1993 Dodge Shadow Cranks No Start

1993 DODGE SHADOW

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hello, I have a 93 dodge shadow ES 3.0 with 145,000 miles. I was driving home one day and my brakes suddenly failed. I managed to get it home but later when i tried to start it, it wouldnt start. It just cranks with no start.The car has a history of hesitation and "carbon buildup"(as im told), so I was thinking that the fuel pump may be to blame here, but i am not sure. I am confused by the brakes and i dont know if that can really be related to the fuel pump in any way. I was not having any problems previously with the brakes, but I have pretty much always had problems with hesitation. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Feb 8, 2007 at 4:30 AM

E40WATER12

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I am thinking you have a either a bad brake booster or a loose vacuum line off the booster, Also does youre car shut off when u push the brakes?. Might want to pop off the tires to inspect the brakes for wear, Also inspect the rear brake cyl's for fluid leaks, Also wouldn't hurt getting, Fuel presure test done on the pump.

Jun 11, 2007 at 10:12 PM

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Inspect the brake booster and its vacuum lines, check the brakes and rear wheel cylinders for wear or fluid leaks, and perform a fuel pressure test.

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A 1993 Dodge Shadow ES 3.0 with 145,000 miles suddenly lost brakes while driving, then later cranked but would not start. It has a history of hesitation and reported carbon buildup, and the owner suspects the fuel pump. The expert suggests a bad brake booster or a loose booster vacuum line, asks whether the engine stalls when the brakes are applied, and recommends inspecting the brakes and rear brake cylinders for leaks plus testing fuel pressure.

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