Car will not start?

Tiny
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  • 2013 DODGE CHARGER
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When I push the start button the car tries to start but won’t turn over all the way.
Saturday, September 7th, 2024 AT 6:05 AM

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Tiny
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It sounds like you need a new battery, so the engine cranks over and then stops? Do you hear a ratcheting sound? We need more information to help you. Please upload a video in your response of any problems so we can see.

Here is how to remove the battery so you can have it tested:

This guide can help out as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

Also, this video is for an engine that does not crank over:

https://youtu.be/6YRW8fyNudY?si=81kqTqh_MlfNyW02

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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Saturday, September 7th, 2024 AT 8:08 AM
Tiny
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When I got it towed they checked my battery and it was at a good level.
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Saturday, September 7th, 2024 AT 8:28 AM
Tiny
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Bummer, it sounds like the engine has no compression. Can you tell me what engine you have and how many miles are on it? To confirm the compression issue lets go over this guide:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/the-reasons-for-low-compression

Thank for the video, it helps. Please go over these guides and get back to us.
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Saturday, September 7th, 2024 AT 10:25 AM
Tiny
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It’s a V6 3.6L, miles 155,773.
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Saturday, September 7th, 2024 AT 10:32 AM
Tiny
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So, this engine has a timing chain which doesn't break very often. Any check engine light on or overheating while the engine was still running?
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Saturday, September 7th, 2024 AT 10:51 AM
Tiny
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The check engine light is on but it hasn’t overheated.
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Saturday, September 7th, 2024 AT 2:50 PM
Tiny
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Okay, let's run the codes and check the compression, this guide will help you get the codes:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please go over this guide and get back to us.

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Sunday, September 8th, 2024 AT 11:11 AM
Tiny
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I’ve posted a picture of the codes.
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Monday, September 9th, 2024 AT 11:13 AM
Tiny
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Okay, these cods are telling us the engine has over heated and that the thermostat needs to be replaced but this will not keep the engine from starting cold. I would head out to the auto parts store and rent a compression gauge for cheap or free and do the test.
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Monday, September 9th, 2024 AT 12:30 PM

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