Won't Start-Intermittantly

my car did that once. starter engaged but it just wouldnt turn over. i let it sit for about 2 minutes and then it started right up. havent had an issue since.

I have had the same problem with my 2008 300C - the engine turns over but won't fire. It's now happened to me 3 times, the first time I called the warranty number and they sent out a Chrysler technician who couldn't find any fault so tried pulling fuses, then it started. I took it to the dealer and they said there were a number of minor faults registering on their computer which they cleared. The second time the Chrysler technician again connected his laptop and couldn't find a fault but when he disconnected it and it started, I then took it to the dealer I bought it from and they replaced the crankshaft sensor, saying that was the problem. Yesterday it happened again and I got towed to the same dealer who said that their diagnostics computer said there was a problem with sooting up and the gas analyser and that they had to drive it for 20 miles and reset the system, they also updated the software and are "confident" that it wont happen again. We'll see!

did it happen again since they updated the software and stuff?

check the fuel pump pressure and fuel gauges..they might need a repair or a change. http://chrysler300.org/

No thankfully it hasn't happened since, so I hope its cured because I'm not outwith the warranty period - have you had the same problem?

Yes I have the same problem. If its cold outside the car starts up fine, but when its warm out that's when I have the problem. I'll turn the key and all it does is click. So I would turn the key over and over until the car starts. Most times its about 5 times to finally get it to start. I don't know much about cars but I know its not the starter or the battery. I'm just trying to find out what the problem could be cause I don't have a warranty on the car so whatever I get fixed it will come out of pocket.

It's definitely not the battery but it may be the the starter - I live in Scotland so I've not had to try starting it when its warm outside! Joking aside, my problem was slightly different, mine's didn't just click, the engine actually turned over and would continue to turn over until I let the key go, but the engine would not fire up and run by itself.

i have a chrysler 300c 2007 model diesel auto im having the same problem engine started for a sec and run now it wont start at all starter just clicks foned the dealership who we bought the car off. would not help us at all in reguards to why the engine wont start please could any one give us advice please thank you

it can be very much a fuel gauge issue or the cause can be a faulty fuel pressure pump which fails to pump the right amount of fuel at times causing the issue. http://chrysler300.org/

I have a 2007 300 Touring. It has had a problem starting for a month or more, turning over, but not starting. This seems to only be after it has been sitting for a couple of hours or more. This week it stalled on the interstate, I had it towed, and the shop replaced the fuel pump. It ran great on the drive home, but did the very same thing the next morning. Is it my fuel filter, a sensor, or regulator, and could it have made my fuel pump go out? HELP PLEASE!!!

i am having the same problem with my 2007 limited 300 all the lights, radio, nav, etc work just fine. it wants to start just wont fire, i have took the car to the shop and they cant find anything wrong with the car, she didnt miss a beat the four days it was there, so brought it home and been doing fine for 2weeks and tonight i went to go home and it would not start haaaa please somebody help

Sorry I Can't be more helpful, but since they diagnosed the problem as sooting up and the gas analyser then drove it for 20 miles, reset the systemand updated the software, I've not had a repeat of the problem and that's over a year now, so "touch wood" it's cured.

Eddie_G1 -- I have a Chrysler 300M and it has developed the same start fine in the mornings but after engine warms up and shuts up, it won't fire. I've had all sensors replaced, new spark plugs, air filter, etc. In your fix - what do you mean "a problem with sooting up and the gas analyser". What software did the dealership update? I would be so grateful for a reply since I have had it taken to 4 different mechanics plus dealership.

"A problem with sooting up and gas analyser" is the phrase the dealer used, exactly what they meant by that I can't be certain, but I assumed the sooting up was caused by the fact that the majority of my journeys are short and local. I know diesel engines need to work hard from time to time otherwise they tend to soot-up. They were not any more specific about the gas analyser fault and the software they updated I took to mean the engine control system. Hope this is of some help, but your problem sounds different from mine, since mine just wouldn't start at all - nothing to do with warming up first.

