new battery is in the car, alternator is all good. Emissions control is also fixed. She starts like a dream and everything from clogged windshield washer lines to air conditioning has been properly repaired. Now all that’s left is a “Service engine soon” light. I’m so happy with this car and it’s in its final stages of being a perfect, healthy, maintained vehicle for us! We are looking at a 2007 Cadillac Escalade with 173k miles and there are problems with the manifold bolts (common problem on these trucks) but when I check under the vehicle, I’m telling you this was the most clean anti-rust frame I’ve seen in a while. My dads 09’ suburban can’t say the same. I hope we get it, it’s only $11,500 with minor fixes to be done to it. And lastly, I want to thank you for all your help with car repair, care, and diagnostic videos. I apologize in advance if I shortened your time on anything, and I wish you the best of luck in future projects!

  • @FOEChico
    @FOEChico 4 роки тому

    Seven years, dang. Mine lasted a decade (2011 model Actyon Sports, the only pickup truck made by South Korean car manufacturer) and it still manages to start the engine in -20C (negative four degrees in Fahrenheit or something after a week after last engine running). I already flushed break fluid, engine oils like 8 times, power steering fluid, differential oil (Koreans call it axle oil tho) and even blinker fluid (lmao) thanks to you. It's time to swap out the battery now.

  • @ZERO_42069
    @ZERO_42069 8 років тому +8

    thanks to this i was able to start my 2001 tahoe that i bought for 700, at least i know the engine is good

  • @drea1788
    @drea1788 4 роки тому +4

    THIS VIDEO WAS SO HELPFUL. THANK YOU!

  • @dwaynegardner8378
    @dwaynegardner8378 6 років тому

    You just help me fix my no started issue. It was battery acid on the positive terminal. I just forgot that could be a cause. It wasn’t even that bad but that was the issue. Thank you.

  • @saynomore3022
    @saynomore3022 2 роки тому +7

    My wife left me for a mechanic here's why I'm here🤦😭

  • @kateritekawidtha6465
    @kateritekawidtha6465 5 років тому +4

    Chris Fix's your vidz
    👀📹 are sooooo addicting!
    I just did this yesterday
    with my pop's,WEIRD!🤔

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  5 років тому +1

      Awesome!

    • @kateritekawidtha6465
      @kateritekawidtha6465 5 років тому

      @@chrisfix
      O-M-G!😲😰
      CHRIS FIX SAID
      AWESOME!
      TO MY COMMENT!
      👍😎

  • @Twee13
    @Twee13 Рік тому +3

    0:00-0:06 I know what the problem is.
    It's a FORD! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  Рік тому +1

      It was a old bad battery in this case, I don't think any other car brand is immune to that lol

  • @itsabuscus1619
    @itsabuscus1619 8 років тому +17

    Love your videos! Could you do a video on how to replace a flux capacitor? Thx!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 років тому +10

      Stay tuned lol

  • @Engineerboy100
    @Engineerboy100 5 років тому +4

    Starter sounds like a saw cutting wood. Very clear video tho, once again, thanks Chris, I'm your most attentive student, good job!

  • @joeypencil5368
    @joeypencil5368 3 роки тому +2

    Sharing my experience with this same issue. Trying to start the car (Honda CR-V 2002 AT), all that happens is there is a single click sound coming from somewhere, and no cranking takes place. Tried multiple times, and the same just happens.
    I checked the terminal connections in the battery if they were loose; nope, they were nice and tight. Tried replacing the battery with a new one (since the old one had a history of being totally discharged a couple of months prior); the issue still persists.
    The problem all along was a blown fuse for the fuel pump. The fuse box was below the steering column. Good thing there were spare fuses with the correct ampere rating in the fuse box under the hood. Replacing the said fuse fixed my issue.

  • @shoebert31
    @shoebert31 10 років тому +78

    2 times my truck did not start. The radio, lights came one but still wouldnt start. Hooked up jumper cables, did not start. I TURN ON THE HEADLIGHTS AND IT STARTS. Truck is such a troll

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  10 років тому +11

      shoebert31 hahaha, did you ever figure out why? That is bizarre!

    • @shoebert31
      @shoebert31 10 років тому +11

      ChrisFix
      nope, only happened twice

    • @shoebert31
      @shoebert31 10 років тому +2

      ford f150

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  10 років тому +21

      Hopefully it is nothing. But on the bright side, you can be like Biff in back to the future. Only you can start your car haha.

    • @Arutha258
      @Arutha258 9 років тому +2

      shoebert31 were your gauges working?

  • @zaaireettv
    @zaaireettv 5 років тому +7

    had this problem with my 07 Honda accord, replaced the battery no problem

  • @brauliorodriguez8951
    @brauliorodriguez8951 4 роки тому

    I only mistake is not watching one of your videos before I try to fix things on my own... Great video bro very helpful

  • @Quentyn73
    @Quentyn73 9 років тому +11

    excellent and informative

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  9 років тому

      Quentyn73 Glad the video was helpful!

