What causes a hissing sound when starting the car and failure to ignite?
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If the car makes a noise when starting but fails to ignite, it could be due to issues with the starter motor, insufficient battery power, low voltage, or the gear not being in the P position when starting. Here are the specific details: Weak starter motor: When turning the key, a clicking sound is heard, but the engine fails to start. The clicking sound is either from the relay or the starter motor, indicating that the starter motor has responded but lacks the power to turn the flywheel, resulting in the failure to start. Low battery: The car may not start and produce a clicking sound if the battery is low on charge. This can happen if the headlights were left on when the car was parked or if too many external devices were connected. Insufficient voltage: Low voltage can also cause the car to fail to start and produce a clicking sound. This could be due to an old battery that has degraded over time, reducing its charge capacity, or if the car's audio system or air conditioning was used while the engine was off. Not in P gear: Another possible reason is that the gear is not in the P position when starting. Drivers of manual transmission cars are less likely to encounter this issue, as they typically shift to neutral, engage the handbrake, and turn off the engine in one smooth motion when parking.
