Which of the following is the most likely cause of a car NOT getting started?

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RRB ALP Mechanic Motor Vehicle 23 Jan 2019 Official Paper (Shift 3)
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  1. Dead battery
  2. Faulty fuse
  3. Defective starter
  4. Faulty ignition switch

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Option 1 : Dead battery
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Explanation:

Not starting a car engine can be due to:

  • Low fuel in the tank
  • Choked fuel hose
  • Clogged fuel filter
  • Air lock in the fuel system
  • Air in the fuel injection pump
  • Clogged exhaust ports
  • Raptured cylinder head gasket
  • Worn piston rings
  • Broken valve timing belt/chain
  • Poor valve seating
  • Valve seat pitted
  • The main fuse is blown off
  • Defective starting relay
  • Main ignition switch open circuited
  • Defective brushes in the starter
  • Open the in-field or armature circuit of the starter
  • Loose battery terminal connection
  • Run down or dead battery
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