!$#% car wont start wtf

x5carl3tMurd3rx · May 5, 2009

so my car was running perfectly fine yesterday and I changed the oil today and now it won't start!

BlkCurrantKord · May 5, 2009

That really helps us narrow down how to help you.

C_S_L · May 5, 2009

My car died last week. It was my starter that was the cause.

x5carl3tMurd3rx · May 5, 2009

I dunno it acts normal it just doesnt turn over. no clicking like when the battery dies just won't start.

finch13 · May 5, 2009

Does it turn over?

5 spd? Clutch pedal may need to find the "sweet spot" to let the starter turn.

Ignition recall done? Ignition switches love to go out, try jiggling the key?

If no go for those, do what you should always do first.

Check for fuel and spark and go from there.

BlkCurrantKord · May 5, 2009

You're really going to have to do better.

CrosCntryAccord · May 5, 2009

any more info?

finch13 · May 5, 2009

Apparently his car doesn't run.... will it at least walk? :lawl:

Mmblvl5 · May 5, 2009

did you unplug your battery by any chance?

x5carl3tMurd3rx · May 5, 2009

its a 5 speed and its never had any problem with starting before and started right up yesterday morning when I drove it. I changed the oil in it yesterday but couldn't get the filter off (tried three different filter wrenches and the wrench off head on the K&N filter none of that would get it off, finally had to take a pipe wrench to the old filter to get it off dunno how it got so tight considering last time I changed it i hand tightened it and it wasn't insanely tight.) anyway dunno if it sitting with no oil for a couple extra hours would matter. the battery is brand new and it has half a tank of gas. recently on colder days it kinda stutters a little bit when I press the gas but is usually fine by the time I'm about a mile or so down the road.