No crank no start issue?

2008 DODGE AVENGER
100,000 MILES • 2.7L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KEATON MERRITT
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I have replaced the starter, the battery, checked all fuses, and replaced the ignition switch and the car won’t start. When I turn the key, it makes no noise whatsoever besides the dash dings. The car has power because the dash lights up, windows work and radio turns on. What am I missing to get this thing running again?
Aug 5, 2023 at 2:40 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

If the starter isn't engaging, it could be a few things. However, my first thought is there is a problem with the totally integrated power module (TIPM). They are known to have issues with the connectors because there are so many connector pins in each connector. The
connector pins corrode or simply break, but that is something we can explore based on a test.

Here is what I need you to do. At the starter motor, there will be a yellow wire with a violet tracer. That is the trigger wire for the starter motor. It won't have power until the key is in the start position. I need you to check that for me.

I attached the wiring schematic below showing the starter circuit so that you have a reference.

Try this and let me know what you find.

Take care,

Joe

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Aug 5, 2023 at 1:44 PM
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