What are the reasons why the Excelle has power and fuel but won't start?
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The reasons why the Excelle has power and fuel but won't start are: 1. Insufficient battery power: The remaining power is not enough to start the engine; 2. Aging of the distributor wires, incorrect cylinder wire sequence, damaged distributor, loose spark plug cap, or aging of the ignition coil or spark plugs; 3. Incorrect gear position: The P or N gear is the correct starting position for automatic transmission vehicles. If the gear is in R or another position, the car won't start. Taking the 2021 New Excelle Facelift 1.5L Automatic Base Model as an example: The manufacturer of this car is SAIC-GM Buick, classified as a compact car, with a naturally aspirated intake form, maximum horsepower of 113ps, and maximum torque of 141nm. The car's dimensions are 4609mm in length, 1798mm in width, and 1464mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2640mm. The body type is a 4-door, 5-seater sedan, and the transmission is a 6-speed automatic with manual shift mode.
My Excelle also had a situation where it wouldn't start despite having electricity and fuel. I spent an entire afternoon troubleshooting and finally found out it was a faulty ignition coil that prevented the spark plugs from firing. Besides this, fuel system issues could also be the culprit, such as clogged fuel injectors preventing fuel from entering the cylinders, or insufficient fuel pump pressure where the car shows fuel but it can't be pumped up. Another common reason is the anti-theft system locking the engine, which might be mistakenly activated when the key battery is dead or due to system errors. I recommend starting with simple checks, like replacing spark plugs or cleaning fuel injectors. If that doesn't work, head to a repair shop immediately for an ECU diagnostic scan. Regular maintenance can avoid these troubles, like inspecting ignition components every 10,000 kilometers.
