What causes a Buick engine to not start?
What causes a Buick engine to not start?
Check the intake manifold for vacuum leaks, given that the ignition and fuel system were both good. Look for any rubber hoses that are either disconnected or broken. A vacuum leak will cause a no start if the leak is large enough. Don Bowman has been writing for various websites and several online magazines since 2008.
Where is the spark plug on a Buick?
If there is no spark, check the ignition control module located under the coil packs on the passenger side front of the engine. Probe the electrical plug with 14 wires in the ignition control module.
Where is the code scanner on a Buick?
Plug the code scanner cable plug into the OBD (on board diagnostics) port under the dash on the left side of the steering column. Turn the ignition key to the run (on) position, but do not try to start the car. Press the “Read” key on the scanner.
Where is the fuel pump relay on a Buick?
Look in the fuse relay box on the driver’s fenderwell and find the fuel pump relay. If you flip the fuse box cover over, a description of the location of all fuses and relays is illustrated. Pull the relay out of the box. The Buick has several identical relays,so look at the numbers on top of the relays and especially the way they are facing.
Check the intake manifold for vacuum leaks, given that the ignition and fuel system were both good. Look for any rubber hoses that are either disconnected or broken. A vacuum leak will cause a no start if the leak is large enough. Don Bowman has been writing for various websites and several online magazines since 2008.
If there is no spark, check the ignition control module located under the coil packs on the passenger side front of the engine. Probe the electrical plug with 14 wires in the ignition control module.
Plug the code scanner cable plug into the OBD (on board diagnostics) port under the dash on the left side of the steering column. Turn the ignition key to the run (on) position, but do not try to start the car. Press the “Read” key on the scanner.
Look in the fuse relay box on the driver’s fenderwell and find the fuel pump relay. If you flip the fuse box cover over, a description of the location of all fuses and relays is illustrated. Pull the relay out of the box. The Buick has several identical relays,so look at the numbers on top of the relays and especially the way they are facing.
