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Won't Start

Tiny
YOLIE_BEEOTCH
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  • 2003 DODGE STRATUS
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Was making a clicking noise replace starter. No clicking now but still won't start.
Monday, December 21st, 2015 AT 4:34 AM

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Tiny
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I assume it is turning over?

You need compression, spark and fuel to run. You need to check what is not there to further check for the failure.

Try spraying some carb cleaner into the air filter and see if it starts and stalls.

Roy
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Monday, December 21st, 2015 AT 4:40 AM
Tiny
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Thank U Roy for your reply. Nope it doesn't do nothing now. No clicking there is power light inside and out work.
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Monday, December 21st, 2015 AT 5:40 AM
Tiny
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Ok, start with voltage check at the battery. You should have at leat 12 volts

Roy
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Monday, December 21st, 2015 AT 5:51 AM
Tiny
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Thanks Roy. K so if the battery does read 12 Volts. Then what should I check?
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Monday, December 21st, 2015 AT 8:21 AM
Tiny
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Check voltage at the little wire on the starter solenoid. It should have 12 volts when it start mode only

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Monday, December 21st, 2015 AT 8:34 AM

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