Stop running when I was driving

VIC1976

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2001 DODGE DAKOTA
325,000 MILES

I was driving and stop running I put more gas in the tank nothing. I change the spark plug and the wire and the cap with the rotor and nothing. I turn the key 3 time and give me the code P1285. What I need to do?

Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 AT 7:53 PM

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SINBAD271

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Does it turn over?

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Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 AT 9:35 PM

VIC1976

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When you turn the key the motor turn. Sometime give that kick to start but don't start

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Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 AT 6:04 PM

SINBAD271

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Check to see if your getting fire at the plug. Check and see if your getting fuel to injectors.

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Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 AT 6:20 PM

VIC1976

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Yes I get fire and get fuel I already test that I look all fuse and the fuel pump relay everything ok

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Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 AT 6:33 PM

SINBAD271

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Check your oil, does it look milky, conduct a coolant pressure test, see if coolant is leaking on to the ground anywhere. Pull your plugs out see if any of the have a coolant smell to them, conduct a compression test on each cylinder. You may find an issue. It seems you may have a head gasket issue. Not for certain at this time. Tests must be done. Let me know the out come please thank you. I know it sound like a lot of work, but this is called pin pointing.