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1998 Dodge Truck vehicle will not start

Tiny
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  • 1998 DODGE TRUCK
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
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  • 160,000 MILES
I own a 1998 dodge ram 1500 2wd 6 cylinder I have had a misfire on cylinder 2 not sure if that is of sum assistantce but I ran out of gas and now I can't seem to get it 2 start it will turn over jus won't start had it looked at by a friend and was told I have no spark I have replaced the ignition coil and made sure it was good have spark 2 the coil jus not back to the ditrubotor have also replaced the crankshaft position sensor, the air control valve sensor and distubotor and rotor and still no good I have also tried the old tale of dropping a littile bit of gas n the carb\throttle body and had no assistance I am no mechanic and any and all help will b greatly appreciated thank you
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Friday, August 27th, 2010 AT 11:40 AM

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Tiny
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If you have a snapping blue spark coming out the coil and not thru the plugwire inspect the cap and rotor it has go thru here to get to the plugs.
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Friday, August 27th, 2010 AT 5:51 PM
Tiny
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I have replaced the cap and rotor and still no good any other advice. Greatly appreciated thank you
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Friday, August 27th, 2010 AT 5:58 PM
Tiny
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Did you checked the ignition control module?
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Friday, August 27th, 2010 AT 6:01 PM
Tiny
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Yes I have and also the crankshaft position sensor
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Friday, August 27th, 2010 AT 6:07 PM
Tiny
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If you are still not getting spark the computer is probably gone that's if all the wires going to it are good
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Friday, August 27th, 2010 AT 6:11 PM
Tiny
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I will have to look further into that possibility. Is there anyway 2 test the computer?
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Friday, August 27th, 2010 AT 6:29 PM

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