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We have name brand parts like: Denso, Akebono, Brembo, Bilstein, and many more OEM and aftermarket part manufacturers. Our warehouse also contains OEM and aftermarket parts for BMW, Mercedes Benz, Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Jaguar, GM, Ford, Volvo and more. To check part price and availability in one of their warehouses, just follow the steps in the search box above: My car cranks but could not startFor an engine to run, you need three things: Compression - All internal combustion engines requires compression to run. the most popular reason engines lose compression is the timing belt or timing chain fails. Fuel - All internal combustion engines require fuel to run. One of the most popular reason fuel systems stop working in today's fuel injected cars is the fuel pump stops working. Spark - Spark, it is what ignites the fuel in the combustion chamber. The spark must be at the right time, consult your cars owners manual to follow adjustment procedure. Some of the most popular reason for spark operation failure is ignition coil, ignition distributor, ignition module.
Without any one of these things the engine will not run. Here are some basic tests: Test all fuses in fuse panel. This is done with a Test light tool. The test light should light on both sides of the fuse, if not the fuse is burned and needs to be replaced. Testing fuel pressure. Test for proper fuel pressure with gauge on fuel rail, most Fuel Injected cars run between 35 and 65 psi. If no or little fuel pressure and there is power present the fuel pump, the pump needs replacing, it is the number one auto part replaced in today's FI vehicles. Checking Timing Belt Test for compression by removing any spark plug, insert a compression gauge. It should read between 110 and 145 if no compression is observed remove front engine cover to inspect timing belt. Crank engine to observe cam rotation, if cam doesn't rotate when cranked timing belt is bad (note: if timing belt drives a water pump/thermostat) it is best to replace at this time). Test for Injector Pulse. Remove injector connector to insert injector test light (node) or volt meter. Observe light flash or gauge pulse while cranking. If light/voltmeter doesn't responded a Ignition Distributor/Crank Angle Sensor (CAS) or a Ignition Module is most likely your problem. Test for ignition spark. Remove spark plug wire. Insert an extra spark plug into end of wire, attach spark plug to ground then crank engine. You should observe blue spark between spark plug gap. If no spark is observed, try ignition coil, ignition rotor, spark plug wires. Remember always to keep hands away from engine.
Reference: Haynes Repair Manual - Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Ford, Subaru, Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz, BMW.
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