2001 Chrysler Concorde LXi

Need a little help, my 2001 Concorde has difficulty starting sometimes. 3.2L V6. I get in to start it, turn the ignition and nothing, then I'll turn the ignition and it'll start right up and run fine. Sometimes it starts on the first turn, sometimes on the 3rd. Sometimes I'll turn the ignition and hold it and it'll start after 2 or 3 seconds. I think it might be electrical, but I'm not sure, I just want to be pointed in the right direction so I can start to analyze it before I decide to take it into my mechanic. Thanks,

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ThaBigCheese
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If you mean that you turn the key, and the starter does not turn (total silence other than maybe a click), then most likely the starter solenoid contacts are shot - almost always the cause of this symptom in Chrysler cars, including the LH's (300M, Concorde, Intrepid, LHS). Do a search on this newsgroup or on the 300M forum

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and you'll find instructions as well as ideas for good, inexpensive sources for the contacts from local (rebuilder) or internet/mail order sources. The good news: Inexpensive parts, relatively easy job to replace, you don't have to replace the whole starter. Bad news: None. The (distant) second most likely cause would be a poor connection at the positive jump post connection (passenger side near top front of engine), or at the battery. Next suspect would be bad ignition switch.

A betting man would say bad starter solenoid contacts.

BTW - come on over the 300M Club and forums - great place to hang out and get information on your car. I personally own two 2nd gen. Concordes. There are no good "Concorde" forums, but the Concordes and M's are 95+% the same car mechanically and electrically, and they will welcome you.

Bill Putney (To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my address with the letter 'x')

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ThaBigCheese via CarKB.com

You're welcome. Yes - let us know. (BTW - it's the solenoid *contacts* that need to be changed - not the solenoid - probably just a typo on your part - but thought I'd make sure you understand.)

Bill Putney (To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my address with the letter 'x')

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Bill Putney

How many of those fancy key fobs come with the 2007 Town & Country Touring?

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Ron Johnson

I think you're in the wrong thread.

Bill Putney (To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my address with the letter 'x')

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