Will not start

MIKIEFELKINS

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1998 DODGE DURANGO
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC

I have a 1998 Dodge Durango 4X4 5.9 liter V8
My truck will not start. It will crank, but will not turn over & start. I have replaced Distributor Cap & Rotor due to not enough spark caused by corrosion & wear & tear. I was told it is fine now. What could be my problem?

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SAMTHEMAN

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My guess is to check the battery for the first thing. The car will crank, but not start if that happens. Your local auto parts store will be able to test it for you.

If thats not the case, change your plug wires.

And if that doesnt solve it, you have to know its an ignition/electrical problem and have a mechanic take a look.

Hope this helps!

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Friday, January 14th, 2011 AT 6:32 AM

MIKIEFELKINS

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Thanks a lot. I actually figured it out. The ignition coil was bad. There wasn't enough spark. As soon as I noticed it wouldn't spark I took it to the auto parts store where they tested it. Replaced it & all is good now. Thanks again for your reply.

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Sunday, January 16th, 2011 AT 3:29 AM

KASEKENNY

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That is great news. Thanks for updating us on this issue. However, I am going to post a few guides that will help with checking this for others so that if they have this issue, they can figure out what you found:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-for-ignition-spark

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

Please let us know what questions you have about this, and we can go from there. Thanks

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Friday, May 13th, 2022 AT 3:07 PM