How Do You Troubleshoot When A Car Won Turn Over?
What do you do when you’ve got a car full of kids, three stops to make before work, a meeting this morning you can’t miss and the car won’t start? Usually you call the auto service or the local towing company–but wait. Maybe it’s some really small thing you could tweak yourself and get going. That would save you time and money–and the boss would still be happy with you. All you need to start troubleshooting an auto problem is a little understanding of how cars work. Start with the simple. Sometimes the car won’t start because the wheel is turned the wrong way. Try turning the wheel and then trying it again. Check that the car is in park. If it was shut off in gear, it won’t start. Next, make sure the car isn’t out of gas. See if the tires are stuck up against a curb or something. If so, turn the steering wheel firmly to the right or try to get out and physically move the car a bit and it should start. Do you have the clutch pedal down if it’s a standard? Lastly, if you have an anti-th
