SPONSORED LINKS

1997 Dodge Avenger car wont start

Tiny
JUSTINPIC
  • MEMBER
  • 1997 DODGE AVENGER
Engine Mechanical problem
1997 Dodge Avenger 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive 100000 miles

i cant get the car to start I turn the key the celonoid clicks but nothing happens the battery isnt dead but the starter wont engage
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009 AT 7:02 PM

2 Replies

Tiny
CARADIODOC
  • MECHANIC
  • 33,728 POSTS
If you're hearing a kind of loud clunk, that is indeed the solenoid. It likely has worn contacts. They can be replaced but most people just replace the entire starter. If I'm right, it will crank eventually if you cycle the ignition switch to the "crank" position enough times.

Caradiodoc
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, December 24th, 2009 AT 11:15 PM
Tiny
SWEET164EVER
  • MEMBER
  • 2 POSTS
My avenger was doing that also and it was the wires that connect to the battery.I dont know if you tried that
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, February 1st, 2010 AT 6:42 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Not Running Content

How to fix an engine that wont start
VIDEO
How to fix an engine that wont start
Instructional repair video
Engine Not Starting - Top 3 Easy Steps
GUIDE
Engine Not Starting - Top 3 Easy Steps
Over the past 20 years on 2CarPros we have identified the top three problems that are easily fixed. This can save you a trip to the repair garage or calling a tow truck and...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links