Ignition troubles
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Ignition troubles
I was getting everyone in the truck (99 Durango 318 4WD) Monday morning, to take my oldest son to school. I had the truck running, and as I was getting the last little one in, the truck just dies. I tried to restart it, with no luck. It would turn over, but not fire up. I then ran a direct wire from the battery to the positive wire going into the coil. It fired right up and ran like a champ, however, I don't want to run it much like I have it now. I have already replaced the plugs, wires, cap and rotor.
Now, my question is what is causing my problem? It has to be something between the battery and the coil, but I am at a loss.
Need to get this fixed ASAP, because we depend on this truck every day.
Thanks, dogthenine
Now, my question is what is causing my problem? It has to be something between the battery and the coil, but I am at a loss.
Need to get this fixed ASAP, because we depend on this truck every day.
Thanks, dogthenine
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RE: Ignition troubles
This one is strange; I'll take it on tho.
After some thought I think I'm ready for this one. I think your battery cable ends are bad were they connect to the battery or a bad connection on the coil.
Other possibilities include:
Possible bad battery. Have it load tested at a parts store. I recommend Auto Zone. Great batteries, (gold for sure) great prices, and awesome warranty's.
Also a bad alternator or also a bad voltage regulator. The regulator is built in to the alternator. As a rule of thumb, replace the battery and alternator at the same time. Also the parts store can check the alternator. I would recommend a 136 watt.
Also check all grounds! Re-clean necessary contact points if dirty.
I have seen too many issues like this resolved just from buying a new battery.
After some thought I think I'm ready for this one. I think your battery cable ends are bad were they connect to the battery or a bad connection on the coil.
Other possibilities include:
Possible bad battery. Have it load tested at a parts store. I recommend Auto Zone. Great batteries, (gold for sure) great prices, and awesome warranty's.
Also a bad alternator or also a bad voltage regulator. The regulator is built in to the alternator. As a rule of thumb, replace the battery and alternator at the same time. Also the parts store can check the alternator. I would recommend a 136 watt.
Also check all grounds! Re-clean necessary contact points if dirty.
I have seen too many issues like this resolved just from buying a new battery.
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This one is strange; I'll take it on tho.
After some thought I think I'm ready for this one. I think your battery cable ends are bad were they connect to the battery or a bad connection on the coil.
Other possibilities include:
Possible bad battery. Have it load tested at a parts store. I recommend Auto Zone. Great batteries, (gold for sure) great prices, and awesome warranty's.
Also a bad alternator or also a bad voltage regulator. The regulator is built in to the alternator. As a rule of thumb, replace the battery and alternator at the same time. Also the parts store can check the alternator. I would recommend a 136 watt.
Also check all grounds! Re-clean necessary contact points if dirty.
I have seen too many issues like this resolved just from buying a new battery.
This one is strange; I'll take it on tho.
After some thought I think I'm ready for this one. I think your battery cable ends are bad were they connect to the battery or a bad connection on the coil.
Other possibilities include:
Possible bad battery. Have it load tested at a parts store. I recommend Auto Zone. Great batteries, (gold for sure) great prices, and awesome warranty's.
Also a bad alternator or also a bad voltage regulator. The regulator is built in to the alternator. As a rule of thumb, replace the battery and alternator at the same time. Also the parts store can check the alternator. I would recommend a 136 watt.
Also check all grounds! Re-clean necessary contact points if dirty.
I have seen too many issues like this resolved just from buying a new battery.