The car is a 2007 and still has a warranty. It was in the shop last week for the same problem and they said all that was wrong was it needed an oil change. I got the car back and less than a week later the same problem occurs. The car hesitates when I try to start it and sometimes you cannot start it at all even if you try for over a half hour. I am beginning to think the car is a lemon. It has never been in an accident, and I would like to know what could be wrong. It takes the dealership 2 days to get me a loaner car every time I have to get this thing towed in, so in the meantime I am stuck walking with 2 little kids and I am 8 months pregnant. Serious answers only, I am about to crack here.
2007-09-26 11:20:34 · 9 answers · asked by stella b 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
take it back to the dealer and tell them you want another vehicle until they can fix yours and you don't want it back until it's fixed right.
2007-09-26 12:26:28 · answer #1 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry to hear about ur situtation i feel u having kids is fun but stuck in gear... lol goood luck ...
comparing to what they said i can't tell the problems,
are u getting power such as healight turn on etc if yea then it something else now when u turn the car do uu hear the engine clicking or wining .
if it's clicking that mean it's the starter and if it's turning that is caprassion issue (let someone locate the starter for u and hit on it while u try to start it with the key , of course imagine u under that car would husband would freak and i'am sure he won't mind would think it's hot...
now next turn the key in on position and see if u can hear the fuel pump it's loacated in the gas tank u would need someone to hear it for u don't start just turn it in on position do it couples times,(winng winng )now if u don't hear anything that could ur fuel pump is bad . u can hit on it it might start ....
last thing u need to check if u have spark on plugs.
to check that have to take the spark plugs out and see if it would spark by using a screwdriver. if not then it's a alot to work on .could be module or crank sensor.
i have a question is ur alarm switch off (ladies don't have clue about that not saying stupid just wondering before u start diagnose it ..
2007-09-26 11:43:31 · answer #2 · answered by shadow_relevant03 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Does the motor spin over normaly or spin slowly and die. If the second answer is correct the alternator may not be charging the batterry properly or the battery is a lemon.
YOU, tell the Dodge dealer to check the battery reserve capacity (loat test) and alternator voltage output. It (alternator) should be between 13.5-14.0 volts with the motor running. Tell the jerks you want the answers to these two questions.
2007-09-26 11:34:14 · answer #3 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DOCUMENT your visits to the dealer. After 3 returns for the same problem, you can contact lemonbusters or any of those groups to help you get the car replaced. You can also contact the International corporation of dodge and explain them the trouble and ask for car exchange. You can also notify the Attorney General and BBB
2007-09-26 19:02:52 · answer #4 · answered by Bill P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Old oil will not make the car not start i dont care what anyone tells ya its a lie Its gotta be either your charging system or battery possible some kind of fuel problem
2007-09-26 14:38:55 · answer #5 · answered by drew d 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it to another dealer. Maybe this one has crappy service. It does happen. Do not base your experience on one dealer alone. Chrysler is a good car, just that you might have a no so good service at that dealership.
2007-09-26 11:52:35 · answer #6 · answered by spammer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since you have a warranty on it they HAVE to fix it.scream and yell and ask for a free loaner .I had the same problem some years ago with a GM product. I dumped it.
2007-09-26 11:31:50 · answer #7 · answered by Shark 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
call the dealer service department and see what they can do for you,
they might be willing to go out of their way to help if they failed to fix the problem the first time.
usually the lemon law will not apply until they have tried to fix it many times.
2007-09-26 11:44:04 · answer #8 · answered by sweety_atspacecase0 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is far less annoying for different drivers to work out your turn sign for the period of the day whilst the working mild turns off. it is a secure practices degree. the driving force facet lamp not turning on for evening utilising must be appeared at via your broker or authorized mechanic so which you do not void your guarantee.
2016-12-28 04:24:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