Hey guys, maybe you all can help me with this problem I just encountered with my 8...About 1 pm I was getting into my 8, tried to start it, it kept cranking but did not start. I HIGHLY doubt that it is a flooding problem since I always drive the car a few miles after it's started, I was thinking of going to pep boys right now and purchasing a new battery...any other ideas of what it could be? oh, and the car was only sitting for 2 days...

 

check the plugs, coils and wires. you might need new plugs

 

Please give us a little more info, history of service any thing that might help. Did you try push or pull start?

 

sorry i just purchased the vehicle about 3 months ago...i just tried a jump start and nothing...i dont really know where the plugs, wires, or coils are in order to check them, or know what good plugs even looks like lol i hope i dont have to take my 8 to the dealership but i might have too unfortunatelyy...

 

if you don't know how to change out the coils, then either look in the DIY section or take it to the dealership. it's not hard, but since you haven't had experience working on the car, it might be hard for you to diagnose.

if you would like to give it a shot;
1. check the battery voltage while cranking
2. check the coils -see diy-
3. check the plugs -see diy-
4. check the starter version -you may want to invest in the updated starter-

 

thanks for the advicee