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Old May 28, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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I have a '97 ram van. It will not start. We gave it a tune upthisA.M. & nothing. Yes, new plugs, wires, rotor, & cap. Nothing. Thanks
 
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Old May 28, 2007 | 04:50 PM
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Does it have spark?
Does it have fuel pressure?
 
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Old May 28, 2007 | 05:00 PM
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Not sure about fuel pressure, but could not findspark.
 
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Old May 28, 2007 | 05:43 PM
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Not sure about fuel pressure, but could not findspark.
If you don't have spark then the three likely culprits are the coil, camshaft position sensor, or the crankshaft position sensor. The coil is the first one I'd investigate. First thing to check for is 12 volts on the coil with the ignition in the RUN position. If you're getting power there, it's likely one of these three I mentioned.

If there is no 12 volt power getting to the coil then there could be other problems, such as wiring problems, a bad engine computer, a bad ignition switch, blown fuse or fusible link, bad relay, etc.
 
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Old May 28, 2007 | 08:51 PM
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Thanks for the input. Will have to wait until tomorrow to check.
 
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Old May 30, 2007 | 12:19 AM
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And if none of those work just fly alloro out to your house, lol.
If it turns out to be worst case and it is the pcm check e-bay i found one for $100.
 
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Old May 30, 2007 | 03:35 AM
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For 100 bucks I might get one just too have around in case I need it. Do you remember who the seller was?
 
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Old May 31, 2007 | 09:25 PM
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Many thanks for the advice. It turned out to be the ignition coil. I did have to have it towed to a shop to have a VERY bad coil removed and the new one put on. Out less than $100, so I am pleased. Again, many thanks.
 
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Old May 31, 2007 | 10:35 PM
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For 100 bucks I might get one just too have around in case I need it. Do you remember who the seller was?
http://stores.ebay.com/Auto-Computers-Wholesale
 
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Old Jun 1, 2007 | 12:27 PM
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Thanks!
 
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