RX7xFD3S

Engine cranks.

Won't start.

Happened right after I was going around 60 on the freeway. Didn't think it was a big deal but started off wrong and the engine turns off. Tried to start it, cranks but won't start.

New clutch from a month ago. New starter as well.

Any help?

Could be flooded but I don't think so because I was getting the same problem before I got the clutch and starter changed.

Lancerman360

So the clutch and starter prevents flooding??

I would bet its flooded. My car has the same problem. I just tried to start it and it turns over..but will not crank. There is also a very strong smell of gas outside the car.

I am aslo out of cigs and my roomate is at work. Guess I will walk to the store.

J-Rat

iTrader: (2)

Car is flooded possibly due to many reasons. Have you tried unflooding?

Also, for OP.. When cranking does it sound different then it used too?

RX7xFD3S

Well when I start the car, not sure if I can consider it cranking but it sounds like a vacuum. Sounds like metal is grinding against metal but nothing starts. I can't explain the sound too well though.

J-Rat

iTrader: (2)

Is the starter turning the motor?

RX7xFD3S

I think so. I didn't necessarily look under the hood so I'm not really sure about that. But I hear like a click whenever I turn the ignition.

Then the "vooooooooommmm" sound that sounds like 2 circular metals grinding against each other.

RX7xFD3S

I was looking around the forum and saw a few reasons:


1. Flooded. I'll do flood procedure tomorrow.
2. Starter. Bad starter.
3. Fuses. Electronic problems.