I have a 2007 Dodge Caliber 4 cylinder with a manual transmission no power windows or doors with about 138k miles and I'm in the New England area. The problem is the car won't start, it clicks and won't turn over. The car has been sitting about 1-2 years and has not been started in a year. Tried to push start it and I'm not sure if I was doing it correctly still would not start. In all the attempts killed the battery. Not sure what the various issues are to look for and what would be the most prudent steps to take but, what was suggested so far by a friend and i have not tried any of the suggestions yet as they are:
- Change and replace battery
- alternator
- spark plugs and or ignition coils
- relay module behind the bumper
Thanks in advanced
If the battery is shot that's a good place to start. Then if with a good battery you just get a click and no cranking it's time to look at the starter and battery cables for problems. (Sometimes if you whack a worn starter the physical shock will make it temporarily work.)
Once you have the starter cranking if the engine won't run, assuming it is mechanically OK, you can determine whether it's an ignition or fuel problem by spraying some starting fluid into the intake and cranking. If it tries to fire up you have ignition but no fuel delivery. If it doesn't fire with starting fluid you have no spark. Typical failure points would be the crank sensor or fuel pump, but you would need to do further diagnosis to determine the actual cause.
I haven't worked on one of those so these are generic suggestions.
Thank you........ this was my first time posting........ i just need a response by someone who have experience working on that vehicle and should i be concern if this is a common problem and the various solutions to correct...... just trying to avoid spending money that i don't have in process of elimination and the possible causes since i don't have any income at the moment every penny is critical right now money is more than just tight.