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Old Jun 17, 2016 | 02:59 PM
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OK, since you don't see anything that may have been disturbed, you probably should start looking a bit deeper. This website is great for troubleshooting a "no start" condition on a Dodge truck. It refers to newer models, but much of it should apply to the earlier throttle body injection trucks, except the crankshaft position sensor (you don't have one). Here it is:

http://troubleshootmyvehicle.com/chr...gnition-coil-1
 

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Old Jun 17, 2016 | 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jkeaton
Unfortunately the truck is in front of you, not us.
Yeah, unfortunately so I appreciate all the help guys! I'll let you know what it was once I get it fixed. May have to call the mechanic in on this one.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2016 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ragged89
OK, since you don't see anything that may have been disturbed, you probably should start looking a bit deeper. This website is great for troubleshooting a "no start" condition on a Dodge truck. It refers to newer models, but I think everything still applies to the earlier throttle body injection trucks (like yours I think). Here it is:

http://troubleshootmyvehicle.com/chr...gnition-coil-1
Awesome! Thank you!
 
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Old Jun 18, 2016 | 05:44 PM
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Well, it's not showing a spark at this point on any of the cylinders. So I am gonna check the ignition coils now. I'll keep y'all updated.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2016 | 09:54 PM
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Great. Remember too, the Automatic Shut Down (ASD) relay can shut off fuel and spark under certain conditions.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2016 | 10:29 PM
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Well, it turned out to be a dirty ASD. I opened it up and there was some crap around it. Cleaned it of and it started right up!

Oil leak is fixed too! Thanks everyone for the help, greatly appreciated!
 
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Old Jun 24, 2016 | 12:24 AM
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Heh. The ASD sure can kill it!

Probably was marginal, and leaning over it to reach the oil sending unit bumped it enough to kill it.

Good news, that's the same relay most places sell for a "Bosch Auto Relay" for fog light kits et al; easy to find, and I can buy the non-water proof units for about $1.50 in quantity from the electronic shops. I keep a couple of spares in my truck.

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