07-17-2023, 10:09 PM
Has anyone hooked up a code reader to see what the car is trying to tell you is wrong?
Possible it might be getting into Limp Mode to protect the engine, maybe due to overheating. Flashing engine light might be an indicator that the problem is that severe. But code reader will have the clues.
Ignition coil seems plausible, but a code reader would show misfires on one cylinder to confirm it.
I'd be very suspicious of the diagnosis that it needs a starter as the #1 failure unless they've read out the codes. Just banging on the starter might get it to start
Possible it might be getting into Limp Mode to protect the engine, maybe due to overheating. Flashing engine light might be an indicator that the problem is that severe. But code reader will have the clues.
Ignition coil seems plausible, but a code reader would show misfires on one cylinder to confirm it.
I'd be very suspicious of the diagnosis that it needs a starter as the #1 failure unless they've read out the codes. Just banging on the starter might get it to start