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1. How to Start a Car
Edited by Nicole Willson and 38 others
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Millions of people drive cars every day. The first thing that they have to do to
drive, is to get the car started. This covers how to start most types of road-based
vehicles.
EditSteps
1. 1
The first thing you will need is a vehicle. Assuming you have one, the next
step is to get in the vehicle, in the driver's seat. Then wear your seat belt.

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For most vehicles, you will need to take the key that came with the vehicle,
or a copy, and insert it into the ignition. This is often near the steering wheel
and is a round piece of metal with writing with a keyhole in it. Insert the key all
the way into the ignition after you find it.

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After inserting the key, you will take the hand you inserted it with, and
using your fingers, twist the key. Make sure you don't pull the key out doing
so. If it does not turn one way, then try the other direction. If that doesn't work, try
pressing firmly on the brake pedal, then turning the key. This is a safety feature
that is included with some newer vehicles. Hopefully, the car will now vibrate a
little to assure you that it's on. If you have a car that has a push button start, read
directions about how to start it safely.

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If the vehicle has a steering lock engaged you will often have to jiggle the
steering wheel a little to allow the keys to turn.

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Before you turn the key, you will want to know what to do with your feet.
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If the car has a manual transmission the car will have a clutch pedal. It is
important to make sure the transmission gear shift is in neutral before attempting
to start the car.

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If the vehicle is in gear, starting the engine will result in unwanted vehicle
movement. Some (not all) standard shift cars are equipped with a clutch safety
switch which interrupts the electricity to the starter unless the clutch is fully
depressed. With the clutch depressed the engine is mechanically disconnected
from the transmission so the car cannot move. Once the engine is running, DO
NOT release the clutch until you have verified the transmission is in neutral.
Releasing the clutch with the transmission in gear will result in sudden vehicle
movement.

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If the car has an automatic transmission the car won't have a clutch pedal
but it will be equipped with a neutral safety switch. The neutral safety switch
prevents the starter from engaging unless the shift selector is in the "P" or "N"
positions. Like the clutch safety switch mentioned above, the neutral safety
prevents unintended vehicle movement.

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To pump or not to pump, that is the question. Whether it's nobler to leave the
gas pedal alone or pump like crazy. To answer the question of what to do with
the gas pedal two pieces of information are required. First you need to know if
the vehicle is fuel injected or has a carburetor. If you don't know and the car was
made before 1990, assume the car has a carburetor. (nearly all cars after 1990
are fuel injected). Fuel injected cars don't require gas pedal action.

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If the car has a carburetor, use of the gas pedal will change depending
whether the engine is hot or cold. A hot engine refers to one that has been
recently running. Sitting in the sun on a warm summer day won't do it. The
engine on that car is still considered cold. A warm engine usually requires no gas
pedal use. If pumping the gas on a warm carburetor engine is required, then
something is wrong and the engine needs service. If the engine is cold, more fuel
will be required to get the car started. In this case pump the gas pedal about 1-2
times, try to start it and if it fails give it a few more pumps. This will cause the
carburetor's choke to close and a small amount of fuel to be squirted into the
engine. Each time you depress the gas pedal on a car equipped with a
carburetor, more liquid gas will be squirted into the engine. Too much and you
may "flood" the engine with fuel. Liquid fuel does not easily burn and flooding
may prevent the engine from starting. (See the tip on starting a flooded engine)

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You should feel several 'steps' in the resistance to the turning of the key,
you will want to continue turning it until you can hear the engine turn over.
Most commonly this is at the end of the path that the key will travel in it's turn.
After the vehicle has started, let go of the key.
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EditTips
If you have a remote with your keys, you might have a way to turn your car on
with a simple click of a button.
Know your vehicle first. It saves time and energy to know exactly where to put
the key.
Make sure you have the right key. Many modern cars have anti-theft systems
that prevent the car from starting if the wrong key is used. If your key has a "chip"
near the base or a transponder built into the head; then even a copy of the key
won't work. It may unlock the ignition lock, but turning it will not start the car.
To keep the vehicle from rolling, on standard shift cars, set the parking brake
before depressing the clutch.
For a diesel vehicle, you will want to warm up the glow plugs (GM, Ford) or grid
heater (Dodge) first. Refer to the Related articles for more information.
For a vehicle with a push-button ignition, you will want to push the ignition button,
after doing any steps that you need to do beforehand.
Flooded engine. If the engine has been flooded with liquid fuel depress the gas
pedal fully to the floor and crank the engine over. A fully depressed pedal will
allow extra air into the engine to dry out the extra fuel. You may have to crank the
engine longer than normal to get it to start. When it starts, release the gas.
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12. EditWarnings
If the car won't start, don't just keep cranking the engine. Do not crank the engine
longer than 60 seconds in any five minute period. The starter needs to cool
between uses. Fail to follow this rule and you burn up the starter and it will need
to be replaced. Besides, if the engine won't start in 60 seconds, there is
something wrong that requires professional help.
If you keep the key turned as far as it will go after the engine is running, you will
hear a very ugly sound. The gears in the starter motor and the gears in the
engine will be grinding together. This is of course very unprofessional and also
bad for the car.
SAFETY FIRST!: Ensure that the vehicle is not in gear before turning the ignition
key. If it is in gear, the vehicle will lurch forward (or backward if it is in reverse)
when the engine 'turns over'. This could damage anything, or ANYBODY!
standing in front of (or behind) the vehicle. If you don't know how to ensure the
particular vehicle is not in gear, you should not be attempting to start it!!!
NEVER attempt to start a vehicle if you are not competent to do so! Try to do it
under instruction from somebody who is competent!
REMEMBER: Cars and other vehicles are not toys or play things. In the hands of
a person who has not been taught to drive, or who is otherwise not fit to drive,
they are likely to cause serious injury or death.
EditThings You'll Need
A Car in a working condition
Keys (if available)