  • @s7lb384
    @s7lb384 2 роки тому +4

    Bro knew the problem just by looking at the clock

  • @Speedingevo
    @Speedingevo 11 місяців тому +1

    My new flip wouldnt start, so i came straight here. Thanks chris🙏😁

  • @catalindeluxus8545
    @catalindeluxus8545 4 роки тому +5

    2:00 - I think you may have closed a door poorly, thus keeping the cabin lights on all night?

  • @Solisium-Channel
    @Solisium-Channel 9 років тому +10

    thanks a lot. my car did the same thing just now.

  • @realgamerguyvlog32
    @realgamerguyvlog32 Рік тому +1

    I'm watching this video in a Best Buy parking lot waiting for my grandpa for a jump start

  • @cridenh2owo257
    @cridenh2owo257 8 років тому +8

    0:57 Or you left your lights on (Though that would relate to a battery issue)

  • @mystery9288
    @mystery9288 4 роки тому +12

    It’s funny to think that he probably should replace the battery again soon

  • @key5ound5l10
    @key5ound5l10 7 років тому

    This vid helped me help my brother start his chevy van he went out and rented the fuel pump tester when it was the batt .. well go from there now also were cleaning the throttle and sensors thanks for making this vid very helpful

  • @Ivan-nd6qy
    @Ivan-nd6qy 6 років тому +7

    Hey Chris just realized it’s February 2019, how’s the battery on the van?

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  6 років тому +5

      Still starts it!

    • @Ivan-nd6qy
      @Ivan-nd6qy 6 років тому +3

      Glad to hear! Going to be replacing my battery and the terminals tomorrow. Wish me luck!

  • @daveydblack6940
    @daveydblack6940 6 років тому +2

    Turn the key forward and back 3 times pause then start.worked for me spray mass airflow sensor. $7

  • @dochkodochev7680
    @dochkodochev7680 4 роки тому +1

    hey chris, listen, i was told some time ago this, and now i took notice, so ot may be a good idea to share with you. so after you put the ignition key and turn on the battery, i was told to wait a litle for the fuel pump to load before starting the engine, another thing is when the engine starts,to let it get hot,and if possible never to start going rear with cold engine. If you would like you can make a video about litle thing like these and maybe debunk some myths. Good job man!

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks a lot! I actually made a video similar to that a while ago, check it out: ua-cam.com/video/gkn-K2noClw/v-deo.html

  • @joost6123
    @joost6123 7 років тому +4

    It's 2017 but I still watch video (repeat) ,😘

  • @emmanueldipom7183
    @emmanueldipom7183 4 роки тому +3

    That is so cool. Thank you for the videos that you made.

  • @LouiseQuoVadis
    @LouiseQuoVadis 2 роки тому

    Chris, you are an amazing mechanic.

  • @1myheart4u
    @1myheart4u 9 років тому +15

    Man it's impossible nowadays to find a battery that can last for 7 years !!!
    It's a miracle for me if it lasts 3 years ...

    • @chasemiller7974
      @chasemiller7974 6 років тому

      Abdullah Ibrahim I have one that's almost 5 years old and it's still cranking strong.

    • @strawbandit173
      @strawbandit173 6 років тому +1

      Abdullah Ibrahim well my sisters car is a 2006 Corolla and the battery has lasted ever since my grandma bought the car

    • @daws5552
      @daws5552 6 років тому +1

      I bought a Corolla 2001 surprisingly the battery is 9 year old works perfectly so far.

  • @KylesCarsYT
    @KylesCarsYT 8 років тому +11

    I know everyone has a opinion, but I prefer Fords over other manafactures, I have a Ford Focus C-Max 2005, quite a old battery but still as good as when it was new and I think its the original battery too

    • @KylesCarsYT
      @KylesCarsYT 8 років тому

      ***** OMG yeah I love Ford Escort Mk5, I live in England and went up to skegness last week, We went to a banger cars race thingy and there was a Ford Escort that was dead but he kept on going, He broke down and he got going again, Escorts are a really lasting car

    • @pyone5457
      @pyone5457 8 років тому +1

      FOUND OFF ROAD DEAD aka ford

  • @AmanoR5
    @AmanoR5 3 роки тому +1

    2015: hi guys chrisfix here...
    2021: HI GUYS CHRIS FIX HERE!

  • @vanmeures3689
    @vanmeures3689 10 років тому +8

    I am surprised that a walmart battery lasted that long!

  • @brianbuddy2ACP
    @brianbuddy2ACP 5 років тому +6

    0:12
    I wonder how many people thought that was a censor beep.

  • @Romizo6063
    @Romizo6063 4 роки тому +1

    It's amazing how far you've come good job!
    Love you videos.

