Will not start

2008 DODGE CHARGER
132,000 MILES • 2.7L • 3 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BREEZYONE01
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I had the thermistat replaced and now the car will start then die and will not start again fuel pump comes on but car just won't start put brand-new sparkplugs and still nothing
Mar 23, 2022 at 9:59 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

There is a chance the crankshaft position sensor has failed. Do me a favor, check to see if there is spark to the plugs. Here is a link that explains how it's done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Also, take a look through this link and let me know if it mirrors what you experience.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/crankshaft-angle-sensor-replacement

One more test. See if the engine starts for a couple of seconds using starting fluid. If it does and then stalls, we know it is a fuel issue. If it makes no change, then it's likely the ignition issue.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Mar 23, 2022 at 11:46 AM
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