Could be a blocked fuel filter, or your fuel pump may have died. It takes 3 things for an engine to run: Air Fuel Spark You need to figure out which the engine is not getting. Most cars can get air so I would look at fuel and spark. If you can get a can of throttle body cleaner and spray it into the throttle body and try to start the car. If it starts and runs for a bit, then the problem is the engine is not getting fuel. There are ways to check for spark but for now try to see if the engine is getting fuel. out of time timing belt
1996 have a plastic key which is located on the bottom of the stering column..the security key is made so you can remove it and take it with you so no one can hot wire your car. i kicked mine with my feet and loosened it but luckily the AAA man in Orlando Florida had a car like mine and showed me where the key is.
Check the battery.
you could have left the battery disconnected. or maybe you drained the battery, you might have to recharge it
Might be you alternator. Happened on my 1997 grand marq a couple of weeks ago
It might have some other problems on the motor or any other place in the car.
your oil could be too thick to allow the engine to crank over fast enough to start, or you might need a new battery!
Is starter working?
If your 1996 Dodge Stratus wonÕt start you can try to jump start the car. There is no reset button like a computer. You can recharge your car battery with a jump start.
If the 1996 Dodge Intrepid will not start, there might be an issue with the battery or the starter. This could also be a problem with the solenoid or the fuel gauge or fuel pump. The problem and the fix will vary depending on whether the car is completely dead or is cranking when the ignition is turned.
what does it do
if the battery is dead the switch wont unlock or start
I would start by checking the battery and fuses.
If a 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier will not start, it could very well be the fuel pump. It could also be the starter or battery.