What Causes a Car to Fail to Start?

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KennedyLynn
07/24/25 7:14pm
Here are the reasons why a car may fail to start: 1. Incorrect gear position: Some drivers of automatic transmission cars prefer to keep the gear in D (Drive) while driving and forget to shift to P (Park) when turning off the engine. When attempting to start the car again, it may not start properly because the car cannot start in Drive or Reverse gear. 2. Excessive carbon buildup in the throttle: The throttle usually has a very small space for gas to pass through—just a tiny gap. If this space is blocked by excessive carbon deposits, air cannot flow through, which naturally affects normal starting. 3. Running out of fuel can also prevent the car from starting: Some drivers forget to turn off the engine when parking, and only realize it after a long time. At this point, the car may also have trouble starting. During this period, the car's internal components remain in working condition, and the fuel may be completely depleted.
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