Will not start?

2006 DODGE CHARGER
174,000 MILES • 3.5L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAY893
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It cut off while I was inside the store and now it won't start. I can hear the fuel pump cut on and i just changed the spark plugs a few months ago.
Sep 9, 2022 at 12:39 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Although you hear the fuel pump, it may not be producing enough pressure to run the engine. Here is what I suggest: In most cases, a no-start is caused by either a fuel-related issue or an ignition-related issue.

Try this and let me know the results. See if the vehicle will start for a couple of seconds using starting fluid. If it does and then stalls, we know its fuel related. If there is no change, I need you to check for spark to the plugs.

Here is a link that explains how it's done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-for-ignition-spark

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe
Sep 9, 2022 at 2:17 PM
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