Car will not start?

Tiny
DUSTY MALLOY
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  • 2004 DODGE STRATUS
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 75,000 MILES
Battery is good. It doesn’t do anything when I turn the key. No clicking or any attempt to start.
Thursday, June 15th, 2023 AT 10:58 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
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Hi,

First, see if placing the transmission in neutral makes a difference. If it doesn't, we need to check for power.

Next, make sure the battery terminals are both clean and tight. If they are and the battery is fully charged, we need to check if there is power at the starter motor.

At the starter, there will be a heavy gauge wire that has power at all times. There will also be a smaller gauge wire that only has power when the key is in the start position.

Have a helper turn the key to the start position while you check for power at the smaller gauge wire.

I attached the wiring schematic below so that you have a reference.

Try this and let me know what you find.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below. Note: The schematic was only one page, but I had to cut it in half to make it readable. I did overlap them so you can follow from one to the next.
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Thursday, June 15th, 2023 AT 11:59 PM

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