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Engine not cranking over?

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BMRFIXIT
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Some testing and checking needed
before determining the reason
check for fuel pressure and if no fuel suspect bad fuel pump
check for spark and timing belt
always check fuses 1st
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Thursday, August 20th, 2020 AT 8:26 AM (Merged)
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ERIK1199
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Hi I started my car this morning and the whole car began to shake, I also looked at the engine and it too was shaking violently. I could be wrong but it also sounded like it turn over all the way. This has never happened before. Recently I had two of the engine mounts replaced.
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Thursday, August 20th, 2020 AT 8:26 AM (Merged)
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How long since a tune-up? Can you check for applicable trouble codes?
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Thursday, August 20th, 2020 AT 8:26 AM (Merged)
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Not sure what you mean by "turn over all the way", but shaking is due to a misfire. That could be as simple as bad spark plugs and wires, or a bad ignition coil, depending on which engine you have.
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Thursday, August 20th, 2020 AT 8:26 AM (Merged)
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To check for codes, at the least, you need an obd2 code reader. Your local autostore should have them.
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Car runs and shuts off by itself! Wont crank until about 15 or 20 minutes later
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Thursday, August 20th, 2020 AT 8:26 AM (Merged)
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You're describing two different problems, is that right?

A common cause of the engine to stop running while driving is an intermittently defective camsahft position sensor. All electronic modules and computers are heat-sensitive. They can start to work again when they cool down.

When it doesn't crank, do you hear the starter relay click or do you hear one loud clunk? One loud clunk is typically worn contacts in the starter solenoid. The contacts can be replaced, but most people just replace the entire starter.

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Thursday, August 20th, 2020 AT 8:26 AM (Merged)
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Engine Mechanical problem
2000 Dodge Stratus

engine wont turn over
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Thursday, August 20th, 2020 AT 8:26 AM (Merged)
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Welcome to the forum. Are you saying it cranks good, but, won't start or, it won't even crank? If no starter action, I'd have to make sure the battery has a full charge and the connections are good. Then, I'd have to check the starter circuit.
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Thursday, August 20th, 2020 AT 8:27 AM (Merged)
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BJASSY2009
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1999 Dodge Stratus 4 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic

My car wont start at times. The radio will come on and the lights but the car just clicks. I have to turn the key 3-5 times and take the key out and put it back in before it starts. I dont know if its my battery or starter. I was even told it might just be a blown fuse. Is the a way to determine the difference between a battery problem and a starter problem? How would I know if its just a blown fuse?
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Thursday, August 20th, 2020 AT 8:27 AM (Merged)
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It is not fuse problem, first off. If it is just a single click and quite, it is towards your starter circuit or the starter itself. If it is continuous clicking, it is towards your battery or battery cables from the battery to the power distribution center. Look for loose connection or corroded wires.

Take your vehicle your an auto part store (Autozone, O'Reilly or alike) and ask them to check your electrical system. Most will do this for free. Post your finding here for further diagnosis.
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Thursday, August 20th, 2020 AT 8:27 AM (Merged)
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Engine Mechanical problem
1998 Dodge Stratus 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

ran over a speed bump and the car stopped wont restart. Cant get the car to turn over sounds like its getting no gas
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Thursday, August 20th, 2020 AT 8:27 AM (Merged)
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Hello, if your saying it cranks good but won't start, do some of the basic tests. Have a helper crank it while you check for spark at the plugs. If you have good spark everywhere, use a gage, check fuel pressure.
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Thursday, August 20th, 2020 AT 8:27 AM (Merged)
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My car never wants to start when it is raining or snowing or there is moisture in the air it turns over but never wants to fire up I cant figure out what the problem is I changed the distributor, the plugs and wire recently I cant figure out what else could be happening please help! Thankis
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Thursday, August 20th, 2020 AT 8:27 AM (Merged)
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I had a similar problem with mine. It turned out to be the starter. It is in the front middle of the engine area, should have a red cap looking piece on it. Look online for more info or reply to me and I can take some photos. Its held on by two bolts. All the books and online info will tell you to jack the car up to get to it, but once I figured out how its bolted on I was able to slip off the air intake and install and uninstall the starter from the stop. You can take the part off and go to Autozone and they will test it for free. A new one is about 120 with core charge. Before you uninstall it, make sure to disconnect the battery positive wire. You will have to remove the drivers side tire and the wheel well cover to get to the battery.
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Thursday, August 20th, 2020 AT 8:27 AM (Merged)
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Please I need help figuring out where the starter is on my vehicle to see if that's the problem. I checked all the fuses and they are good. I just need to know the location of the starter. Please help
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Thursday, August 20th, 2020 AT 8:27 AM (Merged)
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Hello,

The starter motor on your vehicle will be at the back of the engine as it has to engage either the flywheel if your vehicle has a manual transmission or the flex plate if it has an automatic transmission. I'm not sure that it is your starter motor though. Can you please take a voltage reading across the terminals of your battery with a Digital Multi-meter [DMM]. If you are unfamiliar with how to use a DMM then here is a link below explaining how to use it:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

Please take the reading and get back to us with what you are able to find out.

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros
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