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Old 05-09-2011, 12:50 PM
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i have a 2000 ram 2500 van that will not run it trys to start but will not run , smells like it is get to much gas. can anyone help me.
 
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Pull of the center wire from the distributor and use it to check for spark while cranking the engine. Do you get spark?
 
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no i am not getting spark
 
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Do you have a digital voltmeter (DVM)? Because your next step is to remove the 2-wire connector going to the ignition coil and check for 12 volts when the key is on.
 



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