09 dodge nitro no start, no crank
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09 dodge nitro no start, no crank
Driving down the HWY at HWY speeds my 09 nitro just died, after 3 months it still won’t start Turn key and all accessories turn on and batt Is good. But no turn over at all. The fuse box relays click when key is in "on" position, but no start or crank. I have tried to read codes and it says communication error or something like that. I have tried my other key still nothing. I have noticed that my red security light is flashing now then does solid. Please help this is getting very frustrating
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ENGINE WILL
NOT START
1. Weak battery 1. Charge or replace
as necessary.
2. Corroded or loose
battery connections.
2. Clean and tighten
battery connections.
Apply a coat of
light mineral grease
to the terminals.
3. Faulty starter. 3. Refer to
DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING .
4. Faulty coil or
control unit.
4. Refer to
REMOVAL .
5. Incorrect spark
plug gap.
5.
6. Incorrect right
bank cam timing.
6. Refer to engine
timing in this
article.
7. Dirt or water in
fuel system.
7. Clean system and
replace fuel filter.
8. Faulty fuel pump,
relay or wiring.
8. Repair or replace
as necessary.
9. Faulty cam or
crank sensor
9. Refer to Ignition
system.
NOT START
1. Weak battery 1. Charge or replace
as necessary.
2. Corroded or loose
battery connections.
2. Clean and tighten
battery connections.
Apply a coat of
light mineral grease
to the terminals.
3. Faulty starter. 3. Refer to
DIAGNOSIS AND
TESTING .
4. Faulty coil or
control unit.
4. Refer to
REMOVAL .
5. Incorrect spark
plug gap.
5.
6. Incorrect right
bank cam timing.
6. Refer to engine
timing in this
article.
7. Dirt or water in
fuel system.
7. Clean system and
replace fuel filter.
8. Faulty fuel pump,
relay or wiring.
8. Repair or replace
as necessary.
9. Faulty cam or
crank sensor
9. Refer to Ignition
system.
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Obviously, it is not a fuel pump, coils, injectors, etc... if it is not even cranking. Check battery voltage while the key is in crank position. You stated the security light is on so I would start there.
Need to access with a scanner. It will give all the PID's necessary to point you in the right direction. Example, Valid Key Received by NGC, Skim/VTA Invalid key Received, Vehicle Theft State, Skim/VTA has Completed, etc...
If security checks out test for Power on terminal 85 and ground on terminal 86 on starter relay in fuse box. Power comes from TIPM, ground comes from PCM. That will point you in which direction to follow.
Need to access with a scanner. It will give all the PID's necessary to point you in the right direction. Example, Valid Key Received by NGC, Skim/VTA Invalid key Received, Vehicle Theft State, Skim/VTA has Completed, etc...
If security checks out test for Power on terminal 85 and ground on terminal 86 on starter relay in fuse box. Power comes from TIPM, ground comes from PCM. That will point you in which direction to follow.
Last edited by SkidsteerJohn; Jan 29, 2026 at 06:33 PM.