I have a similar issue but a little more strange. My 07 300 would not turn over once the key was engaged to start, it would only start at night or early mornings ( cooler weather). So I pulled out the starter and had it tested, and it was bad. I replaced the starter and at first it seemed fine. A week later, the starter was bad again and now will not start at all. The warranty has expired so I am trying to avoid the dealer for now. Any suggestions/ ideas?

I have a 2007 Chrysler 300 Touring. I'm having a consistency start up problem, sometimes I have to crank it for 2-4 seconds and it starts right up. I want to say that 6 out of 10 times it start right up. *One thing I have noticed is that Every time I pump a full tank on the car, when I turn it on to leave from the gas station it does not start right up I have to crank it for 2-4 seconds. I called the dealer (don’t have warranty) and they told me that they will charge me $135 to take a look at the car and tell me what's wrong. I told them about my visits to the gas station and they told me that I can give them $20 enough to get a full tank on the car and that they will take the car to the gas station to experience the problem and troubleshoot right then in there. I haven't done it because it seems like the dealers are just guessing in most cases or they say that they didn't find anything wrong and we continue with our problem. During this economic crisis I don’t have money to spend on guesses. Does anyone relate to my car's symptoms’?? Any solutions? I hope we find a cure for everyone, such nice cars to be having these problems..

how much did that cost or was it under warranty?

Fortunately for me it was done under warranty.

It won't start right up at all some times I have to give it some minutes to rest then it starts up, it's at the dealership now

2007 Chrysler 300 2.7 Car won't start all I'm getting is a click and when I try to turn lights on they flicker. No crank at all. When I boosted it one time it started without a problem. Tried to boost it again but not starting this time. Seems like something is draining the battery. Mechanic once told me the starter could be stuck in the on position therefore draining battery. Could this be true?

Don't have an answer. I left this afternoon to go put gas in my car, everything was fine, i came back to crank up my car, and the car wouldn't start. i have full power in the car, but it wont start. my neighbor tried to jump it, but to no avail. All i heard was a click noise whenever i turned the ignition.

The cars needs to be recalled i had a 2006 Chrysler 300 AWD 2.7 and i had to sue the dealership to get my money back, i owned the car for 100 days and it was in the shop for 55 out of those 100 days due to this problem, they never found out the problem, and they will not find the issue, we need to file a class action law suit against Chrysler

I have a 2005 Chrysler 300 Limited, and my car started acting up this morning. It will start, but would shut right off. I don't understand what's going on, but it's ashamed all the money we spend to purchase a car that eventually wouldn't start later on!! I think we should start a class action suit on Chrysler for this faulty make of the 300's!! My warranty been went out & the dealership for Chrysler in my area is very expensive.

I have a 300c 2008 chrysler srt.This morning my car started up for 3 sec then into shut down.did that several times,same problem occured.took it to dealers,they think its the whin and e l v unit.which is alomost 900.00 pounds.i just got a call back saying its still not starting up.can anyone help me please!!!

After thinking about it so much not wanting to take my car to the dealership because it was going to be expensive. I been dealing with the start up problem for over 2 years now. I got tired of the issue and finally decided to take the car in to the Chrysler Dealership. They ran a diagnostics for 1 day to tell me that the fuel pump is working fine and that they did not find anything wrong with the car. Here is what the mechanic said "Take it, drive it around and see if it happens again" at the point I got upset and told him that something definitely wrong with the car because I've experienced it for over 2 years, it happens everyday. After they noticed I was upset, they sent a fax to corporate for any suggestions, which took most of the following day because I left it over night. Finally I called them at the end of the day and they told me that corporate suggested a couple of things that it could be however, they were going to charge me to guess which was were I drew the line. I told them try them on the car if it fixes the problem I'll pay with joy otherwise I'm not going to pay for you to guess and they did not accept.. what a surprise. I'm planning to take it to a recommended general mechanic, I'll post any good results if any.

