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Why Won't My Dodge Daytona Start?

Your Daytona was one of the most fun sports cars to drive back in the 1980s and 1990s. These days, it's a classic three-door hatchback, one nobody's going to mistake for anything other than a Dodge. So when it won't start -- if the engine can't even crank -- it can really put a damper on what's otherwise an adrenaline-fueled thrill-ride.

Luckily, the problem's common, and so, its explanations are simple. Here's a few, plus what to do about them.

The Battery's Dead

This is the issue most of the time. You'll know it from:

  • The engine in your Daytona trying to crank and failing, being slow to start, or starting fine at first and then dying
  • The lights not turning on and the car not "chiming" when you open the door
  • The Check Engine light turning on
  • The battery looking swollen (which means hydrogen's built up in it)
  • The battery smelling like rotten eggs (which indicates a lead acid leak)
  • The terminals being corroded

    • You can try jump-starting the car unless the battery's damaged. That doesn't work, though, and you'll have to replace it.

    The Alternator's Failed

    This is fairly common in cars like Daytona. Alternator faults happen, and they can look like a dead battery, but in this case, the car's electrical systems (things like the power windows, windshield wipers, electronics, instrumentation, and power steering) won't run. Plus:

  • Battery and alternator warning lights will show up on the dash
  • The car lights won't work right
  • The engine will start squeaking
  • It'll smell like something's burning, especially around the battery or alternator
  • You'll probably see alternator fluid leaks

    • The causes: almost always parts that have gone bad, if not installing incompatible accessories or jump-starting the wrong way. Run an inspection to find the exact problem; if you can't fix it, you'll need to replace the alternator.

    The Starter's Bad

    These are notorious, but luckily, fairly easy to diagnose; look for wiring that's loose, parts that are damaged, and terminals that are corroded. A faulty starter is even likelier if:

  • You turn the key in the ignition, and only the lights and displays on the dash come on
  • You can only start in some gears or drive modes and not others

    • If that ends up the case for your Daytona, the starter will need replacement.

    Not sure what the problem is? Not even sure what to do about it? Contact a Dodge dealer or an authorized Mopar service center; the pros will be happy to help.

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