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4 Ways to Overcome a Car That Won't Start

09 April 2025
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Which car driver wouldn't panic when their vehicle won't start or is more commonly known as breaking down? To avoid making the wrong move, here are some ways to handle a car that won't start that you can apply.

1. Check the Condition of the Carburetor 

Realizing that the car engine won't start, the first thing you can do is check the condition of the carburetor. This is because the carburetor plays a role in regulating the circulation of air and fuel within the vehicle's engine intake system. 

In terms of its function, it can be said that this component is just as important as other components. When the carburetor is dirty, it certainly hinders the process of starting the vehicle's engine.

Therefore, you need to clean the dirt and stains that have accumulated so that it functions optimally as before. If you do not understand how to clean it properly, take it to the nearest workshop for proper handling. 

2. Check the Battery Condition 

The next way to handle a car that won't start is to check the condition of the vehicle's battery. Car batteries are an important component of the vehicle's electrical system. In other words, the vehicle cannot start when the battery is damaged. 

To ensure that the main cause of the car breaking down is the battery, please check the water level and its voltage.

If the battery is weak and has suffered significant damage, you will need to replace it with a new one. However, it is important to remember that the cause of the car breaking down is not only due to the battery, so you should check various other components to ensure the engine can operate again as before. 

Read also: Easy Tips to Repair a Damaged Wet Battery

3. Check the Starter Motor   

What if the cause of the car breaking down is not from the battery and the engine's carburetor? Please check the starter motor first. 

Although this important component rarely experiences damage unless due to age or improper use, it doesn't hurt to perform a check on the car's starter motor.

If the starter motor is the cause, you will need to repair it immediately so that the vehicle's engine can start again. 

Of course, this way of handling a car that won't start should not be done carelessly, so take the vehicle to the nearest workshop as the best solution. 

4. Check the Condition of the Fuel Pump

Did you know that damage to the fuel pump can be another reason why the vehicle won't start, even after pressing the starting button? You can check for damage from the check engine indicator displayed on the Multi Information Display on the dashboard

Damage to the fuel pump can occur when this component is very dirty due to the accumulation of dirt and stains. However, it doesn't hurt to perform a more detailed inspection by taking it to the nearest workshop as a way to handle a car that won't start. 

This is done to find the main cause of why the car cannot be started. 

Those are some tips for handling a car breakdown that you can apply. Unfortunately, not everyone understands automotive issues, so problems like a car breaking down can easily make you panic. 

Read also :  Recognize the Signs of a Damaged Fuel Pump

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