The rebuilt engine started and ran, now it will not start?

Tiny
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  • 2008 DODGE AVENGER
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  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 204,650 MILES
I rebuild the engine and it was running for 7 days. Now it doesn't want to start. I replaced the intake runner sensor, (2) camshaft sensors. The TPS light blinking and won't start. I checked all fuses, and they are okay. It has no spark and no injectors power. Is the crankshaft sensor related to spar or the injectors?
Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 AT 10:56 AM

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Tiny
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Have you checked all connections at the PCM? Have you checked the auto shutdown relay and fuses? Is the starter turning the engine or not responding?

Let's start by checking fuse 26 in the under-hood fuse box and the ASD relay. In addition to checking the fuse, confirm there is power to it.

Here are two links you may find helpful when checking:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

I attached a pic below of the fuse box and highlighted the fuse to check.

Let me know what you find.

Joe

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Tuesday, September 27th, 2022 AT 7:21 PM
Tiny
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HI, I Coleen all the connection with starting spray, and I spray some carburetor cleaner to thread body and car start and running, now intake manifold runners stock open and gas pedal don work, the only code is for runners, replaced the sensor and steel shows is stock open. I'm going to take off intake Coleen runners and replace the accelerator pedal and see if work if not I'm going to take brake for cope days.
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Wednesday, September 28th, 2022 AT 2:15 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

I'm glad to know it at least started. If you can, let me know the codes that are present. Hopefully, I will be able to provide the diagnostics specific to the codes to help.

Let me know.

Take care,

Joe
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Wednesday, September 28th, 2022 AT 5:10 PM
Tiny
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HI, thanks for responding. I cleaned the manifold ranges and worked for a while now the code is back, and farther diagnosed I found exhaust cam sensor wires was melted, so I need to get new connector and sensor. I thing that was messing every up, im using AULET MAXIDAS DS708 I don know to much for programming bat I check for problems and is doind good work. When I fix those problems I let you know what is next. Thanks
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Thursday, September 29th, 2022 AT 3:46 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

Thank you for the update. When you have a chance, let me know how it turns out for you. I'm interested in knowing.

Take care,

Joe
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Thursday, September 29th, 2022 AT 6:36 PM
Tiny
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Hi, so far so good, car is running. I manage do some work on A/C, is working good, bat two codes keep pope out on intake runners P2004 and P2015 and gas accelerator pedal don work, I replace runner sensor, and I'm thinking to replace throttle body that is last thing I did not change. Thanks
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Saturday, October 1st, 2022 AT 3:17 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

The runner is stuck open. Have you been able to get that repaired? Also, the P2015 is related to the throttle pedal assembly. Have you done anything with that yet? I'm not sure what you mean by threado body. If you meant throttle body, don't do that until we go through the diagnostics for the present codes

Let me know.

Joe
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Saturday, October 1st, 2022 AT 8:35 PM
Tiny
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Hi Joe, I took off the intake manifold and cleaned and washed the runners, put back replace that electronic actuator solenoid, and throttle pedal. And yes, I meant throttle body.
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Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 AT 5:50 AM
Tiny
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And I have not checked the wires test yet. I need to figure out how.
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Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 AT 5:52 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

Thanks for the update. Which wires need to be tested? Let me know as much as you can so I can help.

Joe
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Sunday, October 2nd, 2022 AT 9:05 PM
Tiny
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Hi Joe, I menage calibrate accelerator pedal, the only code is p2017 witch I got a new from eBay and I install and run for 1 minute and the code come back again. I'm going to get 1 from parts store if that doesn't work I give up. Thanks
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Monday, October 3rd, 2022 AT 9:47 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

You would be amazed how many faulty parts I see people getting online. I have a feeling that is the issue.

If possible, let me know if that takes care of the issue. I'm interested in knowing.

Joe
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Monday, October 3rd, 2022 AT 8:29 PM
Tiny
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Hi, in order 1 runners' actuator online from AutoZone arrival is 4 days and see what happens. I think too many hands were the car digging and no one fixed anything just made it worse, let you know day or two. Thanks
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Tuesday, October 4th, 2022 AT 5:22 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

I noticed I haven't heard from you for a couple of days. I was wondering if the parts came in and how things worked out for you.

If you haven't received them yet, no need to get back to me until they do. I'm just interested in knowing.

Take care,

Joe
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Thursday, October 6th, 2022 AT 7:01 PM
Tiny
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Hi, I got the part on Friday is factory aftermarket part I install and work, now is throwing transmission code. So, I'm going to drain the oil and change the filter and transmission fluid and see what happens. I will update you with codes, thanks.
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Saturday, October 8th, 2022 AT 2:03 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

Thank you for the update. It sounds like you are making progress. Let me know what codes you find. Hopefully, I'll be able to help.

Take care,

Joe
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Saturday, October 8th, 2022 AT 9:17 PM
Tiny
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Hi Joe, everything was going well, fix the engine intake runners, and now po700 and po755 are on. The transmission is not shifting at all. I changed the filter and transmission fluid, from this point I need help. I do not feel like pulling the transmission out and spending more money for new transmission. Help!
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Monday, October 10th, 2022 AT 1:51 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

You have the same kind of luck I have with my personal vehicles. LOL It never ends.

As far as the question is concerned, I have a favor to ask. We try to keep the threads specific to one topic, so it is more helpful to others. Is it possible for you to copy your new question related to the transmission to a new post?

Here is the link to start a new one:

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

I hope you understand. I will watch for the new question.

Take care,

Joe
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Monday, October 10th, 2022 AT 7:16 PM
Tiny
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Hi Joe, the codes po700 and po755 steal coming on even after replace solenoid pack with Mopar OEM it is in limb mode and stock in second gear, I tried to scan the gears and reset is show cool transmission all the time and won't let me calibrate the gears only gear shift will calibrate. I hope is not PCM. Thanks
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Friday, October 14th, 2022 AT 4:14 PM
Tiny
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Hi,

I attached the diagnostics specific to the P0755. Take a look through them and let me know if they help.

Take care.

Joe

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Friday, October 14th, 2022 AT 10:24 PM

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