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Old 05-04-2018, 11:48 AM
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I have a 96 Ram 1500 5.9L 4x4 that all of a sudden would not start. I drove the truck up on ramps to change the TCC solenoid, and when I went to start the truck after the job was done it would not start. I realized I was not getting spark. So far I have changed the coil and crank sensor, but I am not getting power to the coil. My fuel pressure is good. I don’t know what to test for since I have no power to coil.
 
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You will only get power to the coil for about three seconds, unless the PCM sees the engine cranking.

Think I would take a look at the distributor, and see if the cam sensor didn't come unplugged.
 
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I get nothing to coil whatsoever. The camshaft sensor is plugged in, and it shows 5v on the multimeter. Should I just replace it anyway?
 
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Nope. No power to the coil is what you need to be looking at. Does the fuel pump prime when you turn the key on?
 
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Yes it does
 
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Swap the ASD relay with the horn relay. Grab a friend, stick 'em in the drivers seat, put your finger on the ASD relay, have your friend turn the key on. You should be able to feel the ASD relay click, and again, about three seconds later.
 
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Ok did it. I felt it click initially but not again after that
 
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Hhhhmmm...... it should only stay engaged for three seconds. Unless the engine was cranking?
 
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When the key is turned on I feel a light click, but I feel nothing after that when the key is left on, or when cranking. If that makes any sense
 
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Not the behavior I expect...... Hhhmmmm.......

Can you test for power at the coil again, see if it shows up when the key is turned on?
 
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