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Old 07-23-2011, 04:24 PM
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I have a dodge durango 98 V8, the problem is it quit running the other day, just died, and won't start back up. tried to reset the PCM still nothing. I seen that low fuel pressure could also be a problem? Changed the crank sensor as well. It appears to have everything it needs to start and run, it just won't, Good spark coming from distrub, coil is good sparks..Help please>
 
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Old 07-23-2011, 06:52 PM
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Welcome to the site. I will move this thread to the first generation Durango section,
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When you turn the key to run, not start, can you hear the fuel pump start running?
 
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i second that whats the fuel pressure while cranking?
 
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Originally Posted by adukart
When you turn the key to run, not start, can you hear the fuel pump start running?
Yes the fuel pump running
Pressure is @ 47
 
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Did a reading from the PCM and things are at dodge recommendations.
 
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Replace the coil.
 
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Old 07-26-2011, 01:04 PM
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the coil is sending out sparks, it was also tested and seems to be working well.
 
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Have you checked to see if the injectors are spraying?
 
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Spray starting fluid directly into the throttle body, then try to start. If it sputters, either you have a fuel delivery problem or bad gas. Moisture in the tank or in the fuel lines could be a possibility.
Another potential cause was mentioned by Hydra... ignition coil. You mentioned that you have a spark but it may be that weak.
 


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