I took my 300 to a general mechanic. He checked for any codes and it did not have any. He told me that the spark plugs needed to get replaced and that he suggested a fuel system decarbonizer along with a fuel injector cleaner in the gas tank. After $400 I took it home, the car run a lot better and quieter engine. Once I filled up the tank, leaving from the gas station it did it again (took 3 seconds of cranking to fire up). I called him back and he suggested to go into the dealership and ask them to check for any computer updates which they should of done the last time I took the car in (3-4 months ago and paid $300+ so they could tell me that the fuel pump has good pressure). I did some more research and found this link: http://www.300cforums.com/forums/general-discussion-issues-trouble- shooting/99598-your-300c-hesitating-start-up.html They replaced the Cramshaft Position Sensor and it fixed the problem, I went to pick up the sensor at the Chrysler dealership for $17 thinking I would give it a world since its not expensive. I'm going to replace it today, will see... I'll keep updating.

Just an FYI for everybody with the same Chrysler 300 problem as mine. I replaced the Camshaft Position Sensor and my car has not hesitated to start up anymore, it start up like a champ!! Thanks to everyone for inputting all their comments and experiences. Good luck to those seeking a fix.

We have the same problem, car starts up but turns right off... it has happened a few times before, but now it's everyone we start our 2006 300c. We have replaced the Camshaft sensor, but still does the same thing. Starts then shuts off, and then it doesn't turn over just clicks at times. NO readings with the codes that are showing any concerns with anything. Help!

Verolovato...if your car starts and then shuts off you have a different issue than these people. My car started doing that before I got rid of it. I suspected the oil pump was going out.

Our car has been cranking, turning on then shutting offer right after the first idle. It has happened everytime we started the car in the past 2 days.... looked everywhere on the internet. We removed the IOD Fuse 1 (relay) in the fuse box. I read it has 60 amp, but ours was 20 amp..???? go figure. We took that out for 10 minutes, and replaced it, then we replaced the battery in the key because the key is electrical..and once that was done. it started up each time 6 times times and still going. We will most likely get new keys and reproagramm to our car (we need new keys). Hope this helps if anyone is having the same issues with 2006 300c Hemi Chrysler having issues keeping the car running, after starting. Good Luck!

WE HAD OUR START PROBLEM FIXED...SO FAR SO GOOD. Our car has been cranking, turning on then shutting offer right after the first idle. It has happened everytime we started the car in the past 2 days.... looked everywhere on the internet. Then found from a Chrysler post/Mechanice..to remove the IOD Fuse 1 (relay) in the fuse box, will will reset your Wireless contro module, from what I've rad. We took that out for 10 minutes, and replaced it as I had read, then then we replaced the battery in the key because battery was dying (car trunk was not opeing with key was a clue)..and once that was done. it started up each time 6 times times and still going. We will most likely get new keys and reproagramm to our car (we need new keys), since our keys are really old. The keys are programmed to you specific vehicle,so the battery needs to be perfect in order for the key to work appropriately. Hope this helps if anyone is having the same issues with 2006 300c Hemi Chrysler having issues keeping the car running, after starting. Good Luck!

having issues with you chrysler try this link, they seem to know what they are talkikng about. http://www.justanswer.com click on mechanics tab, and choose your vehicle model. Good Luck,

After years of holding off and not wanting to go to the dealership, I finally couldn't take it anymore and finally got the problem fixed. Ok so, first they thought it was my starter. They replaced it and problem wasn't fixed yet. Then they noticed that the system was poorly connected to the power distribution center ( I think this  was the problem). But anyways, after wires were connected properly, the new starter was bad and they replaced another one. While doing all that and trying to move hoses and other things out the way, they caused an old hose to leak. To shorten up the  story, car is fixed and hasn't had a starting problem in over 8 months. Thank goodness. Everything cost 500, it would've been only 300 if they were more careful when removing other parts. Other than that, I am happy I don't have to stress over that stupid starting problem. 

I found the same issue as Linda. I only have the issue when it's hot outside. They do need to recall the 300. it seems like it's a real problem for everyone.

