2002 Dodge Ram Engine will turn over but will not start

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2002 DODGE RAM
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
110,000 MILES

I try to start my truck and the engine will crank over and over like it wants to start, but it just won't catch. I don't know if it is the starter or the ignition coil or the spark. I just drove it yesterday and there was no problem, but today it won't start. Will I do damage if I crank it constantly for 5-10 second bursts? Then the abs light comes on as well as the light showing that the brake is engaged. Any advise would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 AT 2:21 AM

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RASMATAZ

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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, 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, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it

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Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 AT 11:58 AM

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