2006 Dodge Ram 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 will not start HELP!!

2006 DODGE RAM
58,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROBONEILL
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My dodge ram died out on me today while pulling away from a stop. It would not fire back up. It seemed like it wanted to but it would just bog down after a few seconds. I returned to truck a few hours later and the engine would attempt to start but seemed like no fuel was being delivered. The night before I drove for 6 hours in snowy and wet conditions. This happened lunch time next day. Dont know if that means anything but I thought I would throw it out there. There were no error codes present on the self-dash test and the handheld. Just wondering if there is anything else I should check before yanking the fuel pump out. I find it weird for the fuel pump to be done this early....Thank You,
Feb 16, 2010 at 7:17 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Do below to determine whether it's fuel,spark or compression related problem:

Cranks but no start condition:

Fuel and Spark:
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.

Compression:
If both fuel and spark is present-check the valve and ignition timing, this will lead you to problems
with compression and valves opening and closing at the wrong time/broken or jumped timing
belt/chain.
Feb 16, 2010 at 7:20 PM
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