Will not crank or start

149,724 MILES • 3.7L • 6 CYL
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LONNIE JONES
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Parked car for twenty minutes turned switch all lights come on, I can hear fuel pump engage but nothing happens, no clicking, battery good. all accessories work.
Oct 23, 2017 at 2:50 AM
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STRAILER
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Is the security light flashing when this happens? If not then I would first check the starter by testing the trigger wire when the key is in the crank position.

Here is a guide to help show you, check out toward the bottom of the guide.

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

If the starter dos test bad here is a guide to help you see what you are in for when doing the job.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

To jack you car up for the test and the replacement

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Here are some diagrams of what it will be like for your car (below)

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
Oct 25, 2017 at 9:02 AM
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LONNIE JONES
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Found problem,the ignition acuator was broken.not made of quality material.40.00 fix.
Oct 25, 2017 at 10:14 AM
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STRAILER
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Win! Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.

Cheers, Ken
Oct 26, 2017 at 9:53 AM
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