My car will crank but not start?

2011 DODGE CHARGER
201,000 MILES • 3.6L • V6 • AUTOMATIC
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DESIRAEJXOXO
My car will crank but not start. I have replaced both fuel pumps. Engine oil pressure sensor. And put new spark plugs and coils. It wants to start but won't stay running.
Oct 27, 2024 at 4:33 PM
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It sounds like you may have low compression. How does the engine sound when cranking it over? Do you have a check engine light on? We need more information to help you, please go over this video to help us see what we are missing:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXLJbuAZ4CE&t=29s

Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so I can hear the engine crank over? That way I can tell for sure what's going on. You can upload it here with your response.



Oct 28, 2024 at 11:13 AM
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The engine sounds good when it turns over. It just won't stay running. And no check engine lights but I do have a lightning bolt on my dashboard. I will send a video of me cranking it shortly.
Oct 28, 2024 at 2:57 PM
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Oct 28, 2024 at 5:30 PM
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Oct 28, 2024 at 5:31 PM
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Yep, the engine sounds hurt, to confirm I would do a compression test, this guide can help to confirm it:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

Thanks for the videos, they helped.
Oct 29, 2024 at 11:00 AM
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