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May 26, 2011 - Similar Questions: Car start Starter click Battery Alternator help ...cranks but does not fire? or are you saying the starter clicks but the car does not crank? ... (be careful of moving parts and not to get shocked) if there is a good fat spark, then the ... which is why I will never take my truck to the dealership again.

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Easy DIY tests to determine why a car won't start, symptoms, diagnostics, no start tests, Economechanix, 30 years ... I'll get in the car, and the starter will spin the engine over very nicely. ... If you can't see the cam, remove the distributor cap.

Diagnostic flowchart for a car that won't start or stalls - If It Jams

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There are several things you can do. Your car has a diagnostic capability in the Control head of the A/C-Heater. This is a mixed benefit because after you trigger the diagnostic test, you would still need to know which part it is referring to and how to change it.

For this, go to the Web and type in the subject such as Your year and make of car, and climate control diagnostic sequence.

The other most common bad part is the blower motor resistor. Check the Web for photos. Some blower motors are under the hood, some are under the dash. The under hood models have wires running from the heater blower motor across the Firewall to a small protruding part. It usually has 1 electric connector and 2 mounting bolts. 90% of this part is hidden in the ductwork.

Sometimes you need to change this part, other times you can cheat and poke the part with a stick and it will resume working.

How long will it work? It is one of those goofy parts that is about as dependable used as it is new. This also means a new part can be just as unreliable. Carry a stick in your trunk to poke this part.

96 and up

obd relates to the engine system. you will need a scan tool that will communicate with the abs system also.

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there's a blend door actuator behind the dash. they are going bad all the times. however, check your coolant level first.

Unfortunately, you will need to have this diagnosed by a good reliable transmission shop. They have the necessary test equipment and can give you a definitive answer. In your case, guessing without the benefit of testing can get more expensive than the diagnostics charge. The problem may be the controller but can also be a control solenoid or another "hard part" failure inside the unit that has generated debris and has caused the solenoid to stick.

I suggested the switch because it has been a problem on many chrysler cars...To offer anything further without the benefit of doing a complete hands-on code check and diagnostics would take up a few pages of "maybes" and even so I could be entirely wrong. Therefore, instead of loading you up with a bunch of impressive but useless stuff, I recommend that you go there first, then do diagnostics if necessary...most large parts stores now read codes for free!