  • @nicolem8350
    @nicolem8350 8 років тому +16

    it's the battery

  • @pranavkedia1187
    @pranavkedia1187 8 років тому +157

    but i kick the car when it doesnt start.. and it starts up😂

  • @success_screams_my_name
    @success_screams_my_name 5 років тому +3

    THANK YOU!!!!! 😭 The battery was actually my problem...

    • @Joeelectronicschematicsforauto
      @Joeelectronicschematicsforauto 4 роки тому

      Just saw this video now but if your power doors or power windows don't work then the battery will never crank or start a motor

  • @ethelindamorte921
    @ethelindamorte921 5 років тому +5

    Pretty sure mines a dead battery and I need a new starter but I wanted to make sure. Thanks!

  • @MeBallerman
    @MeBallerman 4 роки тому +4

    Battery life 4 years on average??? Really??? How about 10 years? Anything less than 10 years is unacceptable.

    • @jashan0417_
      @jashan0417_ 2 місяці тому

      It's a car battery not a inverter

    • @MeBallerman
      @MeBallerman 2 місяці тому

      @@jashan0417_ My battery died (lost a cell, went from 12V to 9V) after 16 years of faithful service. The new battery is now over 6 years old. My little car is over 22 years old. The only time it refused to start, was when said old battery died. One "no start" in more than 22 years... Amd counting.

    • @MeBallerman
      @MeBallerman 2 місяці тому

      @@jashan0417_ My car is 22+ years old. After 16 years of faithful service, the original battery was finally over it. The new battery is now 6 years old - and incredible strong. The only time my little car ever refused to start - was when the 16 year old battery lost it. Lost a battery cell, so it was now 9 volt.
      Why are you talking about an inverter?

    • @MeBallerman
      @MeBallerman 2 місяці тому

      @@jashan0417_ So what?

  • @hamzahsyed7485
    @hamzahsyed7485 Місяць тому +1

    Someone i know was telling me that they were looking at a 1990 honda crx. This was in 2008/2009 the guy who was selling it wasn’t very mechanically inclined so he towed it to a shop and they tried selling him a bunch of new ignition parts which were totaling around $700. He brought it home and tried selling it and then my friend he went to look at it and knew it was a bad battery. He was able to get the car for $900 brought it home, fixed it and he’s still driving it today.

  • @davidsmalldridge870
    @davidsmalldridge870 5 років тому +19

    Oh man! My battery is dead! (CLICK) I have an idea (Click) Here we go now! (BEEP) Hey guys ChrisFix here!

  • @lialoveu545
    @lialoveu545 7 років тому +4

    0:02 I'm to savage to have problems! Don't agree... then you played your self!

  • @scarletred1927
    @scarletred1927 2 роки тому

    7 years video, I just watched and I'm satisfied.

  • @yurigagarin4974
    @yurigagarin4974 6 років тому +6

    someone's sprayed expanding foam up the exhaust 😁

    • @greenshootstv4117
      @greenshootstv4117 4 роки тому

      Would that actually stop the car from starting? I would have thought the foam would just be blown out by the engine starting?

  • @TheCoolpants33
    @TheCoolpants33 5 років тому +3

    What if my car studders when i crank it and now it doesnt want to start, its only a tic noise. What could it be?

    • @EpicGamer69
      @EpicGamer69 5 років тому

      Either starter needs to be tinkered with or replaced or your battery is shot

    • @gageziemer490
      @gageziemer490 5 років тому

      Loose cable

  • @huldahh
    @huldahh Рік тому +1

    Thank God for UA-cam... At least I know I'm not on my own 😂

  • @KEI-487
    @KEI-487 7 років тому +9

    lol. when he said, "when you go start your car" the video buffered.

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  7 років тому +5

      +Stoned Canines the suspense

  • @DARKTIGGERinc
    @DARKTIGGERinc 4 роки тому +10

    I remember I thought my car was gonna blow up because I couldnt start the car and it sounded like a fat man gasping for air after coming up the stairs

  • @Zooumberg
    @Zooumberg 7 років тому +2

    Chris, you may want to put up a small warning about changing the battery. I managed to damage my ECU when changing mine. It meant I had to take the bus for two months whilst I figured out the issue.

  • @jamesbrasch2617
    @jamesbrasch2617 8 років тому +7

    I can tell by how it sounds your battery was just dead

    • @chrisfix
      @chrisfix  8 років тому +1

      Yep!

    • @NormanFernandezKeyboardPlayer
      @NormanFernandezKeyboardPlayer 8 років тому

      what if the Alternator was faulty?

    • @RukarioEnterprisesLLC
      @RukarioEnterprisesLLC 8 років тому +1

      +8Beat Crotchet It could keep running, but you'll lose alot of juice, because the alternator charges the battery while driving, but if your alternator is bad, then you'll be losing alot of voltages from your battery

  • @Sh4quille0atmeal
    @Sh4quille0atmeal 4 роки тому +3

    Car: *starts*
    *happy Chrisfix noises*