2005 Magnum SXT Starter Issue

[cgarnes1973]

Hello:
I've inherited a 2005 magnum SXT v6.
95% of the time the car will not start. When the key turns the belt turns, and the motor sounds like its shot.

However... 5% of the time the car cranks fine and runs like a dream.



The fact that the belt is turning makes me feel like the starter is engaging??? Am I wrong? Could it just be a bad starter?



I've swapped ECU under the hood. I've swapped relays under the hood.



I'm a poor man so I don't want to buy a starter if it isn't necessary.



Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks all.

[jkelly16]

Well if the belt is moving the start is engaging but is it turning it over quick enough? Also I believe if you swap the PCM (ECU) it needs to be programmed to the vehicle but I'm not sure.

[MrMagnumSRT8]

I would replace camshaft and crankshaft position sensors, as they will not leave a fault code at times, and they are cheap to replace.

[jpeteyjr]

Sell it...by the pound if necessary.