99 intrepid 2.7 engine cranks alot to get started

starter solinoid? does it crank when hot?

you need to have it put on a scan tool to find out what is causing the no start condition.it could be the crank sensor or cam sensor.if the computer doesn`t receive a signal from either of these it will not start.you need to find out with a scan tool what is happening by looking at the readings the computer is seeing.

If it cranks good but won't start, have a helper crank it while you check for spark at the spark plugs. If you have spark everywhere, use a gage and check proper fuel pressure. Also, check fuel injector pulse. Check everything with engine cranking. If your missing all three, check your crank sensor. Can you check applicable trouble codes?

If your saying the starter motor won't even crank the engine, that is a different issue?

the car cranking over has nothing to do with the fuel pump
The car will crank all day(with a good battery and no fuel pump
If the cranks one time and then quits you need to be looking at the starting system NOT fuel system

Check injectors for operation of solenoids. Put long screwdriver on injector and hold ear to screwdriver while someone cranks engine. If injector clicks once every 2 revolutions, injectors are working. If working, check fuel pressure at rail. If low, replace fuel pressure regulator (get back to me for instructions).

If injectors not clicking, the powertrain control module is not sending signals to the injectors. This could be caused by the camshaft position sensor or the PCM itself.

If you have more questions, please let us know.

I have a problem with a 1999 Dodge Intrepid 2.7. Looking for some help or suggestions.

Problem: I only have a spark from the #2 coil.

Background:

Vehicle purchased from an Auction and would not start. The vehicle would only backfire. When I removed the valve covers I found that one of the rocker arms had popped out. I replace the heads with heads from a 2001 Intrepid 2.7. I used the cams, primary and secondary timing chains from the 1999 heads. Not sure if I used the original primary (left) cam sprocket from the 1999 or one I purchased in a kit from a Dodge dealership. I tried to use the new primary timing chain but it was not the same. The replacement heads were surfaced and a new head gasket was used. When I tried to start the vehicle it had no spark. The vehicle had set at several locations and parts may have been removed or changed.

Solutions Tried:

I tried 4 ASD relays with no effect. I then tested all 4 on a 2002 Intrepid 2.7 that runs and all worked. I then discovered that the Crank PS has missing. I replaced the Crank PS with one from a 2002 Intrepid 2.7 with no effect. I then replaced the Crank PS with a Crank PS from a 1999 Intrepid 2.7 and got a spark at the #2 coil only. I then replaced the PCM and TCM from the same 1999 Intrepid I got the Crank PS from and still only have spark from #2 coil. I then changed the Cam PS, still spark only from #2 coil. I have tried several coil packs on connector #2 and all have spark. Each coil pack that sparks on #2 will not spark on any other connector. Spark from #2 coil is weak.

I then replaced the wire harness from the PCM to the coils and fuel injectors and still only have spark from the #2 coil. What am I missing? Any suggestions, advice or related information will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Keith P. Richardson

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404-606-0728

Check again for the codes, more than one fault code perhaps.

your timing is off. i would not drive that car. your running a risk of having alot of head issues. that will cost alot to fix.

could be a lot of things from spark plugs to crank sensors. id check the spark plugs first but dodge has a big problem with crank sensors going out though. but it could b a number of things other than that

when it cranks and does not run does it have spark?