2000 Chrysler Cirrus Fuel System?

Description is confusing.

"For some reason my car takes about 3 (10-second) turns of the key to start and even then when it starts. The car vibrates and shakes (in the engine area) to turn on."

"Again, the only problem with my car is when I need to start it. Once I start it, it handles like a dream. No problems, "

If you hear one loud clunk from the starter when you turn the ignition switch to "crank" but the starter does not spin, suspect worn solenoid contacts. They can be replaced for 20 bucks, but most people just replace the entire starter motor. This problem always starts out being intermittent and gets progressively worse over a few months.

There is a cheap fix for the fuel gauge problem. It involves removing the sending unit, popping off the float arm, and bending the sliding electrical contact to make better contact with the rheostat. This is much more common on the minivans, but cars use the same design.

You will never solve a running problem on a Chrysler product by replacing the fuel filter. A blown fuse for the pump will result in a no-start condition, never a running problem.

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