1998 Dodge Ram my dodge truck just won't start.

1998 DODGE RAM
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BILLP896
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Computer problem
1998 Dodge Ram 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic

my dodge truck just won't start. Could this be a computer problem . The battery is fine. It just cranks with no sign of it wanting to fire up
Dec 26, 2008 at 2:46 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Do below to determine if its fuel or spark issue then get back

Get a starting fluid or ether and spray into the carb or the throttle body on an EFI. Did it start and die? If not disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -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,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
Dec 26, 2008 at 3:18 PM
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