95 intrepid -won't run
dariuc
08-07-2008, 03:32 PM
as i was pulling out of the parking lot at work my car died as i pressed on the gas pedal. I still had power to radio, windows, etc. I turned the car off and turned the key again several times but to no avail. I had gas, I checked all my fuses, replaced fuses in the relay box and switched fuel injectors and it will still not crank. I can tell that the fuel injector is not working because it doesn't make any noise when the key is cranked.
Any help or tips would be appreciated.
Any help or tips would be appreciated.
tempfixit
08-07-2008, 08:28 PM
as i was pulling out of the parking lot at work my car died as i pressed on the gas pedal. I still had power to radio, windows, etc. I turned the car off and turned the key again several times but to no avail. I had gas, I checked all my fuses, replaced fuses in the relay box and switched fuel injectors and it will still not crank. I can tell that the fuel injector is not working because it doesn't make any noise when the key is cranked.
Any help or tips would be appreciated.
Which engine?
Do your gauges work?
I am assuming that will not crank means engine will not start or do you mean engine does not turn over?
Get a fuel pressure gauge that hooks to the schreoder valve on the injector line and see if you have fuel pressure> Another thing you could do is take a rubber mallet or board and bang on the bottom of gas tank sometimes this will get the fuel pump running again (fuel pump gears lock up). If this does get the pump running again definetly replace the fuel pump as this will happen again.
Another thing that it could very possibly be is the IGNITION SWITCH. Test the switch before you change fuel pump. These switches are known to go bad on these cars and the fuel pump and injectors all work thru the ignition switch. Do a search on this forum using igntion switch there may be a thread that can help you with symptons of the ignition switch problem.
Send me a PM with yiour email address and I will try sending some info that may help.
Any help or tips would be appreciated.
Which engine?
Do your gauges work?
I am assuming that will not crank means engine will not start or do you mean engine does not turn over?
Get a fuel pressure gauge that hooks to the schreoder valve on the injector line and see if you have fuel pressure> Another thing you could do is take a rubber mallet or board and bang on the bottom of gas tank sometimes this will get the fuel pump running again (fuel pump gears lock up). If this does get the pump running again definetly replace the fuel pump as this will happen again.
Another thing that it could very possibly be is the IGNITION SWITCH. Test the switch before you change fuel pump. These switches are known to go bad on these cars and the fuel pump and injectors all work thru the ignition switch. Do a search on this forum using igntion switch there may be a thread that can help you with symptons of the ignition switch problem.
Send me a PM with yiour email address and I will try sending some info that may help.
wafrederick
08-08-2008, 08:01 PM
Does it have a 3.3 or a 3.5?If it has a 3.5,pull the sheet metal timing cover by unbolting some of the bolts holding it on.prying it open and look for a shreaded timinig belt due to a froze up water pump or broken timing belt tenshonoir pulley.
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