What are the reasons why a car motor won't start?

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GeorgeMarie
07/29/25 12:00pm
Car motor won't start due to: severe wear of starter carbon brushes, malfunction of starter control mechanism, or damage to starter clutch. Reasons why a car won't start after being parked for long time are: 1. Car battery is dead; 2. Low temperature causes reduced viscosity and rotation speed of engine oil; 3. Ignition system malfunction; 4. Insufficient fuel level; 5. Excessive carbon deposits inside engine; 6. Damaged fuel pump preventing fuel supply from fuel tank for combustion. Solutions include: 1. Check if battery is dead; 2. Inspect fuel pump for damage; 3. Verify sufficient fuel level; 4. Examine engine sensors for faults; 5. Check ignition system for issues; 6. Use heating rod to warm up engine oil.
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