2002 Dodge Ram Won't Start

2002 DODGE RAM
132,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BJIMENEZ01
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Hello,
I ha ve a 2002 dodge 1500 trk that won't start. Was close to empty yesterday and our driveway is inclinied slightly so thinking maybe no gas reached the fuel pump and sucked up all of the debris on bottom of tank. I tried lmoving truck to a level area on street and sprayed some carb cleaner in intake after removing the air cleaner but still woudn't start. Any ideas?
Oct 2, 2009 at 10:25 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Do below to determine if its fuel or spark problem.

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,coil's resistances,cap and rotor /distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, ECM,Ignitor camshaft and crankshaft sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
Oct 2, 2009 at 10:35 AM
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