2001 Dodge Stratus starting

AUDRESHA

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2001 DODGE STRATUS

2001 Dodge Stratus 4 cyl Automatic 134000 miles

I bought this car about 4 months ago and now it will not start. Sometimes it would start on the first try and other you will have to hold the key down to start. Now it will not turn over but it does has a noise. Can you tell me what it is. The timing belt has already been checked and doesn't need to be replace. Have any ideas?

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RASMATAZ

MECHANIC
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Pick your symptoms below check it and get back with some testing results

**Cranks but no start condition:

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if so, 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, coil's resistances, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.

**No crank at all/nothing/nada when key is engage to starting position

Could be a blown fusible link, the starter, starter relay, clutch switch/park and neutral switch/transmission position switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good. Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.