seized engine?
defective or disconnected solenoid?
starter not grounded?
starter is engaging a damaged gear?
Probably a bad starter solenoid.
There are a few things that it could be if you Dodge Stratus wont start on first try. It could be the starter.
If you hear a clicking sound when you turn your key, or it starts some of the time but not all the time, probably a starter issue. Best to take off the starter and have your local parts store test it. Chances are the starter bearings are shot, time for a new or reman starter.
need new starter or solenoid or starter relay. check the small wire on the lock clyinder and key is probely broken set of the securty system.
Dead battery? Loose or dirty battery cables? Bad starter solenoid? Bad starter? Neutral switch?
Sounds like a starter problem. you can have a garage test it for you. Or you can test it yourself. Have you tried to bump start it?
Probably a bad starter solenoid.
Problem with the starter. Possibly locked up, or shorted out. Remove and test the starter.
A no start condition can be caused by a bad battery, bad connections on the battery, bad connections on the starter or ground and possibly by a bad neutral safety switch or ignition switch. Use a test light and see if your getting fire to the small wire on the starter when someone trys to start it. If you are, the starter is not working. If you aren't, check the ignition switch and the safety switch.
Starter is defective, or battery is weak.
Sounds like you might have a bad starter solenoid. Test your battery terminals first to see if they are loose or corroded.
The starter or battery could be weak. The weakness will cause the starter to turn too slowly to start the truck.
Could be your starter.
lack of fuel
It could be a number of things. First check your battery for corrosion and test if to make sure it holds a charge. Second I would say just unbolt the starter and test it. Those are the most common two problems to why a vehicle wont start. If its neither the battery or starter check the altenator.
try taking your altenater off and taking it to your nearest autoparts store and they can test it . the altenater is what keeps your battery charged i hope i have helped
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