1999 Plymouth Voyager Car sometimes does not want to start

Hello -

To better assist you is your model a Voyager, Voyager SE, Grand Voyager, Grand Voyager SE. Also can you tell me your engine size in liter.

Well let's check a couple of things. Please go to Auto Zone (AZ) or O'Reilly's (OR) and for FREE they can pull the codes to the car. Most important: Once they check your codes, if they find something and you don't get it fixed and need to get back with us, please make sure you tell us exactly what the code was, number and all. Example, if the code was E0568 O2 Sensor bad. Then make sure you give us all of that. While there for FREE also they can bring their tester out and check your battery and alternator.

Next, I know you just replaced the fuel pump... But, we need to figure out if it is electrical or fuel related. Pull a plug wire off of the spark plug and insert something into the end of it and have someone try to start the car and have the metal object really close to a piece of metal on the engine and see if you are getting a good strong popping blue spark. Don't have your hands on any part of the metal! If there is no spark, then it is electrical.

If you are getting good spark then spray some starting fluid in the throttle body and try to start it and see if it tries to start then.

You may need to get a fuel pressure check on the fuel pump to ensure it is putting out okay. We will see. You may have a bad fuel pump.

Also, after the car has run a while, shut it off and look all around the fuel injectors really well to see if there are any leaks.

Hello -

I apologize for the delay in getting back to you. I had some major technical problems with the old computer.

Okay... Thanks for your reply. Since AZ doesn't check it many have the tool check out program. The way this works, you pay for the tool..... Use it, and then bring it back and they give you your money back. It is best to either use cash or credit..... Don't use debit card as it takes a while to go back to the card. Please go to Auto Zone (AZ) or O'Reilly's (OR) and use their tool check out program and get the code scanner. Check your codes, if you find something and you don't get it fixed and need to get back with us, please make sure you tell us exactly what the code was, number and all. Example, if the code was E0568 O2 Sensor bad. Then make sure you give us all of that. If you are not sure how to use it then let me know and I will explain if they don't.

Yes, you vehicle can still throw a code and the light go out. Some times after you cycle the key the light goes out but the code remains. SRS lights no..... They are different.

Did you ask AZ about checking the alternator on the car? The way they do this is roll a machine out to your car, hook it up and they do a test on the battery..... Then they have you start it and run it about 2000 rpms and then they check the alternator. All free.....

Let's check the alternator first and the codes since the car is being normal. But have your stuff in the car ready to check the plugs and spray into the TB.

Also, next time it does this....... Have everything off and sit very quiet. Turn the key on and see if you can hear the fuel pump cycle and stop....... Sit there a second or two after the pump has stopped and then turn the key the rest of the way and see what it does.