I have a 99 Chrysler LHS that will not run. It won't crank over...nothing. I've replaced the starter, the battery and the alternator. It runs for a while just fine and then I get in to start it and for no apparent reason, nothing. The lights come on on the dash, but it doesn't click or anything. Please, any help would be great appreciated.

 

Check the circuit for the starter for corrosion. Check the starter relay and all of its connections, too.

For a 17-year-old car, corroded connections are highly likely.

 

Thank you! I will try that. It's very frustrating.

 

The starter is brand new and the connection to the start is clean. Battery is also brand new, as is the alternator. The issue still exists.

 

I'm not sure what to do next. Thank you for your help!!!

 

I was wondering if it could possibly be the ignition switch? It seems as though there is an open circuit someplace that might be causing the intermittent issue. Any ideas would be very much appreciated.

 

If it does not crank at all good chance it could be the switch.
Be sure the trans is in Park, maybe even try neutral.
Starter Relay in the Power Distribution Box in the engine compartment, try swapping with a known good one.
After the could be the switch, have seen more than one fail.

 

I have tried swapping the starter relay, but that doesn't seem to help. It's so odd that it will just not start and then will start. I've jiggled the relay and nothing, but then eventually it starts. Let me give a bit more detailed information. I hit a deer about a month ago and got the damage to the body fixed, but this has all been occurring since I hit the deer. I've had a few people say that it could be a loose connection in the wiring someplace, which could be a nightmare. I guess maybe now I will try a new switch. Thank you so much for your help! It is greatly appreciated.

 

Can the starter relay intermittently stop working like that?

 

do you have a volt meter or test light?