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1998 5.2 4x4 1500 wont start. Help!

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Old May 17, 2012 | 02:08 AM
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In order to rent one for 150, you would need to have 150. haha.

I managed do get ahold of a tester. fuel pressure builds and holds at right around 50psi.

I'm starting to think that it's the cam sensor.



any more ideas?
 
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Old May 17, 2012 | 09:01 AM
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Got spark? Got injector pulse? (you can get a noid light for testing that cheap.)
 
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Old May 17, 2012 | 12:46 PM
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I'm watching this thread as I am having similar trouble with my '94. See my thread here: https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...ont-start.html

I have been thru a whole host of things suggested here and elsewhere and still don't have a solution.

Good Luck
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Old May 17, 2012 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Mikelord861
In order to rent one for 150, you would need to have 150. haha.

I managed do get ahold of a tester. fuel pressure builds and holds at right around 50psi.

I'm starting to think that it's the cam sensor.



any more ideas?
If it's the cam sensor, then remove it from the distributor and physically inspect it for any cracks or other damage. It's a good idea to clean the contacts of the pigtail and coat them with di-electric grease.
 
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well. the guys at autozone AND o'reillys said that my vehicke isn't equiped with a cam sensor. while im holdong the sensor in my hand.

IM getting a backfire every now and then, is that normal?
 
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Old May 17, 2012 | 10:51 PM
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Tell them you want a pickup coil... It's just listed under that name at the parts stores. It's easy to replace- just take your time and don't pull the wires apart... Make sure you put it back with the correct side facing up.

I will tell you, if you replace the crank and cam sensors and can't at least fire it with starting fluid sprayed into an open throttle body... I would be computer.

Todd
 

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Old May 17, 2012 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Mikelord861
well. the guys at autozone AND o'reillys said that my vehicke isn't equiped with a cam sensor. while im holdong the sensor in my hand.

IM getting a backfire every now and then, is that normal?
Backfire thru the intake? That typically would indicate you have spark and gas, but you have a valve open to the intake. This could be a stuck valve or more likely timing.

My backfire was cured by replacing the crank sensor. I got the injectors to fire when I replaced the cam sensor (pickup coil) and I got the truck to start when I took e water out of the gas!

Todd
 
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