2000 Dodge Ram lack of spark

Tiny
TIM SEASTRAND
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  • 2000 DODGE RAM
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 126,000 MILES
I have good spark coming into the distributor from the coil but none coming out to any plugs. I have swapped the cap. Rotor and the camshaft position sensor under the cap still nothing. Thanks
Friday, January 15th, 2010 AT 1:15 PM

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Tiny
JDL
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Hi, thanks for the donation. If you take the coil wire loose from the cap and hold close to engine ground, engine cranking, can you see a spark jump.

Engine cranking, does the rotor turn? All battery cables and engine grounds, ok?
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Friday, January 15th, 2010 AT 2:03 PM
Tiny
TIM SEASTRAND
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After rechecking I find a very weak spark. I removed the coil and checked resistance per the manual. Secondary ok, primary slightly out of spec 1.3 vs 0.96-1.18. Is this critical?
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Saturday, January 16th, 2010 AT 7:10 AM
Tiny
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A weak coil is a possibility, plus the other suggestions. Sorry about the late reply, I've been having problems with mail.
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Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 AT 8:57 AM

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