Had a no start issue with my 300m, sometimes it started and sometimes it didnt... I change the battery, clean the post and wires, and it still did it... one day driving to work, I lost cruise control but just before losing CC my rpm's went to red line then back down to 0 and I lost transmission for a bit and then it came back. I drove to work like normal but with no CC. I get back home and now the car wont start, i let it sit a couple of hours and then it started. this went on and it was becoming harder and harder to start.. it would even turn off while driving.. Its a 1999 Chrysler 300m, 3.5l... I was told fuel pump, computer and Cam Positioning Sensor and Crankshaft Position Sensor... I change the Cam Sensor and it seem to work for a bit but started again so I also change the Crankshaft Sensor and so far so Good... Keep your fingers crossed and i hope this help anyone who has similar problems... Cost at AutoZone about 45 bucks a piece. The cam is in the front of the car where the hose goes in to the block in the center of the Block.. great YouTube Video and the Crankshaft sensor is located on the Passenger Side behind the tire, (easy access by taking tire off) its on the tranny inbetween the bell housing and tranny. The bolt is 10mm and just one...

My 2008 Chrysler 300 will occasionally stutter when trying to start it. It sounds like it's trying to turn over but it takes a while. Dealership says it needs an internal fuel pressure regulator. I hope this is what is actually needs. After reading all these posts, not sure. Only had the car for 3 months, good thing I got the extended warranty because this fix is over $1,000. I think there will be a class action lawsuit or else a recall on this issue.

Jus same prob called AA found that spade connector on starter motor loose cured

I have a 07 sebring. Once every so often it was stuttering when starting. Then upon turning the key it would start to turnover and then continue with a clicking sound. I had battery alternator and starter checked, all fine. The mechanic said it was the fuel pump which I had replaced $840 dollars. Now a month later its started again> Now the mechanic says spark plugs??? I don't think that could be it? Please help I don't have money to waste on guesses

When I first got the 300 I loved it but now I wana run it into the water front it's crazy how we all have the same problem with the 300

Dodge Charger Wont Start. I had the same problem with my 2006 dodge charger R/T (roughly same for Chrysler 300) but mine has the kill switch added and has a different fuse for the "starter". Car would not start and clicking noise (small wiggle) may have been coming from the broken fuse under the hood but I was was alone and couldn't check. Light, Radio, etc worked fine and jump starts worked if cable and donor battery could handle it. I checked some other fuses that above people have commented on by switching them with the same amp fuses from other LOW PRIORITY components (of the same amp amount don't forget) This saves some money and time by checking fuses yourself. ⎈FIX!!!- I replaced slot #33 (says "starter" in picture) with part 05269988AA which cost $19 at a dodge or chrysler dealership. I can't use my kill switch at the moment but at least my car starts. Peep the link below for info from others and where I got my info http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/Discussion-t32276_ds501179

Somebody help me dnt knw wuts wrong with my radio it wont turn on. I have a Chrysler 300 yr 07, I bought it a new battery cause the old one was not working properly. When the new one was put it and I turned my car on my radio would not turn on.=(

I am having the same issue with my 300, I had to replace the Coolant housing unit for the second time. Went the dealership they can not keep that part in stock because so many ppl are having the same issue. Now after replacing that part the tech drove my car around to ensure their was no problems, went to start the car back up and guess what it will not start(catch no fire at all). they design these cars but cant tell you what is wrong with them.. Chrylser 300 are very expensive...

I am having the same problems with a 2008 300 Touring series. the car dies in traffic and won't start. The dealership says they can't duplicate the same problem. I have also had the AC comprosser last May 2013 and I just had the AC clutch changed this month April 2014. The dealership refuses to allow me to review the factory website that they are receiving their information from about specific problems like these.

I have a 99 Chrysler 300 when I got the car it would shut down took it back to dealer had battery cables checked they said nothing was wrong with the car it would try and shut down on me while driving then my car would not start at all late it set for a month switch the starter relay fuse the car started drive the car for a week started doing it again now my car won't start at all it's stuck at work tried jumping it won't start changed 3 fuses under the hood didn't help I have power just won't start ......

try the battery in the key first off! ...CR2032 ..... THE BATTERY IN THE KEY WILL BE THE ANSWER MOST OFTEN! ....$2 EACH! ....BLESSINGS and no more FRUSTRATIONS!

