Truck was running great now it wont start. 1996 dodge ram 1500 5.9

1996 DODGE RAM
80,000 MILES
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MIKE72
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i just got this truck and it run fine but if it would sit awile and you go to start it would take about three cranks to fire up but if you turn it off then try it it would start right up with no problems. So the hard start did not bother me. So now here is the problem i went out this mourning to start the truck and it took about three cranks but when it started it would not idle if I let off the gas it would die but it would start right up so I drove it around the block almost did not make it home when i pulled in the drive way it died and now it wont start at all it will try but wont and it makes a laud backfire out of the tailpipes. I checked and i can here the fual pump hum when i turn the key on and i do and i also checked my coil and am getting lots of fire i pulled one of my plugs and it is black and wet with gas. Can you help me.
Nov 26, 2011 at 2:53 AM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Have it scanned for codes. Make sure the plugs are getting spark.
Oct 4, 2018 at 10:33 AM
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MIKE72
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my engine light did not come on and the plugs are getting spark
Oct 4, 2018 at 10:33 AM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Not all codes initiate a CEL. Plugs being wet with gas means they either aren't getting spark, are getting insufficient spark, or the cylinders are getting too much fuel. Pay attention to the O2 sensor(s) and the MAF/MAP sensor.
Oct 4, 2018 at 10:33 AM
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MIKE72
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Ill try that thank you
Oct 4, 2018 at 10:33 AM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Let me know what you find out.
Oct 4, 2018 at 10:33 AM
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