Not starting

Tiny
TONYA ALLEN
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  • 1992 DODGE DAKOTA
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 78,000 MILES
Just quit running. It will not start, cranks over, but will not start. Has spark at coil, fuel comes out rail.
Thursday, July 20th, 2017 AT 11:07 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

Two things come to mind, the first is does the engine have compression. Here is a guide to help you confirm.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

and

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

Next is does the injectors have pulse?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-fuel-injector

Please run some tests and get back to us we are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken

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Friday, July 21st, 2017 AT 10:46 AM

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