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96 1500 dodge 5.9l 2wd sparks but no start

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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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What are the symptoms of a bad ecu?
 
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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 08:14 PM
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Just about anything you care to name, but, the don't go bad often. They get replaced a lot, 'cause folks THINK they are bad..... and don't solve the problem.
 
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You have fuel and spark. I'd say, Clogged cat. Blown plenum. Unscrew the o2 and I bet it will start.
How do you blow a plenum?
 
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Old Feb 28, 2012 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by tbower
How do you blow a plenum?
By simply driving the truck...... Not a well thought out design by dodge.....
 
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