Will not start in the mornings

Tiny
RICHARD HOLLAR
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  • 1996 CHRYSLER CIRRUS
  • 2.5L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • 164,865 MILES
In order to start my car in the morning I have to take off two connectors for a period of time to get it to crank, once it cranks it runs great all day until it sits over night and. Then same problem again.
Monday, April 25th, 2016 AT 8:41 AM

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Tiny
JDL
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Cranking is starter motor action. If it won't crank, have to check voltage and ground for starter motor. You may have a starter relay that makes some testing easier. When testing, make sure tranny is in park or neutral and functional parking brake is set. Safety is your responsibility.
Make sure battery has a full charge and battery connections all good. Can you check for applicable trouble codes?
Usually, if the starter is ok, we can usually get it to crank, during testing, but, that don't mean it will start and run.
I don't know what your disconnecting? Disconnecting something may allow some module to reset?

On the other hand, when problem is ongoing, if cranks good but won't start, check the basics.
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Monday, April 25th, 2016 AT 10:30 AM
Tiny
RICHARD HOLLAR
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Tried all the basics still same problem still cranks after sitting for a period of time let it sit for awhile same problem
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Friday, April 29th, 2016 AT 11:05 AM
Tiny
JDL
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When problem is ongoing, if cranks good but won't start, Have a helper crank it while you check for spark at the spark plugs. If spark everywhere, use a gage and check proper fuel pressure and fuel injector pulse. I need to find what your missing.
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Friday, April 29th, 2016 AT 1:02 PM

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