I just recently bought a 2002 TTQ. This morning I pulled it out of the garage and parked it out front while loading it up to go to the mountain. When I went to start it again the engine would crank but wouldn't turn over.

I just went out to try to start it again - nothing. I popped the hood and took a look at the engine compartment. After a minute I heard a faint "whirring" noise. The car is turned off, but a very soft whirring noise is coming from something in the engine compartment towards the very front of the car on the passenger side of the engine...very close to the alternator (maybe the alternator?). I couldn't pinpoint which component was making the noise...anybody have a guess?

Anything I should do before having it towed to the shop?

Thanks!

 

that whining could be just your turbo timer (i think thats what its called) when you start up your car and turn it off, that continuous to work for about a minute or so. im not sure but ill just throw what i think might be the cause. it could be a bad fuel filter, if it cranks but no start. bad sparkplugs, or no gas maybe?

 

Is it cranking at all?

 

Fuel filter was my initial thought, but it's more of a blind guess.
The car does turnover, but that's it - no fire in the engine.
I had it towed into the shop this morning. Not a fun way to begin ownership...

 

If your is not starting its either the battery, starter, or alternator. All VERY simple to replace and better yet, pull and have tested at ANY parts store FOR FREE...

 

Just heard from the shop and it's the fuel pump.