What Are the Reasons for the Car Dashboard Not Lighting Up and the Engine Not Starting?

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OAdalynn
07/30/25 5:08am
Car dashboard not lighting up and the engine not starting may be due to reasons such as a dead battery, insufficient fuel pressure, or a faulty starter motor. Dead Battery: The battery may be dead or short-circuited, possibly due to a faulty battery itself or because of electrical devices in the car that were not turned off, leading to the battery being drained. Insufficient Fuel Pressure: This could be caused by insufficient fuel pressure, incorrect throttle position sensor signals, poor fuel pump performance, or faulty spark plugs. Faulty Starter Motor: Apart from improper operation by the driver, it could also be due to a faulty starter motor, issues with the fuel pump supply or fuel injectors, or sensor malfunctions.
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