But all it does when I turn over is nothing

Tiny
LEWISYEAGER512
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  • 2008 DODGE NEON
  • 2.0L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 175,000 MILES
I have power to engine but all it does when I turn over is nothing. I put new battery in it and new belts. It was running at beginning of the year but then parked and it has been so sitting. Trying to fix this car.
Sunday, October 20th, 2019 AT 11:39 PM

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Tiny
KASEKENNY
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Hi,

We need to check voltage at the starter when cranking. Not only do you need voltage but you need sufficient voltage. When you say nothing happens, does that mean it just doesn't turn over or the lights don't come on in the dash or anything? If no lights or anything then we could have an ignition switch issue. This sounds like the starter is having problems or the battery needs to be load tested these guides can help us fix it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

and

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

Please run down these guides and report back. Maybe sending a video of what it does when trying to start it will get us on the same page. Thanks
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Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019 AT 3:48 PM
Tiny
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Hello,

It sounds like the starter motor has gone out. To be sure here is a guide to help you test the system and fix the problem. I have also included the starter wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.
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Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019 AT 3:59 PM
Tiny
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Kasekenny yes, the car powers on all accessories turn on, lights turn, on blinkers work, fuel pump kicks on. But, when I turn the car fully over there's nothing not even a click and all the power stays on.
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Saturday, October 26th, 2019 AT 2:45 AM
Tiny
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Is the security light flashing? Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can see what's going on? That would be great. You can upload it here with your response. Do you get power to the trigger side of the starter please check out the guide above.
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Saturday, October 26th, 2019 AT 12:20 PM
Tiny
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Thanks y'all. It was a 7.5 fuse under dash had a wire going to my ignition.
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Saturday, October 26th, 2019 AT 9:54 PM
Tiny
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Sounds great. Thanks for the update. I am sure that information will help others that visit the site. Thanks again.
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Sunday, October 27th, 2019 AT 5:39 PM

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