2000 Dodge Durango engine cranks but does not start

2000 DODGE DURANGO
117,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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D3D8
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Engine cranks but does not start.okay b/4 this snow storm no problems.Gas pedal seem like it doesn't have as much play as before (possble stuck open?) i can't figure out why because it was fine the day before. Any help would be appreciated.

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Feb 17, 2010 at 12:47 PM
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JDL
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Welcome, you can visually check the throttle-valve. Have a helper crank it, while you visually check for spark at the plugs. If spark ok, use a gage and check fuel pressure. Some of the national brand autostores used to loan out a fuel pressure gage.
Dec 31, 2018 at 1:30 PM
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D3D8
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what exactly is a throttle valve? and what does it look like? Where is it located?
Dec 31, 2018 at 1:30 PM
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JDL
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In the picture, the throttle position sensor and idle air control,iac are connected to the throttle-body. The throttle valve is in the throttle body. I tried to find better picture, so far no luck.


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/170934_throttlebody_1.jpg

Dec 31, 2018 at 1:30 PM
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