2006 chrysler pacifica cranks but wont start

While dealing with a car that won't start is always frustrating, it's even worse when the engine cranks, but the car still doesn't start. Unlike a problem like a dead battery, which usually causes no response at all, the cranking gives you false hope. There are a number of things that could cause this problem, and the best way to find the root of the issue is to bring your Subaru to an authorized dealership service center for a proper diagnosis. You'll find five potential causes of this problem below so you can see how complex the issue is.

5. Empty Gas Tank

Your engine needs fuel, spark, and air to run, and an empty fuel tank means that no fuel is getting to the engine. This isn't always due to people parking a car with the fuel tank needle below the "E." Instead, it may be caused by a problem with the vehicle. A gas tank leak may be to blame, or your fuel gauge may be broken.

4. Faulty Fuel Pump or Relay

Of course, it's not just an empty tank that can keep fuel from getting to the engine. The fuel pump is the component that's responsible for getting gasoline from the tank to the fuel injectors, by way of fuel lines. If the fuel pump isn't working, little or no fuel may be getting through. The pump itself could be the problem; like all mechanical components, these pumps don't last forever. But it could also be that the fuel pump relay is damaged. When our technicians diagnose your vehicle, they'll be able to tell whether the fuel pump needs to be replaced, or if just the relay will need replacement.

3. Failing Battery or Starter Motor

This is a tricky one. A dead battery or a failed starter motor will not allow the engine to crank at all. But these components don't always fail suddenly one day. If a battery is low on energy, or if the connections are loose, your engine may be able to crank, but it may not start--or it may take several tries. Similarly, a starter motor that's beginning to fail may still crank the engine, but won't be powerful enough for it to start. If it's the starter motor, you may hear odd noises in addition to the regular (though extended) cranking.

2. Blown Fuse

Your vehicle is equipped with a number of fuses. These are designed to blow and break the circuit if there's a surge of energy that could damage the components. If there has been a surge, a fuse that controls the fuel pump, the fuel injectors, or another component that's vital for your car's functioning, it may be the cause of your car's failure to start. Unlike most of the other problems, this is one that you can check yourself, if you want. It may still include pulling and checking a number of fuses, but if you find one that has blown, try replacing it and seeing if that solves the problem.

1. Bad Sensors

The computer in your Subaru gets its information from a number of sensors. Sensors that fail to send information to the computer may cause the engine to run less efficiently, and they can sometimes be the cause of an engine that won't start. One common culprit for this problem is the crankshaft position sensor, which measures the position and speed of the crankshaft. The computer uses the information from this sensor to know when to fire the spark plugs. If the sensor isn't working, the spark plugs won't fire, keeping the engine from starting. The same thing can happen with the camshaft position sensor or the throttle position sensor.

There are a number of issues that can go wrong with starting system and make your 2007 Chrysler Pacifica car won’t start or hard time to start – This article guides you through some of the facts behind the starting system, and the components that may be to blame, and tells you what action you can take to try to remedy each situation.

No lights on the 2007 Chrysler Pacifica dashboard

If no lights coming on in the dashboard and no other electrical consumers work, the battery could be completely dead or there is no connection between the battery and the vehicle electrical system. Check if the battery terminals look tight. If the battery is completely dead, jump starting might help.

2007 Chrysler Pacifica the key won’t turn in the ignition

If the key won’t turn in the ignition, it could be for a couple of reasons: Often this happens when the steering is locked by the ignition lock with the front wheels turned aside or when one of the front wheels is pushed against something. In this case, try turning the steering wheel left and right while gently jiggling the ignition key – this might help to release the steering lock.

2007 Chrysler Pacifica No Start, No Sound, No Crank when you turn the key in the ignition:

If nothing happens when you turn the ignition key to the “Start” position, it means that the starter motor doesn’t turn over the engine. Most commonly this could be caused by a low/dead battery or there is no connection between the battery and starter.

Check the battery and the terminal cable connections. If they look really corroded, you need to clean the battery posts and cable connectors or replace the cables and try to start the engine. Also check the starter. The solenoid attached to the top of the starter can fail, as well as the components inside. Replace starter solenoid, starter contacts, starter assembly or repair starter circuit as required.

The 2007 Chrysler Pacifica car makes a clicking noise but won’t start:

If you turn the key to the “Start” position, but the engine won’t crank; all you hear is a single click or repeated clicking coming from the engine compartment. Very often this could be caused by a low battery or poor connection between the battery and starter.

Check the battery and the terminal cable connections. If they look really corroded, you need to clean the battery posts and cable connectors or replace the cables and try to start the engine. Also check the starter. The solenoid attached to the top of the starter can fail, as well as the components inside. Replace starter solenoid, starter contacts, starter assembly or repair starter circuit as required.

The 2007 Chrysler Pacifica engine cranks over but won’t start:

There are many possible causes, but we know it is neither a battery nor a starter problem. Just remember: a vehicle will always require air, fuel, and the ignition to operate.

Check the fuel. You may be out of fuel, or the fuel isn’t getting to your engine. If the wrong amount of fuel is being injected into the combustion chamber, or being injected at the wrong time, the engine will not start. Again, this will be a case where the engine cranks over, but will not actually run. This could be caused by a few different parts including the fuel pump, fuel filter, fuel injectors, and fuel lines. Some of those options are a stretch, but do have an effect on the system. Start with the fuel injectors, and make sure they are clean.

If it’s not a fuel problem, the electrical spark isn’t getting through to the spark plugs. Check the spark. Without spark to ignite the fuel mix in the combustion chamber, the engine will not start. It will turn over or “crank over” but will never actually run.  Spark issues are not limited to the plugs. Check the spark plug wires, the distributor or module, and plug gap. These all have a huge effect on the function of the ignition system.

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