Why Won't My Wuling Rongguang Start Despite Having Power?
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Here are the possible reasons why a Wuling Rongguang won't start despite having power: 1. Excessive carbon buildup: The failure to start is mainly caused by excessive carbon deposits in the idle speed motor, intake ports, intake valves, and combustion chamber. 2. Changes in channel cross-sectional area: Due to excessive carbon deposits and dirt in the intake ports, the air channel's cross-sectional area changes, resulting in either too rich or too lean a fuel mixture. This leads to abnormal combustion or engine shaking after starting, or even failure to start. Alternatively, issues with the fuel injector, such as leaks or excessive carbon buildup, can cause a too-lean fuel mixture during startup, making it difficult to start. 3. Faulty carbon canister: If the carbon canister or carbon canister solenoid valve malfunctions, it can also make starting difficult.
I used to drive a Wuling Rongguang and encountered several instances where it wouldn't start despite having power, which was quite frustrating. The most common issue was with the starter motor—either the small motor got stuck or there was poor electrical contact, resulting in just a clicking sound when turning the key but no response. Another problem was aging spark plugs. Once, after driving 80,000 kilometers, the spark plugs were severely carbon-fouled, preventing the current from reaching the ignition point and leaving the engine unable to start. Loose connections in the high-voltage wires could also be an issue, as they tend to degrade and break over time. Additionally, the fuel pump might fail, preventing fuel from reaching the engine. Even if the battery has power, unstable voltage or dirty terminals can cause problems. I recommend checking the starter motor first, and if that doesn’t help, take it to a professional repair shop instead of tinkering yourself to avoid damaging the wiring and making things worse. Regular maintenance can prevent these issues—after I switched cars, I made sure to inspect these components more frequently.
