How to start after sitting too long

Asked by patricerooney Sep 19, 2013 at 08:22 AM about the 2001 Chrysler Town & Country LX LWB FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Evidently the car has been sitting too long I put the key in the ignition nothing, Maybe I
am not doing something right? (example) giving the car gas then try to start. It is very
frustrating.

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you don't say how long it has been sitting, but most car batteries will go dead if you don't drive the car for long periods- with all the computers and electronics, there is some draw- try jumping it and letting it run for awhile to see if the alternator will charge the battery (if may not take a charge if it has frozen over the winter). also, get some fresh gas for the tank if it hasn't been driven for awhile. I hope this helps.

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