2004 Dodge Stratus Clueless....

2004 DODGE STRATUS
130,000 MILES • 2.7L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DESTINY31
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Everything comes on in my Car, lights, radio, Heat, All that. But when I go to start it, it wont make a sound or do ANYTHING!! Please help! Some one said it might be " A cold crank amp" in my Battery, But I Have no idea!
Dec 18, 2013 at 1:59 AM
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CARADIODOC
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"Cold cranking amps", (CCA) is how batteries are rated for electrical size. That is not related to this problem.

First try shifting to neutral and starting the engine, then back to park and try it. If that works, suspect the neutral safety switch or it wasn't fully in park. Next, measure the battery voltage. It should be 12.6 volts. If it's around 11 volts or less, it has a shorted cell and must be replaced.
Dec 18, 2013 at 2:33 AM
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