Why Won't My EFI Car Start?

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StDavid
07/30/25 9:45am
The reasons why an EFI car won't start: 1. The starter itself is damaged. Starters generally have a service life of about 100,000 kilometers. After prolonged use, the carbon brushes are prone to wear, which can also prevent the starter from functioning; 2. Insufficient battery voltage, making it unable to start the engine; 3. A damaged fuel pump leads to failure in supplying fuel; 4. The gear is in 'D' (Drive) position, preventing ignition start. This is the car's self-protection mechanism to prevent the vehicle from lurching forward after ignition. An EFI car refers to a vehicle equipped with an electronic control fuel injection system. Fuel injection involves using an injector to spray gasoline in a mist form into the intake manifold, intake port, or cylinder under low pressure, where it then mixes with air to form a combustible mixture.
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