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1990 Dodge Van Repair Question


Topics covered: Spark, Crankshaft, Sensor.
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Asked on February 19, 2011

Crankshaft position sensor

What is the location of the crankshaft position sensor on a 1990 dodge ram van b250 5.2L?
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Replied on February 19, 2011

Does not have one what is problem?

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Replied on February 19, 2011

i drive a 1990 dodge ram van. B250 5.2L and it turns over but wont fire. i have been told by every repair place and parts service place that the crankshaft position sensor needs replaced and i have looked everywhere but cannot locate it.

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Replied on February 19, 2011

That's because does not have one. Pull plug wire check for spark. if spark spray carb cleaner in intake crank does it fire

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Replied on February 19, 2011

i tried spraying carb cleaner. it didnt start but it is making a slightly different noise now when cranking. like it wants to start but cant. i have tried so many things. i have replaced cap and rotor and plugs and wires. it runs for about a week and then stops starting. and then i get it jumped and it runs for about another week before doing the same thing

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Replied on February 19, 2011

can you give me any other suggestions as to the cause of the problem?

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Replied on February 21, 2011

Check spark pull plug wire hold 1/4 in from block have someone crank is spark blue/white in color?

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Replied on February 21, 2011

we did that and we dont have any spark at all

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Replied on February 21, 2011

O.K. check for voltage at coil + terminal

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Replied on February 21, 2011

we dont have a voltage meter and no way to get to one really

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Replied on February 21, 2011

Well looks like were done can get a test light less than $10

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