I have a 1997 Plymoth Breeze that wont start. Radio works, fan works, lights work. But wont start.?

Question

There are no sounds or solenoids clicking. Nothing at all.

Answer 1

well your biggest problem is the 97 Plymoth Breeze

Answer 2

try to move your batterie cables around to get rid of any corrosive build up first. If that doesnt work then your ignition switch is probibly bad.

Answer 3

ignition switch is bad

Answer 4

If the battery terminals are dirty, the starter won't work, but will still allow the lights to work. Plymoths also have a starter relay that activates the starter. No clicks or anything, that's usually the starter relay. The starter relay is not the same as a starter solinoid. The solinoid pulls the starter drive into the flywheel. I received this info. from my husband, (mechanic of 35 years) so he said to check those things out, okay? Good luck.

Answer 5

ahah

Answer 6

is the old engine still in the car?  

Answer 7

That aged vehicle probably needs the electrical charging system's circuit over hauled and that could be part of the problem you're having now.You'll need to check, for corrusion or rust and maybe clean the system with a small file, fine sandpaper , small wire brushes the battery, starter, alternator posts, connections and connectors, plus the engine block ground, clean or replace any and all ground wires,plus use new screws etc in connecting the grounds ,and create new ground wires or ground connections when their too rusty etc to remove.If you want to spend the time it's well worth it to take out the relays , and fuses with the battery disconnected and clean their connectors, especially any fuses etc located under the hood. Plus clean , re-gap or change the spark plugs , clean the connectors  inside the spark plug wires with a flat head small screwdriver, just be careful not to scrape the wire itself inside the connectors and be sure to clean the ignition coil connectors too.Plus I highly recommend changing the gas filter especially if you've not been changing it on a yrly basis.

Don't even worry about any old grounds if you made up new ones as long as their not in the way and you've it done right.

Little note if the starter relay is working when you turn the ignition to start the engine the relay should vibrate or click and if you feel it as the ignition is turned you should feel it vibrate or click.Plus be sure you charge and test the battery too and if you do need a new battery by a Interstate battery rated at 800 or so cold cranking amps.

Hope that helps and best of luck.By the way it might not be a bad idea to pick up a service manual  for that vehicle. I'd highly suspect the problem is related to bad or corroded or rusty connections especially if the parts you've been replacing are battery's , starters and alternators etc.

  

Answer 8

Starter motor? That would be my absoute first guess. Go to a scrap yard to get one, if that is what the problem is.  

Answer 9

Number one can you jump start it at the starter???

if it will not turn over you got real probs but if she will turn but wont by key chek start for loosconnectionsns, bat ,sil,relay. All dodge products have a relay.