1998 Ram 1500 5.2 2WD shut off going down road, won't restart

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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 02:01 AM
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Hey folks. 1998 1500, 5.2 2 wheel drive. Right at 200,000 miles. Just changed coil, wires and plugs. Ran for about 300 miles then just shut off going down interstate. Won't restart. Turn key and can hear fuel pump engage, turns over, but just can't get it to start. Camshaft position sensor? Crank position sensor? Distributor? Fuel pump? Timing belt? Turns over, just won't crank. Help with suggestions and testing would be appreciated!
 
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 08:45 AM
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Hey folks. 1998 1500, 5.2 2 wheel drive. Right at 200,000 miles. Just changed coil, wires and plugs. Ran for about 300 miles then just shut off going down interstate. Won't restart. Turn key and can hear fuel pump engage, turns over, but just can't get it to start. Camshaft position sensor? Crank position sensor? Distributor? Fuel pump? Timing belt? Turns over, just won't crank. Help with suggestions and testing would be appreciated!
My 1999 dodge Ram Laramie SLT 8 cyl 5.2 L did same thing Oct 27, 2012 just after I filled it up with 87 octane (my usual choice). I drove it 5 miles and it shut off and will not turn over. Mechanic cant get it to read any codes thinks it might be a $300.00 to $700.00 computer....Help
 
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Old Nov 6, 2012 | 05:43 PM
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Figured mine out. Coil wire got up against the exhaust manifold and burned in half. Easy fix. Whew...
 
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