Engine shut off while driving

Tiny
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  • 2005 DODGE STRATUS
  • 2.7L
  • V6
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  • 129,000 MILES
I only get the transmission indicator lights and trip odometer on the dash. Blower works but not the radio. Engine will not turn over. No starter clicks or noise or fuel pump sounds. No indicator lights came on at or before the engine shut off. Any ideas?
Friday, July 5th, 2019 AT 5:29 PM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

The first thing I would do is to check the battery to be sure it has enough power.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Check it for 12.6 volts. Beyond that, the charging system needs to be checked as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Let us start there.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls

Roy

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Friday, July 5th, 2019 AT 5:49 PM
Tiny
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I have 12.7 on the battery after sitting all day.
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Saturday, July 6th, 2019 AT 5:25 AM
Tiny
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Okay, good. What about with the engine running? What is the voltage?

Roy
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Saturday, July 6th, 2019 AT 5:26 AM
Tiny
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Engine will not run can’t get it to turn over.
Starter will not even click like there’s a low battery.
When you turn the key nothing happens.
I see the odometer reading and the indicator for the gears lights up and nothing else. The blower and windows work but no radio.
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Saturday, July 6th, 2019 AT 6:16 AM
Tiny
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I attached a wiring diagram for you to view. Check the fuse listed for power on both sides. This fuse feeds the ignition switch which ties all the issues into this.

Roy
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Saturday, July 6th, 2019 AT 6:23 AM
Tiny
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Thank you so much! I will try! Would this have caused the vehicle to suddenly shut off going down the road? We have taken great care of this car my seventeen old daughter drives this car. How do you check a timing belt?
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Saturday, July 6th, 2019 AT 6:37 AM
Tiny
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You are welcome.

You would have to remove the front cover to inspect the belt.

The mileage for a timing belt varies. In your case, you have a timing chain. They last 150,000 that is the recommended time to replace it.

Roy
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Saturday, July 6th, 2019 AT 6:40 AM
Tiny
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Thank you for the wiring diagram, I found out the fuse for ignition (#8 20amp) blown, replaced fuse and ran fine.
What would make this fuse to blow?
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Sunday, July 7th, 2019 AT 7:14 AM
Tiny
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That's a good question. There are about 6 things the fuse controls plus all the wiring.

See if it blows again. If it does, then diagnostics will have to be done on the wiring and the components to find the reason.

Roy
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Sunday, July 7th, 2019 AT 10:01 AM
Tiny
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Thank you.
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Sunday, July 7th, 2019 AT 10:22 AM
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
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Sunday, July 7th, 2019 AT 10:34 AM

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