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1996 Dodge Ram Tried everything.

Tiny
DII
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  • 1996 DODGE RAM
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  • 2WD
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  • 154,000 MILES
Hello. Im at my wits end. Ive tried everything I can think of to get my truck back on the road and all it will do is turn over with NO spark.
Ive replaced.
Ignition
crank sensor
cam "
coil
computer
cap& wires
rotor
checked fuses and fuse link box
O2 sensor
only thing I have not done is checked wire for wire.
Is that what im down too now?
Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks. DII
I would gladly donate more if I were to find out what the deal is with this truck. Other than just being a dodge
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Saturday, November 1st, 2008 AT 8:04 AM

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Tiny
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Try putting a +12v wire direct from the battery and splice it into the ignition coils +12v wire and try to check for spark? Anything?
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Saturday, November 1st, 2008 AT 9:16 AM
Tiny
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Pull cap offf see if rotor turns when cranked
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Monday, November 3rd, 2008 AT 2:10 PM
Tiny
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Please reply to your topic not edit it or well never see what was done!

So what have you done so far?
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Monday, November 3rd, 2008 AT 3:44 PM
Tiny
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Rotor Turns Fine. Timing is good. Thanks for your imput

I tried the jumper wire from Bat. To coil still nodda thanks for the imput.

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1996 Dodge Ram V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 154000 miles

Hello. Im at my wits end. Ive tried everything I can think of to get my truck back on the road and all it will do is turn over with NO spark.
Ive replaced.
Ignition
crank sensor
cam "
coil
computer
cap& wires
rotor
checked fuses and fuse link box
O2 sensor
only thing I have not done is checked wire for wire.
Is that what im down too now?
Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks. DII
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Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 AT 8:06 AM
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Would you give the story of what preceeded these repairs?
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Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 AT 9:14 AM
Tiny
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I pulled out of the post office (to the right) heard a low muffled pop and it died Thats it.
Thanks DII
I couldnt get my card to work on this site I will donate asap.
Thanks again.
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Wednesday, November 5th, 2008 AT 5:39 PM
Tiny
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How you checking for spark? You using a spark tester and hooking it to a good engien ground that is clean and free of rust?

You getting spark directly from the coil?
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Wednesday, November 5th, 2008 AT 9:32 PM
Tiny
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Try putting a +12v wire direct from the battery and splice it into the ignition coils +12v wire and try to check for spark? Anything?

Checked with a tesy light (good ground)

Checked with the #1 plug out against engien and all 8 after that

checked it with a screw driver from 1 to 8

and lastly I checked it by hand to be sure there wasnt any low leval spark going on.

Ive been on and off this for a year and a half now
and its about got me.
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Thursday, November 6th, 2008 AT 7:39 AM
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Check underhood at power distribution center left fender well by firewall. Find Auto shutoff relay. Does it click when key on crank? If not swap with fuel pump relay if it now fires then replace ASD
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Thursday, November 6th, 2008 AT 9:12 AM
Tiny
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Check underhood at power distribution center left fender well by firewall. Find Auto shutoff relay. Does it click when key on crank? If not swap with fuel pump relay if it now fires then replace ASD

we didnt hear any click with any of the same # relays and yet no spark. Realy appreciate your help!
Thank you
DII
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Thursday, November 6th, 2008 AT 1:09 PM
Tiny
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Well did I run you out of ideas? I'll tell ya its been a stumper for me.
As I said in my last post we didnt hear any click what so ever. Thanks for the info.
DII
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Sunday, November 9th, 2008 AT 7:46 AM
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That ASD relay must click or no start. Did you try swaping with another relay?
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Sunday, November 9th, 2008 AT 12:03 PM
Tiny
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Repete
we didnt hear any click with any of the same # relays and yet no spark. Realy appreciate your help!
Thank you
DII

There were 3 of the same # relays there tried all three. What should I check now?
DII
PS I can submit a pic if there is something you might need to see.
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Monday, November 10th, 2008 AT 2:13 PM
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Could you give the production date and VIN?
This is going to take an internet conflab and I'm calling for a little help from my friends.
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Monday, November 10th, 2008 AT 2:24 PM
Tiny
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You bet i'll run out and get that now thanks.
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Monday, November 10th, 2008 AT 2:27 PM
Tiny
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3B7HC13Y8TM198362
7/96
Made in Mexico : )
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Monday, November 10th, 2008 AT 2:37 PM
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Was the PCM on right side firewall replaced?
What is fuel pressure?
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Wednesday, November 12th, 2008 AT 11:30 AM
Tiny
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Was the PCM on right side firewall replaced?
What is fuel pressure?

By PCM, you do mean the computer?
And yes as I listed in my first post it was twice and a bunch of other electric stuff.

Not sure about the feul pressure.
If you explain that, i'll have a look. I'll get my book out and check for that there as well.
Thanks for your help.
DII
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Wednesday, November 12th, 2008 AT 7:45 PM
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Take a look at this page to see how to test your fuel pressure

http://www.2carpros.com/dia/test_fuel_pressure.htm

There is also a video you can watch
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Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 AT 3:33 PM
Tiny
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Thanks, I'll have a look at the fuel pressure tomarow.

Fuel pressure not being right can be the cuase of no spark?
A sensor maybe?
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Wednesday, November 19th, 2008 AT 6:07 PM

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