engine doesnt turn over - headlights work, turn signals dont
 

ok, i have a 97-98 dodge stratus, and this evening upon taking my
leave from work I go to start my car to leave, and at first the key
would turn in the ignition, but the engine would not turn... i kept
trying and eventually the engine turned and revved up for half a
second only to shut off again, this time taking out my cd player,
heater, turn signals and windshield wipers..

basically all i have left is my headlights, dashboard and interior
lights..

some people are thinking it was a starter problem, or perhaps the
ignition switch...

anybody have any ideas? anything is helpful
- gary

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engine doesnt turn over - headlights work, turn signals dont
 

okay - ignition switch was changed and that wasn’t the problem.
battery has been ruled out... and it’s stumped 4 garages and now we’re
consulting the dodge dealer...

"xekushion" wrote:
> ok, i have a 97-98 dodge stratus, and this evening upon taking
> my leave from work I go to start my car to leave, and at first
> the key would turn in the ignition, but the engine would not
> turn... i kept trying and eventually the engine turned and
> revved up for half a second only to shut off again, this time
> taking out my cd player, heater, turn signals and windshield
> wipers..
>
> basically all i have left is my headlights, dashboard and
> interior lights..
>
> some people are thinking it was a starter problem, or perhaps
> the ignition switch...
>
> anybody have any ideas? anything is helpful
> - gary

engine doesnt turn over - headlights work, turn signals dont
 

xekushion wrote:
> ok, i have a 97-98 dodge stratus, and this evening upon taking my
> leave from work I go to start my car to leave, and at first the key
> would turn in the ignition, but the engine would not turn... i kept
> trying and eventually the engine turned and revved up for half a
> second only to shut off again, this time taking out my cd player,
> heater, turn signals and windshield wipers..
>
> basically all i have left is my headlights, dashboard and interior
> lights..
>
> some people are thinking it was a starter problem, or perhaps the
> ignition switch...
>
> anybody have any ideas? anything is helpful
> - gary
>
Sounds like a bad ground between the battery and engine. When you
started the engine the other ground connections could not handle the
current and got fried.

Gyz