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A loose battery cable can cause no spark at the plugs, it can also cause your car not to start.
Some newer cars need a min. 10 volts to run. Dirty cables can cause the same problem too.
answerdefinetly yes a loose cable stops proper voltage getting to where it needs to be tighten cable and see if that fixes problem loose cable will also prevent proper recharging of battery
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Do bad spark plugs cause a battery to go down?
No, that will have no effect on the battery.
Why does the ignition start sometimes and not others?
there are many things that can cause this problem. bad spark plugs / wires bad alternator ignition problems loose or corroded battery conection incorrect timing
When 1994 ford ranger good battery but wont start?
Sounds like either loose or corroded battery terminal or bad fuseable like
Why would a diesel car struggle to start with new battery?
Possibly one or more bad glow plugs. try replacing your glow plugs.
What would cause a 1998 Mazda B3000 to not start after it has been sitting The engine will turn over fine but it will not fire?
Spark plugs not producing enough spark. Battery doesn't have enough charge. Old fuel.
Why will not a 1991 fifth avenue new yorker not keep running when starting it?
just from what ive heard it could be the battery cable loose or spark plugs may be bad.
What would cause your car to not start?
if the battery isn't dead, or the terminals loose or dirty, number one cause - ignition problem (spark plugs not getting electricity)
How to replace spark plugs on Grand Vitara 2000?
Disconnect the battery, remove the spark plug covers and cable, and remove the old spark plugs. Put in the new spark plugs, replace the covers and cable, and reconnect the battery.
Car won't turn over?
Engine seized? Dead battery? Loose or corroded battery cable? Bad starter? Bad starter solenoid? Bad neutral or clutch safety switch?
Do bad spark plugs cause a battery to go down?
No, that will have no effect on the battery.
How do i replace spark plugs on 1998 Isuzu Rodeo?
Disconnect the battery, remove the spark plug cable and covers, and remove the old spark plugs. Put in the new plugs, put back the covers and cables, and reconnect the battery.
Will a bad alternator cause new spark plugs to smoke?
Spark plugs don't smoke. A bad alternator would cause a dead battery.
What could cause intermittent hesitation in a car?
Intermittent hesitation in a car could be caused by many things. The fuel filter, the EFI, and spark plugs might be the cause. A loose wire can also cause this. Newer cars have many plugs and connectors that could have come loose.
How do you replace the spark plugs in a 2006 Saturn Ion?
Disconnect the car battery cable, remove the spark plug cables, remove the spark plug boots, and remove the old spark plugs. Next, put in the new spark plugs, replace the boots and cables and reconnect the battery cables.
How do you replace a spark plug in a Nissan 1991 Pathfinder?
Sparks plugs are replaced by disconnecting the battery, removing the spark plug cable and boot, and by removing the old spark plug. Next put in the new spark plug, attach the boot and cable and reconnect the battery.
Why does the ignition start sometimes and not others?
there are many things that can cause this problem. bad spark plugs / wires bad alternator ignition problems loose or corroded battery conection incorrect timing
Changing battery 07 rendevous dont want to loose radio?
Go to the parts store and get usually a 9 volt adapter that plugs into the cigarette lighter and keeps voltage to the radio while battery is replaced.