...also the gas tank is a bummer --- you should not fill it all the way. Nor should you leave the pump nozzle resting by itself in the gas tank receptacle hole. Somehow the pressure of the hose hanging down on the intake hole may add a problem in the pressurization of the tank which is under your rear seat. ....the tank is a real BUMMER. and the PUMP may cost you $400 plus LABOR! ....Major BUMMER!

I have a similar problem. I turn the key and get nothing but all the lights in the dash board comes on, even the radio. I tested the battery and it's good. I test the Starter and was bad. I put a new starter and getting nothing when I turn the key again. I tested all the fuses Under the hood and in the trunk. Tested all relay fuses too. I need some help.

You know that ignition switch recall because you might bump your keys while driving and the car shuts down? Turns out that the same problem can keep your 300 from starting. This recall has been in place for nearly a year and they still aren't shipping the replacement parts to the dealerships. Ours is being overnighted from a secret bunker in an undisclosed location.

Gas Guage wasn't registering correctly. Showed 3/8's of a tank of gas but was empty. Big problem for Chrysler owners. Good problem for mechanics. If car won't start put in gas first before doing anything especially if under half tank.

I have an 2008 300 Limited, having the intermittent start/no start issue, key fob batteries replaced, my PCM has been flashed, charging and starting system tested and I am having the problem still. Car is going to shop Monday.......................any suggestions/codes, spells or dances that can be suggested! Alabama

2004 Chrysler 300m 3.5 v6 - similar issues! Cruise control stopped working and transmission shifted abruptly. Then car cranks over but doesn't fire unless you either hold the gas peddle down or pump it repeatedly. Code shows cam/crank position sensor. Checked ground straps and three out of four were broken, battery tests ok and connections look good. Why would it start pumping the accelerator? Doesn't make any sense on a fuel objected car? Going to change cam sensor first then crank sensor. Any suggestions???

If your Chrysler shuts off after you fill your gas tank all the way up it is your gas tank their is a recall on the 19 gallon tanks it is the purge valve oh not a recall they extended a life time warranty for them I got mine replaced for free. Now I am have the click problem when I try to start it and my warranty sucks

FYIGFFUUTIJUJ.......YOU WERE RIGHT THANKS...THE GAS GAUGE WAS READING 3/8 TANK BUT IT WAS REALLY EMPTY....AFTER ALL THE CPU DIG....ALL IT NEEDED WAS SUM GAS...PEOPLE PUT GAS IN YA CAR FIRST ...THEN TRY SUMTHIN ELSE.......THANKS AGAIN FYI.......

Car would crank sometimes. Then when leaving work it wouldn't start. Or it would and then die. Then it would take about 3-5 tried to get it to crank. Then I would mash the gas to help idle it. Then one day it wouldn't let me accelerate past 2000 rpms. And when I tried. It would bog down. At first thought it was Cam position sensor. But that didn't work. Got in the car the next day and it fired right up. Went inside to let it warm up came outside all fine. Still wouldn't let me go over 2000 rpms called my old man and he said it was the actuator pin in the ignition. Told me to turn the key slowly but smoothly and bingo it worked. Had to replace the back part of the two piece ignition switch. The old one was pretty rounded off. But the new one had nice edges for kicking the signal to the wiring harness.

I have a 2002 Chrysler 300m need to hold key sometimes for 5seconds then it starts sometimes starts OK dealer says the manifold has crack making it not what to start sometimes

check if it has gas...sometimes the gas gauge says yes but it empty.....the gauge dont work sometimes...thats what happen to mines 2010...

I have a 2008 Chrysler 300 touring I had the worst luck with this car running since day one it shut off in traffic, replaced alternator day two it comes back new parts running again shuts off again shortly after in which I was frustrated and just brought a $200 battery for nothing it was dead the next morning after the 3rd alternator and battery it ran fine for months they charged it to the alternator being defective long story short my battery light comes back on I discover the alternator is not charging I figure it just couldn't be that again my mechanic pushed the alternator connector plug in and the battery light went off thought it was that simple it was back charging the battery after it completely died I gave up went to a shop that does electrical work and I had already replaced the alternator connector plug as well to rule that out since it obviously had something to do with the alternator turns out the wires that connect to the alternator the starter wire's had burned out they rebuild my alternator it's been fine since

