1997 Dodge Ram fuel

1997 DODGE RAM
189,984 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BIGCOUNTRY1990
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i started my truck this mornin and it was running fine i shut it off when i got back home and about 4 hours later i went to got to hte store and all it was doin was cranking and i heard the fuel pump kick in i just cant figure out the problem
Jul 23, 2010 at 9:06 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Cranks but no start condition-do below to determine whether it's fuel or spark issue:

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.
Jul 23, 2010 at 9:27 PM
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