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Old Jul 18, 2023 | 03:38 AM
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I have a 95 dakota 3.9l and I thought I had a bad coil because I wasn't getting spark but I replaced both the coil and coil wire still no spark I'm getting power to the coil so I can't figure out why I'm not getting any spark from it
 
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Old Jul 18, 2023 | 07:08 AM
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Does the fuel pump run while cranking the engine? It will prime for three seconds at initial key on, but, does it run after that?
 
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Old Jul 18, 2023 | 12:34 PM
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I just found out no it doesn't continue pumping while cranking the engine over I would greatly appreciate any help I can get
 
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Old Jul 18, 2023 | 01:21 PM
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Does the fuel pump run while cranking the engine? It will prime for three seconds at initial key on, but, does it run after that?
I just found out no it doesn't continue pumping while cranking the engine over I would greatly appreciate any help I can get
 
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Old Jul 18, 2023 | 01:46 PM
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I just found out no it doesn't continue pumping while cranking the engine over I would greatly appreciate any help I can get
Probably bad crank sensor then. Use ONLY a genuine mopar sensor. These trucks don't play nice with the aftermarket fellers.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2023 | 02:10 PM
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Okay I'll give that a try and see what happens and I'll let you know either way thanks
 
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Old Jul 19, 2023 | 07:14 PM
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Probably bad crank sensor then. Use ONLY a genuie mopar sensor. These trucks don't play nice with the aftermarket fellers.
It's alive thank you very much for the assistance you are a life saver I hope you don't mind but I know where to turn from now on when can't figure out what's wrong Thanks again I can't say it enough
 
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Old Jul 19, 2023 | 08:52 PM
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It's alive thank you very much for the assistance you are a life saver I hope you don't mind but I know where to turn from now on when can't figure out what's wrong Thanks again I can't say it enough
Glad ya got it runnin'. I hate not having my truck.
 
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