2000 Dodge Intrepid Do I need a scan tool to perform this d

Tiny
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  • 2000 DODGE INTREPID
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  • FWD
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My car does not have fire to the spark plugs. When I check for power at the plug that plugs into the coil, (because every cylinder has individual coils) There is power, but it stays on even while cranking the motor over. How do I go about pin pointing why it won't fire?Do I need a scan tool? Thank you, Anthony Padilla, with MobilTech Mechanics!
Saturday, April 4th, 2009 AT 1:30 AM

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Tiny
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As a test only, unplug the cam sensor, if it starts, the timing belt slipped a tooth or two. Read the codes this way:
With the ignition switch in the OFF position, depress the TRIP and RESET buttons.
While holding the TRIP and RESET button turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
Continue to hold the TRIP and RESET buttons until the word CODE appears in the odometer windows (about five seconds ) then release the buttons. If a problem exists, the system will display Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC's). If no problem exists, the code 999 (End Test) will momentarily appear.
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Saturday, April 4th, 2009 AT 5:21 AM

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