I have a 2005 Chrysler 300 Hemi and my car won't start I put new spark plugs new starter new EGR valve new crankshaft sensor new camshaft sensor and it still won't start can someone please help me

It was my alternator wire's and I got the alternator rebuilt

My alternator is fine I got that tested too that only keeps the battery charged my car won't crank

One day I drove to my office to pick up some document and when I returned to start my Chrysler 300 2005, it failed to start. I had to tow it to a shop and they found out that the starter is blown, they replaced the starter and the key won't start the car but when they connected a wire to the ends of the starter, the car started. But when I turn the car off with the key it turns off but will not start the car. They told me to call locksmith to have my key checked. The locksmith told me nothing is wrong with my key. What could be the problem?

Having problems with my 06 Chrysler after changing fuel pump and alternator it starts but as soon as I pump gas it won't start

Today I drove my 2004 Chrysler 400 and shut it off. 30 minutes later I went to start it. It turned over with no power/battery issues but just wouldn't fire. I attempted 4 times (not to over do it) about 4-5 seconds each attempt. It wouldn't start! Now I'm upset thinking I have a issue on my hands. I walked away for about 30 minutes to calm down. I went back to look under the hood. Before I did I thought to myself, "let me try it again!" It started right up like nothing was wrong. I shut off and restarted about 5 times and no issues. I'm baffled! I hope it was just a fluke BUT It will way on my mind not wanting to be stranded in the future. This is weird!

We have 1999 Chrysler 300 m turn key to start up, lights all come on but does not start up

Really NO solution to this problem ! Chrysler has to know how to fix it, or should, get out of the business ! SO many people with the SAME PROBLEM and no dealership has a fix ! Chrysler dealerships don,t need to sell vehicles to stay in business, just keep charging the public the crazy coat for repairs they can, fix !

so many Chryslers, so many people having the same problems. I have a 2004 diesel voyager. Intermittent starting problem for the last 6 months, now a permanent starting problem. Battery fine, fuel fine, turn key, hear a tick and then.............nothing. I am about to cure the problem by getting the scrap merchant to come and collect this piece of shite and by myself another Peugeot. You have to beat them to death!

I fixed my 2006/300/v6 by getting a new engine module --- $12-15 at local auto-parts --- NO Problems since! I must have spent $2,000 having towing, auto parts and even gas tank pump and another $3000 in missed working, and other opportunities while stranded on the side of the road. Pop the box and replace the module and see what happens next!

Well, if you check fuses, alternator, battery, starter, and all that is good it's goin to be the Dorman ignition eacuator. But before you go for it check youtube and how to replace it so you have an idea. For that little thing the mechanics will charge you lots of money. Now if you already did this and still won't work then you have something more serious.

For Chrysler owners who when you turn the key, all lights come on, your battery seems charged, but it won't crank and won't start... It could be your key or something in the key ignition. Try to wiggle and shake your key while in the key ignition. That should get it started. Get it fixed cause it will give you more problems along the road. Hope that's helpful

My 2008 Chrysler 300 touring: I turn the key to start up, lights all come on but does not start up. I learned of a recall of the key ignition switch. Took It to dealership. They replaced the key switch (free) and gave me a new key with brand new batteries. No more problem for over a year, however, the weather got cold and now the car is very slow in starting up. I turn the key and 5-6 secs it starts up. Sometime it does not start so I turn the key off and back on, it starts.

Please if any one can be some help I have a 300 Chrysler,2006 my key panel got wet so In using the key the car shut down and restart a day later but my horn does work are my air conditioning we replaced the furse but it reject it what the world could be wrong .

Hello, Reading all theses problems, in our experience with the 300c Model diesel... the fuel pressure is the problem most of the time.. Try this, Turn the key on till you have your lights up, leave it for 4- 5 minutes. Then try and start it up, you should find it will have pressured the system and will start up... if not it's not you fuel pump, but this is mostly the problem

2006 Chrysler 300c Hemi want start.... It'll start but want catch please tell me its something simple

I have a 300m I turn it off then it won’t start until it sits awhile then it starts this last time I had it towed and it started at home can anyone explain it