{"id":17943,"date":"2022-01-07T16:56:11","date_gmt":"2022-01-07T08:56:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/?p=17943"},"modified":"2025-11-05T17:08:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T09:08:17","slug":"5-reasons-you-cant-start-your-car-engine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/info\/5-reasons-you-cant-start-your-car-engine","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons You Can&#8217;t Start Your Car Engine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>As you are about to head out in the morning, suddenly your car just won&#8217;t start<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Who else has experienced such a situation? Yes, the&nbsp;engine&nbsp;refusing to&nbsp;start can give you a headache and ruin your day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All vehicle owners surely want their cars to be always in excellent condition. However, having engine problems is not uncommon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several reasons may cause your car engine to fail to start. In this article, we share some of the reasons you can&#8217;t start your engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents =<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69e0c6a629f75\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999999;color:#999999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69e0c6a629f75\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/info\/5-reasons-you-cant-start-your-car-engine\/#Gear_lever_fixed_at_a_position_other_than_%E2%80%98N%E2%80%99_or_%E2%80%98P%E2%80%99\" title=\"Gear lever fixed at a position other than \u2018N\u2019 or \u2018P\u2019\">Gear lever fixed at a position other than \u2018N\u2019 or \u2018P\u2019<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/info\/5-reasons-you-cant-start-your-car-engine\/#Dead_car_battery\" title=\"Dead car battery \">Dead car battery <\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/info\/5-reasons-you-cant-start-your-car-engine\/#Spark_plug_damage\" title=\"Spark plug damage\">Spark plug damage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/info\/5-reasons-you-cant-start-your-car-engine\/#Damaged_alternator\" title=\"Damaged alternator\">Damaged alternator<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/info\/5-reasons-you-cant-start-your-car-engine\/#ECU_not_working_properly\" title=\"ECU not working properly\">ECU not working properly<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/info\/5-reasons-you-cant-start-your-car-engine\/#Regularly_monitor_your_car_engine\" title=\"Regularly monitor your car engine\">Regularly monitor your car engine<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gear_lever_fixed_at_a_position_other_than_%E2%80%98N%E2%80%99_or_%E2%80%98P%E2%80%99\"><\/span>Gear lever fixed at a position other than \u2018N\u2019 or \u2018P\u2019<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-attachment-id=\"13475\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/211201_a3-01-02\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-02.jpg?fit=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"211201_A3-01-02\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-02.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-02.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-02.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Gear lever position\" class=\"wp-image-13475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-02.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-02.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-02.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-02.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-02.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that your car won&#8217;t start if you rest the gear lever at D, R, 1, or 2? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, your car engine will only start if you fix the gear lever to &#8216;P&#8217; or &#8216;N&#8217;. It is to avoid any potential accident occurring when you start the car engine. This is also to prevent your car from \u2018jumping\u2019 or moving on its own once the engine is started. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore, ensure that your gear is fixed at the right position before turning on the car engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dead_car_battery\"><\/span>Dead car battery <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-attachment-id=\"13479\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/211201_a3-01-03\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-03.jpg?fit=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"211201_A3-01-03\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-03.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-03.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-03.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Dead car battery \" class=\"wp-image-13479\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-03.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-03.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-03.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-03.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-03.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A car battery is essential in supplying electrical power to the car engine. Typically, a car engine won&#8217;t start due to a depleted car battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For your information, a car battery will start to lose its power after 12 to 15 months of use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Several reasons deplete a car battery, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Not turning off the vehicle lights<\/li><li>The car has not been in use for a while<\/li><li>The battery has been used for a long time and needs to be replaced<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If the car battery has been in use for more than a year, you can unplug the car battery and have it charged at a nearby workshop. However, a recharged old battery will become weak again after a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should get an expert&#8217;s view on whether you can use the same battery or have it replaced with a new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spark_plug_damage\"><\/span>Spark plug damage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-attachment-id=\"13483\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/211201_a3-01-04\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-04.jpg?fit=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"211201_A3-01-04\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-04.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-04.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-04.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Spark plug\" class=\"wp-image-13483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-04.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-04.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-04.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-04.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-04.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A spark plug is&nbsp;a critical component of&nbsp;the internal combustion engine. The&nbsp;spark plug&nbsp;supplies the spark that ignites the air\/fuel mixture so that combustion can occur to start your car engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This component may also sometimes cause your engine to be unable to start. That is why you need to regularly inspect your spark plug to prevent more damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the signs that your spark plug is damaged are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Your car engine is unusually noisy<\/li><li>Uneven combustion<\/li><li>Unable to start the engine especially in the morning <\/li><li>The engine squeaks while the acceleration power decreases<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find your car showing such symptoms, please send your car to a workshop to replace your spark plug. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Damaged_alternator\"><\/span>Damaged alternator<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-attachment-id=\"13487\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/211201_a3-01-05\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-05.jpg?fit=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"211201_A3-01-05\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-05.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-05.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-05.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Alternator\" class=\"wp-image-13487\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-05.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-05.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-05.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-05.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-05.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Is your car battery depleting despite using a new one? This may indicate that your car&#8217;s alternator is damaged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternator plays a crucial role in the vehicle operating system where it supplies electrical charge to car components such as lights, wipers, and radio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The followings are the symptoms of a damaged alternator:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A warning symbol on the dashboard appears<\/li><li>The car headlight becomes dimmer<\/li><li>Smells of burning rubber<\/li><li>Dying car battery<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You are advised to bring your car to a workshop for inspection.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ECU_not_working_properly\"><\/span>ECU not working properly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-attachment-id=\"13490\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/bjak.my\/blog\/211201_a3-01-06\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-06.jpg?fit=1080%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1080,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"211201_A3-01-06\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-06.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-06.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-06.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Engine Control Unit (ECU)\" class=\"wp-image-13490\" title=\"Engine Control Unit (ECU)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-06.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-06.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-06.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-06.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/bjak.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/211201_A3-01-06.jpg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Engine Control Unit (ECU) is considered the computer of your car where most of the activities of the electrical components are controlled by a pre-installed software. The ECU helps control critical vehicle systems such as engine control, car control, airbags and automatic emergency brakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are signs of a damaged ECU:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Unable to start the car engine<\/li><li>Decreasing engine power<\/li><li>A warning symbol on the dashboard appears<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regularly_monitor_your_car_engine\"><\/span>Regularly monitor your car engine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The information above is some of the common reasons for failing to start your car engine. We hope it helps you address a similar problem that your car may experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, ensure that your car is serviced regularly according to a set period to ensure that your vehicle is always in good condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em><em><em>Bjak is one of Malaysia&#8217;s biggest insurance comparison websites, offering policies from over 10 brands. 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