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2000 Dodge Durango Why won't my car start?

Tiny
NDEUEL
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  • 2000 DODGE DURANGO
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
I've been having problems starting my car for the last 4 months. Most of the time, I can eventually get my car to start after a few tries and long cranks (7-10 sec.). But when it is wet out, I seem to have a problem (like right now). The car cranks, but will not start.

When I have gotten it to start, I have to press the gas pedal all the way to floor to get the car to move out of a parked position. Once I've done this, the car drives normal on the road.

I have also have noticed the car has a rough idle that seems to be getting worse.

I'm not sure if any of these symptoms or problems are related. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you
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Monday, December 9th, 2013 AT 6:01 PM

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Tiny
TY ANDERSON
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Are there any check engine lights have the vehicle computer scanned for fault codes if any send them my way.

Check the spark plugs and check the gap to see if there within specs too large of a gap can cause poor starting and drivability issues
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Monday, December 31st, 2018 AT 1:31 PM
Tiny
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Hey Ty,

Thanks for your reply. The check engine light is not on. When I check for codes, nothing comes up. I'll check the spark plugs, thanks.

Nick
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Monday, December 31st, 2018 AT 1:31 PM
Tiny
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Let me know what you find.
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