Quick answer
Car Won't Crank / No Sound When Starting: the most common causes are completely dead battery, faulty starter motor solenoid not engaging, blown main fuse or starter relay failure. Metre Per Second (KPHB, Hyderabad) diagnoses the exact fault and repairs it same-day — typical work runs ₹2,500 – ₹8,000, with free pickup and drop across Hyderabad, OEM-grade parts and a 1-year warranty. Call +91 8555824915.
What causes Car Won't Crank / No Sound When Starting?
These are the faults we most often find behind this symptom on cars driven in Hyderabad's heat and stop-go traffic:
- Completely dead battery – no power to starter solenoid
- Faulty starter motor solenoid not engaging
- Blown main fuse or starter relay failure
- Anti-theft immobilizer activated incorrectly
- Broken neutral safety switch (automatic cars) or clutch switch (manual)
Repairs & indicative pricing (INR)
| Repair | Indicative price |
|---|---|
| Starter motor diagnosis & replacement | ₹2,500 – ₹8,000 |
| Main relay / fuse testing | ₹500 – ₹2,000 |
| Neutral safety switch replacement | ₹1,500 – ₹4,000 |
| Battery jump-start & test | ₹500 – ₹3,500 |
| Immobilizer diagnosis & reset | ₹1,000 – ₹3,000 |
Final price depends on diagnosis. We share a written estimate before any work — no surprises. Free pickup & drop across Hyderabad, OEM-grade parts and a 1-year warranty.
Frequently asked questions
My car is completely silent when I turn the key — what's wrong?
Complete silence when turning the key usually means: 1) Dead battery (no power at all), 2) Blown main fuse, 3) Faulty starter relay, or 4) Immobilizer activated. Try turning on headlights — if they're bright, the battery is fine and it's likely the starter relay or neutral safety switch. If headlights are dim or off, it's the battery. Metre Per Second can diagnose all these faults same-day.
I hear a single click but car won't crank — what does this mean?
A single loud click when turning the key usually means the starter solenoid is engaging but the starter motor itself has failed — the solenoid makes contact but the motor doesn't spin. This is very common in older cars. Starter motor replacement at Metre Per Second costs ₹2,500–₹8,000 depending on the car model.
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Why Hyderabad drivers choose Metre Per Second
- Factory-grade diagnostics — we read the real fault, not just a generic code.
- Free pickup & drop across all of Hyderabad — KPHB, Kukatpally, Miyapur, Hitech City, Gachibowli, Banjara Hills, Secunderabad and more.
- 1-year unconditional warranty on parts and labour.
- Transparent, written estimates — typically 30–50% below authorised dealers.