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Dodge
Stratus
Engine
Symptoms
Not Running
Won't Start
2003 DODGE STRATUS
180,956 MILES • 2.4L • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
YOLIE_BEEOTCH
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4 POSTS
Was making a clicking noise replace starter. No clicking now but still won't start.
Dec 20, 2015 at 8:34 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Experienced Mechanic
52,796 POSTS
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
Dec 20, 2015 at 8:40 PM
YOLIE_BEEOTCH
MEMBER
4 POSTS
Thank U Roy for your reply. Nope it doesn't do nothing now. No clicking there is power light inside and out work.
Dec 20, 2015 at 9:40 PM
ASEMASTER6371
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Experienced Mechanic
52,796 POSTS
ok, start with voltage check at the battery. you should have at leat 12 volts
Roy
Dec 20, 2015 at 9:51 PM
YOLIE_BEEOTCH
MEMBER
4 POSTS
Thanks Roy. K so if the battery does read 12 Volts. Then what should I check ?????
Dec 21, 2015 at 12:21 AM
ASEMASTER6371
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Experienced Mechanic
52,796 POSTS
check voltage at the little wire on the starter solenoid. it should have 12 volts when it start mode only
Roy
Dec 21, 2015 at 12:34 AM
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