We had alot of snow an since its melted a little i tried ...


We had alot of snow an since its melted a little i tried to start my dodge avenger an it wont start. The red lightning bolt and the check engine light was on inside my dashboard. Mechanic's Assistant: Does the light stay o...

We had alot of snow an since its melted a little i tried to start my dodge avenger an it wont start. The red lightning bolt and the check engine light was on inside my dashboard. Mechanic's Assistant: Does the light stay on, or does it blink? Stays on. Mechanic's Assistant: What year is your Avenger? 2012 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Avenger yourself? What have you tried so far? My friend had told me it was maybe my [battery](/topics-battery-dodge/) but i tried a battery charger an it didnt help. Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? The engine turns but isnt turning over. It seems as if it isnt getting fuel maybe...

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It spins but doesnt turn over.It spins but doesnt turn over
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Ok so to figure this out you have a couple options. 1 is use a scan tool and monitor some things and read the trouble codes and narrow it down. The 2nd option is test for fuel and spark. Could be so many things so you have to narrow it down. I suspect you likely have either a fuel pump issue or a crank sensor problem but you will have to test it to find out. You can spray some carb clean in the throttle body while someone turns it over and see if it starts. If so then it is a fuel issue. If not then you can rule that out and move on to spark. Likely a crank sensor.

Ok. It started just fine monday but when i tried to start it wednesday it wouldnt start.
Automotive Expert
Yea there is no telling what it is. Hopefully it is something as simple as a crank sensor. If you don't have some mechanical skills and a scan tool I would recommend having it diagnosed properly. Will save you time and money in the long run.

It seems like it isnt getting the fuel to start. Could the cold weather cause that?Thank you for your help.
Automotive Expert
How cold we talking? They can handle very cold temps. The computer can compensate for the cold. You are welcome!

I believe it had gotten down to -2
Automotive Expert
That is cold for sure but it should still start.

Ok I was just wondering what could have happened since it had started just fine a couple of days before... But thank you.
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No problem. A scan tool will tell you more.

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