A frequent cause of ignition problems is faulty spark plugs, which does not function as they are supposed to. It may be necessary to remove one or more spark plugs and to clean them, before the problem will be resolved. Especially in cold and rainy conditions it is possible for condensation to form on the spark plug, which could then lead to ignition problems. Under most conditions, drying the spark plug should be sufficient, but it sometimes happens that the vehicle owner is left with no other choice but to obtain professional assistance. It is always better to put your vehicle in the garage when it’s raining and cold, because this could prevent unnecessary problems. There are also some problems which is specifically related to the ignition switch, although ignition switches is mostly high quality motor vehicle parts which could be expected to last for a long time, it is possible for corrosion to take place especially in cold moist atmospheres and this could lead to malfunctioning.
The problems associated with excessive engine temperatures
Many people simply do not pay sufficient attention to the coolant which is used in the engines of their motor vehicles. It is then possible that the level of that cooling fluid may drop, resulting in the engine overheating. This could result in severe engine damage and the cost of these types of repairs could be very high and sometimes a complete engine replacement may be the only alternative depending on the amount of damage which has been caused. This is why it is vital that motor vehicle owners, should check the cooling liquid levels in their radiators on a regular basis. The best practice will be, to check both oil and cooling liquid levels, first thing in the morning before the engine is started. Especially oil levels can be checked more accurately, because once the engine start the oil will be distributed all through the engine and therefore checking the oil levels at service stations, may not result in accurate oil level readings.
Make sure the problem is not battery related
Although a high quality vehicle battery may last for several years, it will eventually reach a point where the charging cycle become shorter and shorter and therefore the charge which is maintained in that battery may no longer be sufficient and not enough power is available to turn the engine. Therefore when starting problems is experienced, it is always a good idea to have the battery tested, in order to see whether it is still in an adequate condition to do its job. However the problem may also be with the wiring between the battery and the starter and also between the one of those parts and the ignition. It may be necessary to obtain professional assistance in order to locate the problem which is resulting in a situation where you are not able to start your motor vehicle engine. Mostly ignition problems is due to either a bad battery, faulty ignition, faulty wiring or a defective starter.
