My 2001 Chrysler sebring sedan 2.4 4cylinder won't start when I turn the key

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Over it flutters like it wants to start but just cant catch the spark first it started off by getting jumps now it won't even work with a jump I tried the engine start up fluid spray and that didn't even work before I get it towed to a dealership I wanted to know if anyone could give me some insight on what could possibly be the problem I had my side mechanic check it out and he found out that it wasn't the battery that is causing it or fuel pump any advice would be helpful

sbeal2247 in Stratford CT

Jan 5, 2012

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patrick mannionon Jan 5, 2012

Your car is "old enough" that a competent independent repair shop should be able to figure out the problem. An engine needs mechanical integrity, spark and fuel to start and run. Basic diagnostic tests need to be done to see if you have "good" spark and adequate fuel delivery. If you are not getting fuel or spark that's where the diagnosis begins. For test procedures and specifications there is a company that independent auto repair shops get their information from, this same information is available inexpensively for people that work on their own cars.. The information is year make and model specific, covering repair procedures, torque specifications, fluid capacities and specifications, service bulletins, component locations, wiring diagrams ect.... Alldata is very easy to navigate http://bit.ly/AllData_Repair_Manuals_Online

SRecallson Aug 20, 2013

'01 Chrysler Sebring Recalls Recall ID # 01V005002 - SEATS Recall Date: JAN 08, 2001 Model Affected: 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUMBER OF INCORRECT DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE INSTALLED INTO VEHICLES. Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE BOLTS MAY NOT PROPERLY SECURE THE SEAT AND COULD CAUSE INCREASED INJURY TO THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS AND THEN REPLACE THE BOLTS IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 5, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403. Potential Units Affected: 20 Notes: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION 968 Recall ID # 00V299002 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Recall Date: Model Affected: 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH A NEW PROTECTIVE SHIELD CAUSING A GROUNDED CIRCUIT. Consequence: PROLONGED WIRING HARNESS CONTACT WITH THE HEAT SHIELD WILL CAUSE THE WIRING INSULATION TO WEAR AND EVENTUALLY TO GROUND OUT. THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO DIE-OUT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy: DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR HARNESS. Potential Units Affected: 554 Notes: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION Recall ID # 00V366000 - CHILD SEAT Recall Date: NOV 09, 2000 Model Affected: 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE. Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD. Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS. Potential Units Affected: 1211756 Notes: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION 957 Read more: http://www.automobilemag.com/am/2001/chrysler/sebring/recalls.html#ixzz2cT8dTbZC

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