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New battery, new starter relay, checked starter its good. now what??

3.3 liter changed computer also

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If the car is turning over and not starting or is it dead at the key nothing!! If it turns over but not starting check for spark at the plugs at least one if there is none check fuel pump sometimes if there's no spark the fuel pump will not pump its a safety thing so the engine won't fill /flood with gas other thing is timing chain / belt but I think if its a intripid 3.3 its a chain hard fix most places will say junk it because of the high labour cost but it can be done by yourself if done one same thing no fire timing chain broke

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