1997 Dodge Intrepid carlos

Tiny
SMITHC
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  • 1997 DODGE INTREPID
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 118,000 MILES
I was looking at a dodge intrepid this guy have and he told me that the car wouldnt start but nothing was wrong with it, the motor will turn over but that was it?
Friday, December 12th, 2008 AT 4:58 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Do below to determine if its fuel or spark issue

Get a starting fluid or ether and spray into the carb or the throttle body on an EFI. Did it start and die? If not disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it

If both fuel and spark is present-check the valve and ignition timing, this will lead you to problems with compression and valves opening and closing at the wrong time/broken or jumped timing belt/chain
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Friday, December 12th, 2008 AT 6:22 PM

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