bad wire, bad contact in the cap, bag plug, incorrectly gapped plug, any of them could be it, how old are the wires (how many miles)

 

So you have a 1999? What motor?


Guessing a 5.2L I would replace all the spark plugs with Champion Coppers gapped at .040, replace wires (go to the dealer or you can also get Mopar Performance there as well), get a new cap and rotor (preferably brass contacts) at you local parts store.

 

Man , you guys are good! changed my dist. cap, rotor, plugs(platinum) and wires and wouldn't you know the plat plugs just wont work. was getting a little fire at plug until i changed em out. I'm gonna take them (p.o.s.) plats back,and get copper and gap it properly. thanks to all for the tips!

 

Just as we all thought. You wouldn't believe what kind of hell platinum plugs reak on these engines. The heat range just is not even close.

 

Another issue with POS plugs just bit the dust!


Clean your Throttle Body, reset your PCM and you will fall in love all over again!!!! Regardless at least reset your PCM.

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...ttle-body.html

 

I do like these pulstars and yu do notice a diffence berween the two from first turn of key , i do think that the results for me were well worth it ..,,$ 10 a plug , um i`m in Canada so lil more than that ,, and yes i should stop and think before i answer that " The Mistress " is no where close to stock,,, i`ll try to answer any questions with that in mind ,,

 

Ive posted about my 1998 dodge durango not firing. gotten good feedback and help from many. Unfortunately Im still having problems.I have changed plugs twice(from platinum, which I don't recommend! to copper, with 0.040 gap. also changed rotor, dist cap, and wires, and still no fire. I checked my coil with screwdriver inserted into plug and close to ground and had someone turn truck over.It seems to be throwing strong spark, but not getting fire at plugs. could this be my elec. ignition? or pickup coil? fuse? something else. any help would be greatly appreciated.

1998 Dodge Durango
5.2 liter (318)
4wd

 

thanks in advance to all.

 

Listen,

You need to keep your postings and threads together. This is the 3rd post regarding the same matter (that I know of). You state that changing the plugs from a non-OEM plug to OEM in what the motor was built to run and state that it doesn't work? Mopar invested MILLIONS of $$$$$$ in making sure it will work, however you say Platinum works better......You simply have a lot to learn!

Your girl friend sabotaged your truck to keep you from leaving because you most likely were drunk or high and most likely saved your life or someone else! Most likely she removed more than just the coil wire and possibly moved the plug wires. I sounds like she doesn't want to tell you any more information because she is either not with you or she is scared of you.


Regardless, you have 3 things you need to look at.

1. Spark at the correct timing.
2. Air
3. Fuel

Make sure that you have spark at the correct timing, that you have fuel, and that you have air. If you can't figure it out then you need to take it to a shop and pay a professional.

Sorry, I don't want to call the kettle black, but it is what it is.

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...ont-start.html
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...ont-start.html
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/1st-gen...ng-strong.html

 

+1 on that.