When driving and I hit a bump the trucks shuts off?

Tiny
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  • 1995 DODGE RAM
  • 11,400 MILES
When driving and I hit a bump the trucks shuts off. When I stop it will restart. Than I let the truck sit over night now it will not start today. Please need help
Sunday, January 20th, 2013 AT 7:58 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

You need a spark, fuel pressure, and compression for the motor to run.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

When you turn the key on, can you hear the fuel pump run for 2 seconds and shut off?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Take a spark plug wire off crank the motor and see if you see a spark jump.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Let me know the results so we can proceed.

Roy
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