Car problems tend to occur when you
least expect them. A few of the most common reasons your car won’t
start and what you can do about it are listed below. When
you’re having car trouble in Elkhart Lake, WI, contact
Wolf
Motorsport
s
to solve the problem.
Dead Battery
The first thing to check when your
car won’t start is the battery. The car’s electrical components, such
as the lights and radio, are powered by the battery. Batteries die
due to poor wiring, keeping a light on overnight, or using an
outdated battery. To get your vehicle started, try jump-starting it.
If that does the trick, have your battery checked by a professional
to see if it needs to be changed as soon as possible.
Ignition Problems
Maybe the issue starts when you try
to turn the key. If you aren’t able to fully turn the key, the
ignition could be locked. This can happen when parking on a slope or
when your wheels make contact with a curb. To release the ignition
lock, turn the steering wheel back and forth.
You may have a malfunctioning
ignition switch if you can physically turn the key but the car does
not start. See if you can turn on your headlights or dash lights to
make sure it’s not a dead battery.
Empty Gas Tank
If
your car trouble happens near a gas station, an empty gas tank is one
of the easiest problems to solve. Check if your fuel gauge is empty.
Allowing your tank to get this low, on the other hand, is not
recommended. If you run out of gas on a regular basis, the gasoline
filter in the pump will clog, leaving you stranded and perhaps
creating serious engine problems later.
Auto Repair in
Elkhart Lake
When you’re having trouble
getting your car to start in Elkhart Lake, contact
Wolf
Motorsports
.
Our family-owned auto shop has been providing professional auto
repair, auto maintenance, and auto performance services in Elkhart
Lake, Wisconsin for more than 40 years. Give us a call at
(920)
289-3499
to learn more about our shop or to request an estimate for auto
repair in Elkhart Lake or the surrounding Wisconsin areas.