Need Help?

2004 Dodge Intrepid ES 4dr Sedan

2004 Dodge Intrepid
Trim Info:
Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Sedan, Large
19 mpg city / 27 mpg hwy
Other Trims
Do you own this car?
Estimated Mileage
 Miles
Enter current mileage for most
accurate info about this vehicle


Track Your Service Records
Get Recall Alerts
Get Updated Value Estimates on Your Car.
back to question list

Ask the Community

Ask Our Auto Mechanics


September 26, 2012, 1:04 pm

Warren M
 

Question: Why won't the car start?

This is first time for this. I recently had to replace the catalytic converters due to the car not starting, but this is different. The car started fine initially today. I went to the grocery store, and when I came out 15 minutes later, the car would not start. I got a ride home, and came back about an hour later planning to get the car towed, but the car started right up, no problem. Is there some reason that when the engine's heated up, it gets hard to start? Could it be anything to do with the new catalytic converter?


September 30, 2012, 9:35 pm

Ron W
Expert Mechanic

Sounds like the starter may be having a heat sink problem.

You'll have to test the battery and charging systems before you go any further. Your problem could be as simple as a bad battery.


0/0 users found this helpful.

Ask our panel of certified auto mechanics a question. We pay for their advice so you don't have to



My Auto Score

See the free AutoCheck score

Meet The Experts
Kim Perrin
Kim Perrin is our resident mechanic here at DriverSide. Kim worked as…
Tyler Orr
Tyler Orr is an expert in German and Japanese cars and has been a mechanic …
Elizabeth Kriesten
Elizabeth Kriesten worked as an automotive technician for several years at Dodge…
Tips on Servicing

Car Brakes: How Do You Know When to Change Them?

By Zach Bowman For those who suffer a daily commute through heavy traffic, your vehicle's braking system can bring thousands of pounds of metal, plastic and empty Starbucks cups to a stop hundreds of times before you get to work. It goes without saying that these pieces wear out, but they do so slowly, meaning you may not notice they need attention until ...

Read more…