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Old 06-13-2003, 01:16 PM
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My friend owns a LeBaron and when he turns the key he gets nothing from the engine. His radio/lights work, but the engine won't start. He isn't getting a rolling of the engine either. Any ideas?
Old 06-13-2003, 01:20 PM
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How many miles??
Could be timing belt :notcool:
Old 06-13-2003, 01:22 PM
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I asked him and he said that he checked all the belts and they looked normal.
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guhh...the timing belt is under a cover...he won't be able to see it.
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so...the engine won't even crank over?
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btw...I know what's wrong:


Originally posted by Crash&Burn
My friend owns a LeBaron
Old 06-13-2003, 01:26 PM
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Yeah, I already made fun of him for that. And no, the engine won't crank.
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first..replace the battery with a new one. if that doesn't work, check ignition/starter fuses. if THAT doesn't work...roll it off a cliff.
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Here is how to fix it.

1. open gas cap
2. take shop rag and place in gas tank
3. use a match or lighter to light said shop rag
4. run
5. get marshmallows for ensuing fire
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I really doubt it would be something with the battery seeing as he still has the use of all his lights and his radio.

I do like the second solution, though.



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