Dodge won't start

Tiny
VANAMAN
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  • 1997 DODGE RAM
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 188,000 MILES
I just purchased a 1997 Dodge Ram van with a 5.2 engine. It will not start, I have spark, I have fuel pressure, I checked the electric to the injectors, ok, poured gas in the air intake, it wants to start but still doesn't start, do you have any suggestions? Thank you
Monday, April 4th, 2011 AT 1:05 PM

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Tiny
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Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine atleast 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, Do you hear the fuel pump come On when you turn key on? If not check fuel pump fuse and fuel pump relay if okay-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, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it and keep testing

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.
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Tuesday, June 14th, 2011 AT 12:20 PM

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