2001 Cranks But Won't Start

Maxine Vannoy · Feb 3, 2020

I don't drive it much since I retired. Has 60,000 miles. Last time I drove it was Sept. No problems with it. Was going to drive it Saturday and battery was down. It charged up fully and when I tried to start it, it would turn over but not start. I checked all the fuses and the reset button for the fuel pump was not tripped. I can't hear the fuel pump when I turn the key. It was starting and running fine when I parked it. Any help will be greatly appreciated..

Todd Z · Feb 4, 2020

The problem with sitting electronics is they fail, Something could have been shorted when cranking low, the charger ECT. Checking the fuses with a tester and light, looking at them will not do. It could be a relay, coil, computer, mouse chewed a wire, something in the air box. A lot to look over when a vehicle sits..

Maxine Vannoy · Feb 4, 2020

Todd Z said:
The problem with sitting electronics is they fail, Something could have been shorted when cranking low, the charger ECT. Checking the fuses with a tester and light, looking at them will not do. It could be a relay, coil, computer, mouse chewed a wire, something in the air box. A lot to look over when a vehicle sits..

Maxine Vannoy · Feb 4, 2020

Thanks Todd. I can check a few things but the rest may be over my head. There might be a roll-back hauler in my future.

Evox · Feb 4, 2020

Maxine Vannoy said:
Thanks Todd. I can check a few things but the rest may be over my head. There might be a roll-back hauler in my future.

The only thing I might add is a weak battery can shorten the life of the alternator, which in turn manifests itself as a weak NEW battery. I went through a round of this which was most aggravating. The final solution for me was replacing the battery and alternator at the same time. ....no problem since.