My engine will not start up?

While driving the engine (3.5) shutdown. We opened the hood and a smelly smoke was pouring from the alternator area. We replaced the alternator but the engine will turn over slowly and won’t start after replacing the battery too. The fuel pump has no power.

When you turn the car over it sputters to start, which it does eventually taking about 3 to 5 seconds. You do not need to give it gas, it will start. If you do give it gas it will rev strangely louder than usual. Started purging vehicle first still sputters but not as long. What is it? After the first start for the day car will start no problem for a few times then it starts sputtering again. Is it the fuel filter? It's almost like it isn't getting enough gas when you first start it?

This car sometimes will not start. I have purchased a new battery. And have notice that the bolt light stays on along with engine light

Hi my avenger turns over strong but the is no power to the coils and getting no fuel to the cylinders a quick check gives me errors p0685 and p0688 both refer to the asd how do I diagnose this issue am I looking for a bad fuse or relay?

Drove car to town came home went out next day and car would not start. I was told try the crank sensor so I replaces it and still will not start.

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2000 Dodge Avenger 6 cyl Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 70,000 miles

At first, the car would cut out momentarily while driving, but not actually die. Then it stalled a couple of times, but would restart easily. Now when it finally died, it will not start at all. Put in new battery, nothing. 3 people looked at it and said it is not firing at all. Any ideas?

I also have the same 2000 dodge avenger I took it in for the same problem and they told me it was the fuel pump and fuel injectors but once I fixed them the car still acted up the same way but the job cost $500 maybe it will work for you I doubt it though try taking it to a certified michanic for a complete diagnostic im doing that tomorrow ill let you know what they say

This is my son's car. It has trouble starting, mostly at night. We're in Lexington, KY and it's been in the 40's. We've tried: taking the gas cap off, moving the fuel line around, turning the key til the dash lights come on, pumping the accelerator, etc. I don't smell gas after repeated attempts to start. We just had the negative battery cable end replaced, it wouldn't tighten all the way. I'm thinking fuel pump or filter. What can we do to rule out other causes. We got an estimate recently, they thought it wasn't getting enough of a spark. Since I don't smell gas after repeated starting attempts with pumping the accelerator, I'm thinking a fuel problem. Thanks in advance for your help, Rick

Replaced fuel filter, ended up being a crankshaft sensor. Same thing happened to my 1999 Ram 1500. Thanks for posting a reply.

I drove my 1998 Dodge Avenger ES from my house to a friends house about 10 miles away and it ran normal, then the next morning I went out to leave and my car wouldnt start and its not getting fire from any of the plug wires so I need an opinion on whats wrong with my car!