My 97 Avenger Coupe (V6) won't start. I haven't driving it much lately, but it did start fine up until now, even a couple of days ago it started with no problems. All the lights come on, it beeps and everything, but when I turn the key, nothing happens. I checked the battery, and it was only @ 50% (which is odd considering it's only 3mths old). But anyway, after charging, it still won't turn over. The lights don't cut out or dim when I hit the key. No starting clicking. I made a bunch of copper shims for my battery cable terminals so that they would fit over the battery posts (instead of buying new ones). Is it possible this is the problem? odd that is hasn't done it before, but maybe there isn't enough contact now?

I'm hoping for a simple fix. I had a similar problem with my van, and after following the dealer's advice, I ended up spending $400 to find out it was merely a bad connection to the battery. I have no stereo or alarm btw

Any help is appreciated

 

hace you tried jump starting it ? that would prove that it's the battery or bad terminal connection

 

Haven't thought of that, might do that tomorrow.

 

Also rap the starter with a hammer might be a dead spot

 

check the crank shaft position sensor first....next the cam shaft position sensor. they go bad and its a easy fix.

 

A CPS or CKPS will NOT cause the starter to not engage

 

I would try the starter (as bad_venge suggested). I had this happen to my other car (not a Dodge). I ended up replacing the starter because it happened a couple of times in inconvenient places.