You are here:

Chrysler Repair/Chrysler T&C: no start

Advertisement

Expert: Roland Finston - 7/2/2009


Question
Hi, I have a Chrys T&C van that won't start. Engine would start & run for a few seconds and then shut down. Now it won't start at all unless I spray starter fluid into the intake. It starts & runs as long as I keep the starter fluid going. There is fuel in the injection rail and it is pressurized, so I'm guessing injectors aren't being told to open. Any ideas? Thanks. Terry

Answer
Hi Tony,
Starting and running for a few seconds is the symptom of the vehicle theft security system being in the alarmed status and thus preventing you from starting and running the engine continuously. You didn't mention the year so I can't say specifically exactly what the solutions might be. But the most common remediation is to lock/unlock the passenger door using the door key, and then try to start it. If that doesn't do the trick then do the same on the driver door. Let me know if it doesn't work, tell me the year model, and anything that could have happened relative to the theft system.
Roland

Chrysler Repair

All Answers

Answers by Expert:

Ask Experts

Volunteer

Roland Finston

Expertise

I take questions one at a time between 8am and 9pm CT and try to respond within 20 minutes. If I am shown as "MAXED OUT" try again at the 'top' of the hour as I may be answering another question or am otherwise busy. I specialize in Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth cars, minivans, and SUV's for the model years 1982-2006 based upon my 50-year DIY experience, factory shop manuals and wiring diagrams. I offer fast repair advice to help you minimize repair costs by helping you diagnose and do it yourself. Problems with electronically controlled engines and transmissions as well as body wiring problems are my specialty. There are answers on file to more than fifteen thousand Chrysler questions at your finger tips: put a few key words in the "find" box (above) or click on "view past answers" for a chronological list of my q and a's. Don't use "Add to this answer" if you still have a question...ask it. I don't have manuals for truck or Jeep (except'04-'06).

Experience

Five decades as a 'do-it-yourselfer' on domestic and imported cars

Organizations
Yahoo Autos Group called The Chrysler Lebaron Club (co-moderator)

Education/Credentials
Degrees in Physics/bruised knuckles.

Awards and Honors
"Shortest average response time" at Allexperts (currently no. 1). "Top expert of 2010" at Allexperts. Among top 50 experts for years 2006-2009 at Allexperts. "Volunteer of the month" at Allexperts (June, 2011).

©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.