Car has power but doesn’t crank

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mcus

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So for me I was driving to work where out of nowhere my car just dies mid drive. Once I pulled over to the side I tried to have it start again but it would just crank and nothing would happen no matter what. The battery is good. I checked all the fuses and relays and they are all good. I got a new starter and alternator but I still cannot get the car to crank. All the dash lights and headlights turn on it’s just that the engine does not want to crank. I’ve been at it trying to fix it for a good 2 weeks now and I cannot figure it out so hopefully anyone here can help guide me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
 

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First. Clarify your crank comment?
Car died, and motor cranks, but won’t start.
Crank means turn over. But not “run”.
Your first comment says it cranks fine.
But you got new starter? But it did crank?
And now it won’t crank?
Check your fuel pump fuse.
Check fuel pressure.
 

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First. Clarify your crank comment?
Car died, and motor cranks, but won’t start.
Crank means turn over. But not “run”.
Your first comment says it cranks fine.
But you got new starter? But it did crank?
And now it won’t crank?
Check your fuel pump fuse.
Check fuel pressure.
Like I said. I was driving, car died mid drive. I pulled over. Tried to start it again. Just cranked and nothing engine wouldn’t start, left the car overnight bc I was heading to work at the time. Came back to it after my shift and it wouldn’t crank at that point. My dash lights and everything turned on fine. I went to get the battery charged up still no crank. Got a new starter, still no crank, got a new alternator, still no crank. I did check all the fuses related to starter and they were all fine but car just does not want to crank. I as well checked fuel pressure and pump and it’s all fine as it should be.
 

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So for me I was driving to work where out of nowhere my car just dies mid drive. Once I pulled over to the side I tried to have it start again but it would just crank and nothing would happen no matter what. The battery is good. I checked all the fuses and relays and they are all good. I got a new starter and alternator but I still cannot get the car to crank. All the dash lights and headlights turn on it’s just that the engine does not want to crank. I’ve been at it trying to fix it for a good 2 weeks now and I cannot figure it out so hopefully anyone here can help guide me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated.
Hello there,

What year is your Equinox exactly? This could be multiple issues depending on the year. For example: 2005s and 2006s had severe issues with the Body control module suddenly failing, and therefore, would cause a security issue and not allow the vehicle to start. 2007s and 2008s had issues with the ECMs and throttle body's failing over time. If there is a way for you to get the error codes also, that can also help tell you the issue. I hope this helps.

Starflare5.
 

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Im having the same problem... My car too died mid drive and wont start up cranks but won't turn over just replaced the fuel pump, starter and alternator and all fuses and relays are fine I have oil and fuel pressure its a 2006 Equinox and its not reading any codes please help me
 

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I’m selfish. I wish folks who post in oct would return by Dec and update folks. My car won’t start. Been sitting 2 months. Nope. I won’t reply with any new details. How rude.
 

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