2002 Dodge Intrepid No Start Intermittent
Suggested Repair
Check the main fuses and relays in the power center next to the battery, and inspect the battery cable connections, since striking the battery may temporarily restore a poor connection. Also consider the ignition switch, a common failure on these Chryslers.
Conversation Summary
A 2002 Dodge Intrepid 2.7L intermittently has no power or only a click when the key is turned, then may start after the battery is struck. The battery and terminals were recently replaced, voltage is good, and posts and terminals were cleaned and tightened. A descending whine was also heard after shutdown. One reply discussed tires and brakes, which does not match the symptom. The relevant advice is to avoid striking the battery, check power-center fuses and relays, and consider a faulty ignition switch.
