2001 Dodge Intrepid Clicking when trying to start.

2001 DODGE INTREPID
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BURRISRWSL
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Electrical problem
2001 Dodge Intrepid 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

My son stopped at a red light and the car died. When he tried to start it the starter solenoid clicked rapidly but the started would not kick in.
We tried to jump start and even tried with a different battery and it still had a rapid clicking sound when the key was turned.
Any ideas.
Mar 6, 2010 at 11:43 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Cranks but no start condition:

Fuel and Spark:
Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.
Mar 6, 2010 at 7:01 PM