Hi
New here, first post.
I have a 2009 Caliber, 3 X over the past month I have had to have it towed. The problem from what I see is common in 2007 or 2008 models. Basically the engine won't start but everything else works. It has happened 3 times:
1. Towed to mechanic I deal with. No problem with alternator or starter. Battery was fine (i bought a new one 2 years ago). They noticed a wire from the battery to starter (I think) was slightly corroded. They sanded the end of the wire and voila!
2. Towed to mechanic. It started for them after sitting for about 12 hrs. They could not find anything wrong.
3. The roadside service people came out. Tried to disconnect the negative terminal on the battery, no luck. No luck with battery boost, lock/unlock doors using key to try to reset it.

Its with the local garage right now but I suspect I will be going to the dealer soon.

Really no other issues with car aside from that.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!
James

 

Well, just to remember standard things like the starter solinoids will get dirty contacts after years and they will be intermittent. Sometimes no contact, won't turn the engine.
Hope this helps.

 

Hi Richie
Thank you for the info!
James

 

James

Here are a couple of STAR cases (from our Technical Group) that your mechanic or dealer can be checked if related to your issue. Hope this helps.

Case Number: S1208000132
Release Date: 03/30/2012
Symptom/Vehicle Issue:
Intermittent No Start, No Crank
Diagnosis:
Condition may be intermittent or active at the time of testing.
Repair Procedure:
Inspect the C201 connector, A952 circuit, RD/OR wire/pin 13/B+ feed to the ignition switch (located under the left side lower dash). Move connector and harness while checking for a voltage loss or fluctuation at the ignition switch connector; pin 5. Repair and secure connector as needed.

Case Number: S1208000125
Release Date: 03/23/2012
Symptom/Vehicle Issue:
No Start, No Crank, No DTC’s
Diagnosis:
Vehicle will not start intermittently may have no DTC’s. Inspect the C103 connector left front of vehicle. Conditions of corrosion or seperated wiring has caused similar conditions of no starting.
Repair Procedure:
Inspect circuits at C103, A935 pin 2, F202 pin7, F963 pin 22, F962 pin 23, A414 pin 24, F20 pin27.
Verification:
Inspect, repair and validate operation.

 

Good info there.