2008 Charger will NOT start! PLEASE HELP!!! I'll take any advice!

[Supanovah]

Forgive me for being too descriptive or long winded but I wanted to make sure I provided as much information and detail as possible to make the diagnosis much easier.

I have a 2008 Dodge Charger 2.7L Engine and I'm experiencing TERRIBLE cranking/starting issues and NO ONE seems to be able to diagnose the issue! I've taken it to 3 mechanics now and I'm REALLY trying to avoid taking it to a Dealership (just too expensive for me right now).

Here's a break down and time line of what I've experienced thus far (and notice the inconsistencies)

1.   (few months ago) Instead of me turning the fob and the car starting instantly as normal, I had to hold the fob in the start position for an extended 3-4 seconds before it would start.
2.   (weeks later) 3-4 seconds sometimes grew to 5-6 seconds before it started.
3.   (couple months ago) It went away and began starting instantly again.
4.   (weeks later) It went back to the 3-6 second delay again but would still start.
5.   (a month ago) It began "trying" to crank (turn over) but wouldn't start. It would do this 1-3 times and then finally start.
6.   (one day) It cranked and cranked (the engine was turning) but would NOT start at all.
7.   (next day) It tried to crank and finally started.
8.   I took the car to Autozone and let them test the battery and starter. And EVERYTHING checked out fine!
9.   (next day) I checked all the fuses relating to ignition and starter. No fuses were blown. Relays looked ok too. When I started up the car the check engine light FINALLY came on for the first time. I drove the car to Autozone and their computer gave error codes P0335 (Crankshaft Sensor Circuit) and P0340 (Camshaft Sensor Intermittent). The tech told me to hold off on buying the parts since one of them had to be ordered and we really wasn't sure which needed to be replaced (trying to be as cost efficient as possible).
10.   (two days later) After trying to crank the car (the engine did not turn at all), it finally started after 10 minutes of trying. I drove to work and when I got ready to go home the car would NOT crank or start AT ALL! I tried to crank it for 45 minutes. It would not crank (turn over) at all. I left the car at my job and returned 2 hours later and installed a new Camshaft Sensor. And it still did absolutely NOTHING. After trying to crank it for about 30 minutes, I left it and returned later that evening. It still would not crank. I tried everything but one thing....jump starting it. I KNEW this wouldn't work but what did I have to lose? Put the cables on and within about 2-3 minutes it started! Drove straight to Autozone and had them test the battery and starter again and their computer once again said everything checked out good. They said the jumpstart was a coincidence.
11.   (next day) took it to a local auto shop. They also told me jump starting it was a coincidence, however, they could not get it to crank. They tried the fob, a portable battery jumper, and then they rolled out a big truck battery with cables attached to it and unsuccessfully tried to jump it. Just as they were about to push the car into the work area I suggested jumping the car with "another running car."  After 2-3 minutes....it tried to crank once or twice and finally started. Coincidence? I don't know...
12.   (next day) the car would not crank or start. I attached the jumper cables and again after 2-3 minutes it started. This time the car cranked/started PERFECTLY for 2 days straight!
13.   (today) the car will NOT crank nor start.

ANY AND ALL INFORMATION WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!! ANY SUGGESTIONS OR QUESTIONS PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO POST! And I do mean "ANY!"

P.S.
Everything is STOCK. Stock radio, no amplifiers, no automatic starters, no added security systems, etc.

[skip68]

Sorry but I think you are at the wrong site.   This site is about the old chargers 1960's 1970's.    MUSCLE CARS.  There is a site dedicated to the new sedans/chargers.  Keep searching and good luck.   

[ChgrSteve67]

Sounds like the ignition switch is going bad to me but your best bet would be taking it to the dealer and paying them to fix it rather than quessing.

And Skip is right. The LX Fourm would be a better source for information than this fourm.
http://www.lxforums.com/

Good luck

[Supanovah]

Thank you for your posts/replies and I apologize for posting this here. I didn't realize that the forum was specifically for the older models.

Thanks again and take care.

Best Regards

[twodko]

No apologies necessary friend! Good luck getting the problem fixed.

[Supanovah]

Ok for anyone who comes across this post with the same problem, I came back to post the resolution to my problem (I hate when people ask for help and never come back to update everyone so people with the same problem know what to do).

Apparently the problem was the Starter Relay! The Starter Relay is located in the fuse box under the hood, in slot #9. If you try to buy it from a parts store they will have to order it, so go buy it from your local Dodge Dealership's Parts Center. The part# is  05269988AA  The cost was $15.75 plus tax it was $16.86.

Good Luck!

[skip68]

At least it was a cheap fix.  Sounds like you're good to go.     There are a lot of members here that own the new chargers. 

[ChgrSteve67]

Thanks for posting the resolution to your issue Supanovah. Glad to hear it was a cheep fix.

Is this a known issue for the LX Platform or did you come across someone else that has had this issue?

[Cooter]

I can only hope for your sake that's not the POS 2.7 engine that was mounted the other way in the Stratus/Avenger/Sebring cars...If it is however, think a starting issue is bad, just wait until the water pump begins to leak and you try and get those T-chains (DOHC)to line back up per the service manual..Hee,Hee,Hee....

[71charger]

Id send it to the crusher and buy yourself a "REAL" charger haah