1997 Dodge Intrepid car not starting

1997 DODGE INTREPID
120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TILLAMOOKHEAD
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hi! i can hear the fuel pump for the 3sec. prime but not after. i've replaced fuel filter, cam and crank sensor and the oil pressure sender. also new fuses and fuel pump relay. i cant sleep over this! please help.
Dec 28, 2007 at 10:01 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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[quote:547b3aaa45="tillamookhead"]Engine problem
1997 Dodge Intrepid 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 120000 miles
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hi! i can hear the fuel pump for the 3sec. prime but not after. i've replaced fuel filter, cam and crank sensor and the oil pressure sender. also new fuses and fuel pump relay. i cant sleep over this! please help.[/quote:547b3aaa45]


what engine do you have ?
did you check the timing belt?
also the ASD relay

do you have spark?
Dec 28, 2007 at 10:25 PM
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TILLAMOOKHEAD
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its a 3.5 engine. timing belts were done about six months ago. have spark but seems weak to me. can fuel pump run but not pressure system?
Dec 28, 2007 at 10:41 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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yes know you need to have a fuel pressure test done
to make sure the fuel pump doing its job by supplying fuel at the correct pressure
and volume
remove spark plug inspect if wet with fuel
if so
clean or change all spark plugs and then try again to start

good luck let me know
Dec 29, 2007 at 12:26 PM
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