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> On Jan 8, 3:34 am, Bill Putney <b...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> sharma.deepa...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> > On Jan 7, 8:43 pm, "Daniel Who Wants to Know"
>> > <danielthechs...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> >> <sharma.deepa...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>news:b388a1da-c9d5-4a35-ac8e-191007b3153c@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> >>> I have chrysler concorde 1999 3.2L Lxi the engine has been working
ok
>> >>> and I have been doing my oil changes before time around 4000K to
keep
>> >>> a smooth ride. Yesterday I parked my car and went in for grocerys
and
>> >>> came back to find out its not starting at all. I tried to start it
>> >>> for
>> >>> about 5 mins but no response. I opened the hood took my engine oil
>> >>> stick out, put that back in and it started working all by itself.
>> >>> Does
>> >>> anybody has an idea if this is an indication to a bigger problem to
>> >>> come in near future.
>> >>> Deepak Sharma
>> >> If it just clicked when you turned the key to start then it is time
to
>> >> replace the starter solenoid contacts and plunger and clean all the
>> >> main
>> >> electrical connections such as the battery terminals. If it cranked
>> >> but
>> >> didn't fire we can't help you without more info.
>>
>> > Thanks Daniel, your answer explains a lot. I freaked out because I
>> > came by some forms which read stuff like concorde Lxi total engine
>> > failure and stuff. Also one last question how much do you think
>> > getting the electrical signals and starter solenoid fixed.
>>
>> I don't know what forums you were reading, but the 3.2L engine is
*very*
>> reliable. What I think you were probably reading about is the 2.7L
>> engine of the Concorde LX (one of which I own - actually I own one of
>> each - one '98 LXi, one '99 LX).
>>
>> If it is in fact the starter solenoid contacts (fairly likely), the
>> contacts can be had fromwww.partamerica.comfor around $18 including
>> ****pping. Enter your car info. and search on the word "solenoid". One
>> of your choices will be "Starter Solenoid Repair Kit" - click on it -
>> that's the one you want. If you pay someone to replace them, it would
>> be a couple hours labor probably. You might just have them replace the
>> starter, but frankly, I would trust an OEM starter a few years old
(with
>> your new solenoid contacts) than most of the aftermarket rebuilt
>> starters - my personal opinion.
>>
>> BTW - the second reply that you responded to was not Daniel, and I am
>> yet a third responder to your initial post. Good advice from all three
>> IMO.
>>
>> Bill Putney
>> (To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my
>> address with the letter 'x')
>
> Thanks again, search on google for Concorde heater problem. Thanks for
> the heads up on the price man.
Sorry for not replying myself but it looks like others have the situation
under control. I was at my cousin's house and couldn't check or reply to
this thread.
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