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Old Jul 19, 2021 | 09:47 AM
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Drove my 2003 dodge 1500 4.7l yesterday had no problems. Got in it this morning to go to work and it wouldn't start. Turning over acts like it's not getting gas? IDK I need help


Can the ground cause my 2003 to turnover but not crack? Could really use your feedback!
 

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Old Jul 19, 2021 | 11:16 AM
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Verified fuel pressure?
 
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Old Jul 19, 2021 | 12:23 PM
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Didn't have time had to hitch a ride to work but will
 
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Old Jul 19, 2021 | 06:13 PM
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If fuel pump comes on then likely suspect is crankshaft position sensor, then camshaft position sensor.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2021 | 08:46 PM
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The fuel pump is coming in but it's throwing codes 129&522
 
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Old Jul 20, 2021 | 06:41 AM
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The MAP and oil sensors are part of the 5v reference system. I have seen instances of failure (short) in one 5V system throw codes in other 5V systems. I think that is the case for you now.
Some other 5V systems: crankshaft and camshaft sensors, O2, TPS.
The next steps I'd recommend for you: option 1- troubleshoot the system to find the faulty sensor by checking reference voltage. You need DVM/probe to do this. Check ref voltage at MAP, if it is not 5V then disconnect the sensors I mentioned one by one until the voltage goes to 5. The one that sends MAP voltage to 5 when you disconnect it is the faulty sensor. Option 2- replace the camshaft or crankshaft sensor, whichever is easiest for you to replace, then try to start the truck. If it doesn't start then replace whichever (crankshaft or camshaft) sensor you didn't replace the first time.
I am 90 percent sure it is crank or camshaft sensor problem.
 
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I will try that Thank You I'll let you know how it goes. I love my truck and hope it works lol
 
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Old Jul 22, 2021 | 06:36 PM
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I replaced the crankshaft sensor and the camshaft sensor and I'm back on the road. Thanks so much for the help.
 
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I replaced the crankshaft sensor and the camshaft sensor and I'm back on the road. Thanks so much for the help.
Now my truck is throwing codes P0108 and P0118 ? And is not wanting to start again
 
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MAP and coolant temp sensor are shorted to voltage somewhere.
 
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