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Old 06-10-2012, 02:14 AM
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I recently bought a 98 dodge ram 1500 5.2 I was sitting at an idle when it died now it won't fire I put a new coil on it but still no fire it turns over and its getting fuel but can't figure out why its not firing I don't have the money to just buy a bunch of parts so if anyone could help me narrow it down id be thankful
 
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Old 06-10-2012, 08:51 PM
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Old 06-10-2012, 08:57 PM
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You say it is getting fuel, but what is the pressure? Are you getting spark to the plugs? Swap ASD relay with another one in the PDC.
 
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Check for spark.
 
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im not sure how much pressure im very limited on tools or access to tools.. i can hear the pump coming on and it does have it to the rails i did check spark on my number one plug and there was no spark there i checked for spark from the coil wire had no spark there so i bought a new coil and still no spark
 
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Possible crank sensor.
 
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i had just put 45 dollars worth of gas in it then like i said i was sitting at an idle and it just died its 5 speed and wouldnt roll start either
 
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Old 06-11-2012, 12:32 PM
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Crank sensor is on the passenger side, behind the head. Bolts to the bellhousing section of the block. Check the wiring back there first, and also for the cam sensor. (it's in the distributor.)

Pull a plug, is it wet? Smell like gas?
 



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