Starts randomly but turns over every time

Asked by GuruXHCF6 Oct 29, 2018 at 12:52 PM about the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Have a 99 dodge ram 1500
extended . 5.9 ltr magnum 4x4.
Starts up drive to the store come
back to leave and turns over but
wont start. 2 to 6 hours later
starts up no problem. Then no
issues for a day or so and does it
again

1 Answer

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Intermittent problems are hard to fing because you need to catch them in the act, and they never act up in a good place. So,the next time this happens, if someone is with you check for spark, remove a spark plug wire insert a screwdriver into the boot and then hold the metal part of the screwdriver 1/2 in. away from a metal part of the engine block and have someone crank the engine while you look for spark. Next check for fuel by removing the plastic cap from the injection test port then depress the schraeder valve and have someone turn the ignition switch on, fuel should spray out. Don't reverse the order of these tests because of fire hazard. Repost Here when you know where the problem is, I hope this helps you, take care.

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