1996 Dodge Dakota 96 Dodge Dakota wont start

Tiny
SLIMMER455
  • MEMBER
  • 1996 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • MANUAL
  • 150,000 MILES
Hey guys I have a 96 dodge dakota that wont start.I know the timing chain is good. It has spark.I sprayed some engine starter in and it still wont fire.I remember when I replaced the fuel pump it would at least fire off when I sprayed engine starter. So I dont think its the fuel pump.I cleaned the idle control that goes into the throttle body.I have know idea what it could be. If it has spark and you spray some ether it should fire off. What gives please help thanks alot Mike
Monday, January 26th, 2009 AT 10:07 PM

2 Replies

Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 110,114 POSTS
Mike:

You are right. With starting fluid, it should start if it's in time, has good compression, and good spark. When you checked for spark, were you getting a good hot blue spark, or did it look more white?

Joe
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, January 29th, 2009 AT 10:42 AM
Tiny
SLIMMER455
  • MEMBER
  • 18 POSTS
Hey Joe thanks it was a good blue spark.I will try a new dist cap this weekend. What do you think about the crank sensor/ thanks again Mike
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, January 29th, 2009 AT 9:40 PM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Not Running Content

Car Cranking but Not Starting? Try This
VIDEO
Car Cranking but Not Starting? Try This
Instructional repair video
Engine Not Starting
GUIDE
Engine Not Starting
Over the past 20 years at 2CarPros we have identified the top problems that are easily fixed. This guide can save you a trip to the repair garage or calling a tow truck and...
VIEW MORE