1993 Dakota - No spark, i'm stumped...please help
 

1993 Dodge Dakota, 3.9L V6

No spark. Changed cap and rotor, as well as rotor pick up plate.

Had coil tested. It's good. Still nothing.

Checked the codes and came up with a 42...Automatic shutdown relay circuit open or shorted.

The funny part is the fuel rail has pressure, and fuel mists out of the spark plug wells when you pull the plug.

He said he tried swapping the relays and it still didn't start...I'm not sure if he found the right one or not, I'd assume so.

What next? CPS? Where is that located?

RE: 1993 Dakota - No spark, i'm stumped...please help
 

moe in wichita ks
get the vom out check for 12 v going to the coil, comming from the computer.check the ign switch, battery? check all conectors. i dont know a lot about the newer cars but basic stuff is still the same. good luck. moe7404@att.net

RE: 1993 Dakota - No spark, i'm stumped...please help
 

Thank you for your input.

I should mention that it cranks and cranks all day, just doesn't fire. One of the first things we tried was starting it on ether and that didn't work either (for obvious reasons)

I'm heading over there with the voltmeter now...will let you know results later.

RE: 1993 Dakota - No spark, i'm stumped...please help
 

We're now showing code 33 Air conditioning clutch relay circuit open or shorted as well as the code 42.
I'm wondering if it's a wiring issue.

RE: 1993 Dakota - No spark, i'm stumped...please help
 

Also, we're not getting power to the coil. The ASD relay has voltage going to it and it clicks when turned over.