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1997 Chrysler Town and Country engine don't want to star
JGUILBE
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1997 CHRYSLER TOWN AND COUNTRY
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC
126,848 MILES
Engine is not starting, is backfiring, and you can smell gas.
Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 AT 7:25 AM
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JDL
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Sounds like a timing issue, can you check for codes?
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Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 AT 9:05 AM
JGUILBE
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I don't think so.I know a little but I don't think that I have enought knowledge
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Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 AT 9:25 AM
JDL
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You may need an obd11 code reader to check for codes. I'd use a scanner to look at engine data, key-on and cranking.
The timing might have jumped? I can' tell?
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Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 AT 12:54 PM
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Thanks for your suggestions.I will give it a shot.
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Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 AT 5:40 AM
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