2000 Dodge Neon Logo
Posted on Aug 30, 2012

Can the pcm cause the starter not to turn in my 2000 dodge neon?

New starter, new ignition, new cam sensor, new battery w/cables, new key switch. Car wont crank or even turn over when key is turned to start position. good fuses and relays. good continuity from ignition all the way down to starter.

2 Answers

Anonymous

Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

New Friend:

An expert that has 1 follower.

Corporal:

An expert that has over 10 points.

Mayor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 2 times.

  • Contributor 16 Answers
  • Posted on Aug 30, 2012
Anonymous
Contributor
Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

New Friend:

An expert that has 1 follower.

Corporal:

An expert that has over 10 points.

Mayor:

An expert whose answer got voted for 2 times.

Joined: Aug 30, 2012
Answers
16
Questions
0
Helped
5088
Points
53

Is it getting fuel? Check the pressure regulator or the fuel pump. Even if you have the plug wires on wrong it should do something.

Anonymous

Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

New Friend:

An expert that has 1 follower.

Problem Solver:

An expert who has answered 5 questions.

  • Contributor 5 Answers
  • Posted on Oct 01, 2012
Anonymous
Contributor
Level 1:

An expert who has achieved level 1.

New Friend:

An expert that has 1 follower.

Problem Solver:

An expert who has answered 5 questions.

Joined: Oct 01, 2012
Answers
5
Questions
1
Helped
2410
Points
6

Dude I think you have a neutral safety switch problem which sucks as you've replaced everything but it. Try this if you want...just had the same problem. Think mine is either start relay or neutral safety switch. Just took small wire going to clip on starter (brownish) and bared area of wire 6 inches from clip (do not cut) and wrapped bare end of new wire around it, taped with electrical tape, ran that wire to a push button ( I used a horn relay button from Canuck Tire) and wire from other side of button to battery. Turn ignition on,,, push button and instant start. Make sure car is in park. Will replace defective part later but it'll get you to work or wherever and it'll prove it is not the starter motor. Cost of temporary repair.... $6.00 :D If you have 12 volts going to starter on all wires with ignition engaged and nothing happens then you have a bad starter motor period. check ground wires as well.

Ad

5 Related Answers

A

Anonymous

  • Posted on Aug 11, 2008

SOURCE: 2003 Caravan No Crank, 3.3L

This is a bad PCM. Try to disconnect the security system first and if it still does not start then it is the PCM.

Ad

Anonymous

  • 55 Answers
  • Posted on Dec 05, 2008

SOURCE: 92 dodge dakota wont start

I would start with the Starter check for voltage getting to the starter should read 12 volts at both terminals

Anonymous

  • 2920 Answers
  • Posted on Jan 14, 2009

SOURCE: 1994 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9l Turns over wont start

have you checked the crankshaft sensor? thats what gives it spark to the coil then to the plugs

Jonah Oneal

  • 14092 Answers
  • Posted on May 04, 2009

SOURCE: 2004 Dodge Ram wont start

yep its the ignition switch.check all fuses in power distribution center.if they ok.its the switch.

Anonymous

  • 132 Answers
  • Posted on Aug 28, 2009

SOURCE: 2003 Dodge Caravan 3.3 No Crank, No Start

replace the neutral safty switch

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
2answers

Turn on ignition turn key to start position and engine is not cranking over

run the fault codes to check cam/crank position sensor. Check that the cam shaft is turning (broken timing belt /chain) check immobiliser operation
0helpful
1answer

Only have spark to the 2nd and 4th plugs.when key on staes :no bus fuse.

No bus means the computer, transmission module, and body computer are not talking to each other. Sounds like something is not connected, or not compatible.
0helpful
1answer

Car won't crank when trying to start it

Dead battery. Automatic transmission shifter not in PARK. Manual transmission clutch not pushed in or clutch switch defective. Bad battery cable connections. Bad battery cables. Bad starter relay. Bad starter motor. Faulty ignition switch. Malfunctioning transmission range sensor. Wrong key or unprogrammed key for the vehicle. Faulty PCM. Faulty IPC. Faulty BCM. Engine locked-up due to overheating or running out of oil. Interference from aftermarket equipment like an alarm system or remote start....that's some of the reasons this can happen.

It needs to be properly diagnosed so you do not go broke trying to diagnose it by randomly replacing parts.
3helpful
1answer

Car won't start when I turn the key to start the #10 fuse engine relay pops I checked every thing down to the fuel pump and every thing is fine the few times I got it started I took it around the block and...

I had a similar problem where the battery was ok but there was no sound from the starter and also there no lights on in the dash when the key was turned. Checked the fuse and checked wire from the fuse back to the ignition switch. The wire from the fuse was ok in fuse box but had no voltage at the ignition sw. The was also no voltage to terminal 30 in the starter relay. Ran a new wire from the fuse to the ignition and it fixed everything. Check for voltage at terminal 30 on the starter relay
0helpful
2answers

2000 dodge neon no juice to starter

Check the battery cables if there ok then check the fuses there is one for the start that migh have ben blown
1helpful
2answers

Dodge neon 2001 will not crank at all. battery is

solenoid is part of the starter so best bet is to remove and have tested at an auto parts store.
0helpful
1answer

The car want start i think its the key because someone tried to steal the car before

IF YOU SEE CAR SECURITY LIGHT ON.WHEN YOU TURN KEY TO THE START POSITION.NO STARTER NOISE.TURN THE IGNITION KEY IN SWITCH TO THE RUN POSITION FOR 10 MINUTES.IF SECURITY LIGHT IS OFF.TURN OFF IGNITION SWITCH FOR 5 SECONDS.THEN START ENGINE.IS IT STARTS OR NOT. YOUR SECURITY THEFT SYSTEM IS GOING BAD THE DEALERSHIP HAS TO REPLACE BODY CONTROL MODULE WITH NEW IGNITION KEYS AND LOCK CYLINDER AND SWITCH.THEY HAVE TO PROGRAM IT IN TO PCM SO CAR WILL START.MAKE SURE BATTERY IS GOOD IT HAS 12.5 VOLTS AND BATTERY CABLES CLEAN AND TIGHT.BECAUSE A BAD STARTER OR SOLENOID SWITCH AND WEAK BATTERY WILL CAUSE NO START UP.
0helpful
1answer

Car wont turn over,tested the starter,replaced the starter relay,new batt cables and batt,still wont turn over

Try the ignition switch (the actual part with the keys). You can actually try starting the car without using the keys. You can do this by hot wiring.
0helpful
1answer

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE NEON I JUST BOUGHT WITH NO KEYS . I TOOK OUT THE IGNITION AND GOT A USED ONE FROM A INTREPID WITH THE IMMOBILIZER I GUESS ITS CALLED I CANT GET IT TO START THE CAR THE KEY TURNS AND...

if you turned the key with the ignition with the imobilizer, you now have to get the right ignition and a new PCM because the PCM now thinks the car has SKIM (imobilizer)
0helpful
1answer

Starter clicking

check starter relay.
Not finding what you are looking for?

635 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Dodge Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Thomas Perkins
Thomas Perkins

Level 3 Expert

15088 Answers

Arnie Burke
Arnie Burke

Level 3 Expert

7339 Answers

Are you a Dodge Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...