Engine cranks but does not start

Tiny
CARLOSWOODS
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  • 1998 DODGE RAM
  • 5.2L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
No power to coil, and the fuel pump not kicking on. The truck ran great until my lady backed into a telephone pole impact was rear bumper right on driver side frame.
Thursday, June 16th, 2022 AT 10:36 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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  • 108,517 POSTS
Hi,

This vehicle has an automatic shutdown which is designed to shut down fuel and ignition if the vehicle is in an accident. I don't know how hard it hit the pole, but that is where I would start.

I attached a pic below and highlighted a fuse to check and the ASD relay. Confirm the fuse is good first. (Fuse 6) Also, confirm there is power to and from it. Here is a link you may find helpful.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

If the fuse checks good and has power, remove the relay and switch it to a different one in the box that has the same part number. If there isn't one, here is a link that explains how to test one:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Let me know what you find.

Take care,

Joe

See pic below.
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Thursday, June 16th, 2022 AT 10:51 PM

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