Wont start after mechanic replaced flywheel and cant figure out why

1996 DODGE INTREPID
140,000 MILES
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RMARTINJ
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My car stopped starting cuz the flywheel was grinding and then my mechanic had problems so he hired someone to do the flywheel but when he called me and said its ready(after 2years) it had no spark and no noise from fuelbpump and i paid like 500. Hes been trying to figure it out but cant it cranks but doesnt turn over and this mechanic went to uti and has been our family mechanic for years and is pretty good but this has him stumped and i need my car...
Sep 16, 2013 at 5:50 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It took 2 years? Good lord!!! As far as the no spark, check to see if the crank sensor was disconnected or damaged when they had the transmission out. It is mounted on side of transaxle housing. As far as th
Sep 16, 2013 at 6:34 PM
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Sorry, the computer went crazy... As far as the fuel pump, he needs to start by checking to see if the pump is getting power. If it is, then the pump has gone bad. If there is no power, have him check at the fuel pump relay to see if there is power there.
Sep 16, 2013 at 6:35 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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So the engine spins over and won't start?You have no spark?Has he made sure he has power and ground to the fuel pump while cranking the engine over? Any codes in the computer?
Sep 16, 2013 at 6:36 PM
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RMARTINJ
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Idk he wasnt there when the guy he hired did the work he just called and said its ready so i bought a new battery and nothin. Hes been trying but hasnt lemme know anything new in about 6 months! Ive called and asked and he just says still workin on it so i think ina few days ima tow the beech home and see what u guys tell me to do. Ive heard of some asd relay? Auto shut down u hink that has something or the crankshaft sensor first?
Sep 16, 2013 at 7:15 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Its possible the ASD relay sounds like the guy who fixed your car is pretty flakey.Charged you 500 for A car that ran before and now doesnt run.
Sep 16, 2013 at 7:49 PM
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RMARTINJ
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Yeah i mean i trust that mechanic haha just not the guy he hired idk him and when he Put it together he messed something up but soon i will tow it home and me and my neighbor are going to get it running but any advice will help
Sep 17, 2013 at 6:30 AM
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When you get the car it will be easier to help you.First see if you have any codes in the computer?See if you have power and ground to the fuel pump while cranking the engine?
Sep 17, 2013 at 11:14 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Saturntech, what do you think about my theory regarding the crank sensor? If they had the flywheel out, they could have pinched a wire, left it disconnected, or even damaged it.
Sep 17, 2013 at 5:53 PM
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That could be a possibility its not hard to pinch wires when removing the transmission and putting it back in.
Sep 17, 2013 at 6:33 PM