Car will not start on an incline

2004 CHRYSLER CONCORDE
105,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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ELIZABETH FORMAN
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Why does my car refuse to start on an incline sometimes? Why does it refuse unless I open all 4 doors first? Why must I put my foot on the brake full force in order for it to start?
Aug 6, 2019 at 4:45 AM
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Hello,

This sounds like a fuel pup is going out and the incline or doors closing causes it to work again. When it wont start turn the key on without cranking the engine over to see if you hear the fuel pump running in the tank?

This guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please run down this guide and report back.
Aug 7, 2019 at 7:04 PM
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