1996 Dodge Intrepid Car won't start

First check for voltage at the master fuse/relay box. If the computer isn't getting any voltage, then it can't function.

I can't guess at what your popping sound was, but it's possible that you ran over something that knocked a wire loose.

If you are getting voltage to the computer, then check the wiring harness coming out of the computer. Make sure the connectors aren't corroded/loose.

If that checks out, then yes, your computer is probably shot.

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