The car is not working, is the engine dead?

Question

The car is not working, is the engine dead?

My van can't be turn on with the key, the light is working, whenever i turn the can on,there is no sound at all, Engine dead or the wire problem?

Answer 1

try jump starting it from another car..if it starts.. the problem is the battery (or the alternator not charging the battery)  or the connections at the battery are dirty,,,

if it won't start with a jump,because the starter won't turn, the starter is bad... sometimes you can whack the starter with a hammer and it will work...

if the starter turns, then it's the electrical system or fuel system

Answer 2

if the engine turns over it,s not dead. check 2 things. check to see if your getting gas and check for spark at the plugs.

Answer 3

you could try new battery post terminals.

A lot of times the corrode or become misshapen and wont make good contact, which in turn causes the lights to come on and then when the key is turned nothing happens.

Answer 4

Engines don't just die. The only way you can lose an engine is if it gets too hot or you run it out of oil. I don't know the year of the car, but it could be a sensor on a newer one. If it's an older vehicle, I would say a starter problem, bad connection to the starter or solenoid/relay.

Answer 5

if its not making a clicking sound then you could be looking at a starter or the ignition coil, or even the wiring for the ignition system. if you're very unlucky then you could have seized your engine making it unable to turn over...

you could try the voltage regulator as well...

Answer 6

make sure its all the way in park.

Answer 7

1 put in new battery

if battery terminals are intact secured.

2. check starter switch( the solenoid)may be it is not making any contact as it may be shorted.

Answer 8

sounds like a wiring problem.  Connection to the starter may be broken, or come off.  Check  your battery as well.