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Old Nov 11, 2020 | 08:05 PM
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Default 2001 1500 4x4 sudden no spark

5.2 has been running flawlessly.
173k miles. Started this morning for about 1 second then died.
Cranks over fine.
Fuel system fine
Not the timing chain.
No spark.
All fuses and relays good.
Recent cap and rotor, wires, plugs.
How best to determine if coil? If crank sensor?
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Old Nov 11, 2020 | 09:00 PM
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See if you have power at the coil while cranking. Should see power for about three seconds at initial key on, then again, when the engine is turning. If you don't get power back with the engine cranking, likely the crank sensor has failed.
 
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Old Nov 11, 2020 | 09:08 PM
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Thanks!
will try!
 
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Old Nov 24, 2020 | 10:49 AM
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Replaced Crank sensor.
Still no spark.
How to tell if ECM?
 
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Originally Posted by 2RamsJake
Replaced Crank sensor.
Still no spark.
How to tell if ECM?
So if it's sending power to the coil. What brand Crank Sensor?
 
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Old Nov 24, 2020 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by MoparFanatic21
So if it's sending power to the coil. What brand Crank Sensor?
Echlin
 
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Does power come back on when you try cranking the engine?
 
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Echlin
They could be the problem. Many members including myself have had issue with aftermarket sensors that was all fixed with genuine Mopar sensors.
 
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