Crank but not starting!! Help Please!!

I have a 1999 Dodge Durango 5.9L V8 4x4 and I went to a friends house and my truck ran just fine over there. I was there for about 4-5 hours and the temp dropped to about 4 degrees Fahrenheit. I went out to start my Durango to go home and she would crank up but wouldn't actually start. There's gas in her, checked the fuses all good.
ok the question I have is I have a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 2 wheel drive, 5 speed stick shift. Whenever I looked up the issues my durango was doing it said the Camshaft Position Sensor, under the distributor cap. Now on both trucks the parts look the same but my 99 dodge camshaft position sensor OEM part number is MOP-68569185AA and is 5v output and my 94 Ram OEM part number MOP-68080819AC and is 8v output. Can I use the sensor off my ram and put it on my durango until I can get the part I need?? I have no other transportation and can't get a job without a vehicle.
I am also wondering if someone could possibly tell me how to check if it is my camshaft location sensor. I hope that's what it is because it seems pretty easy.
Thank you in advanced for everyone's help.

Marieg44

 

The first thing I'd do is trouble shoot to see if it's fuel or electrical related. When you open the hood, you'll see a plastic housing on top of the engine. Right in the middle. It has a large plastic tube assembly going to the passenger side fender. Get some starting fluid at the parts store and shoot a little into the opening on the top of the engine. This is your throttle body. It replaced the carburetors used years ago. If the truck still doesn't start. You have an electrical problem. If it starts for a bit then stalls, you have a fuel delivery problem.

Do you have any codes or is your check engine light on? Chrysler has used the key dance for decades since the late 1980's. It will read any codes by either flashing the check engine light or, if you have a digital odometer, the code will appear in the odometer. You do the key dance by turning the key on, then off, then on, then off, then on, and leave it on the third time. Do NOT go to the start position. By cycling the key without going to start, you tell the computer to go into test mode.

I don't want to see you throw parts at something simple. Try the starting fluid first and see what happens.

 

Ol' Grouch-

I have sprayed the starting fluid into my throttle body and it does the same thing. It tries to start but doesn't. And I also tried the "key dance" just as you described and on the 3rd try there was nothing that ahowed up where my mileage is or anything. So I went and bought an obd ll reader. I hooked it up paired it, entered all my information ran every scan I could the only code that showed up was P0340 PCM- powetrain central module and
P0340 TCM- transmission control module with both saying "no cam signal @ PCM and no cam signal @ TCM. When I looked up the codes it was this

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P0340 code definition

Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction

What the P0340 code means

The camshaft position sensor calculates the rotational speed of the camshaft and where the camshaft is positioned in that rotation. The camshaft sensor sends a signal to the Power Control Module (PCM) to communicate this information. The PCM then uses the information collected by the camshaft position sensor to set the fuel injector timing and control the ignition spark.

When the signal to and from the camshaft position sensor and the PCM is broken, the ignition spark and fuel injector timing will fail and the PCM will store the P0340. This will trigger the illumination of the Check Engine Light.

What causes the P0340 code?

• A camshaft position sensor circuit wiring that is broken, shorted, or corroded
• A camshaft position sensor circuit connector that is broken, shorted, or corroded
• A faulty camshaft position sensor
• A failed crankshaft position sensor
• A faulty PCM

What are the symptoms of the P0340 code?

• The Check Engine Light will come on
• The vehicle may not start, or may be difficult to start
• The vehicle may idle rough or stall
• The vehicle may misfire
• There may be a loss of power while driving

How does a mechanic diagnose the P0340 code?

• Uses an OBD-II scanner to retrieve all of the trouble codes that have been stored by the PCM
  
• Inspects the camshaft position sensor wiring for wires that are broken, corroded, or shorted
  
• Inspects the camshaft position sensor connector for connectors that have broken or corroded
  
• Inspects the camshaft position sensor circuit wiring for wires that are broken, corroded, or shorted
  
• Checks the continuity of the camshaft position sensor circuitry
  
• Completes any necessary repairs for other related trouble codes that have been stored by the PCM
  
• Uses a scan tool or oscilloscope to check the camshaft position sensor voltage readings
  
• If the voltage readings are abnormal, the camshaft position sensor will need to be replaced.
  
• If the voltage readings for the camshaft position sensor voltage readings are normal, it is possible that there is a problem with the PCM which may require replacing or reprogramming.
  

Common mistakes when diagnosing the P0340 code

Before replacing the camshaft position sensor, it is important to inspect the wiring and connectors to rule them out as the cause of the problem. This is the most common mistake when diagnosing the P0340 trouble code.

Another mistake that is made during the diagnostic procedure is neglecting to consider a misfiring problem or a crankshaft sensor problem as possible sources of the P0340 trouble code.

How serious is the P0340 code?

This code is considered serious. The car may not start or be difficult to start. While operating the vehicle, the driver may also experience a lack of power. These symptoms make the operation of the vehicle dangerous for the driver and anyone else on the road. It is also possible for damage to be caused to other components in the engine if the P0340 trouble code goes unaddressed for an extended period of time. The P0340 trouble code should be diagnosed and repaired immediately.

What repairs can fix the P0340 code?

• Repairing or replacing the camshaft position sensor circuit wiring
• Repairing or replacing the camshaft position sensor circuit connector
• Replacing the camshaft position sensor
• Replacing crankshaft position sensor
• If misfire codes are present, performing a tune-up of the vehicle before replacing the camshaft position sensor
• Replacing or reprogramming the PCM

Additional comments for consideration regarding the P0340 code

The P0340 trouble code is not always easy to diagnose. Be sure to check the system in its entirety before making any determinations. Also be sure that you are repairing and/or replacing the right component. And this was from https://www.yourmechanic.com/article...-jamahl-walker.
So I am going to run down the wires today and see where that leads. I am still trying to find out if the sensor from my 1994 dodge ram 1500 will fit my 1999 durango? They look identical, but the part numbers are different. I just don't want to mess anything else up. Thank you for your time and suggestions I really appreciate it.

 

I'd replace the camshaft position sensor and if that doesn't fix it, replace the crankshaft position sensor as well. Use Mopar parts.