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Not starting, could it be the fuel pump?

Tiny
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  • 1995 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 3.0L
  • 2WD
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  • 110,000 MILES
When we try to turn the car over, it makes a single deep clunk sound. We just replaced the alternator and battery.
Sunday, June 13th, 2021 AT 1:12 PM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

Do you mean the starter engages but the engine will not turn? If that is the case, I would remove the spark plugs and try again. If there is liquid in the cylinders it will not turn.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

If it still does not turn, then the engine is locked up from an internal failure.

Can you upload a video of it trying to start?
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Sunday, June 13th, 2021 AT 1:56 PM
Tiny
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I don't think it's getting to the starter engaging. Thanks so much for your help!
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Sunday, June 13th, 2021 AT 5:03 PM
Tiny
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Thank you. See if you can turn the engine by hand.

It sounds like the starter is engaging but the motor is not turning.

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Sunday, June 13th, 2021 AT 5:40 PM

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