we have a 1989 dodge dakota 2wd, manual transmission that began dieing randomly and now will not start at all. It is getting both fuel and fire. Any suggestions?

Asked by marianbruner Apr 05, 2015 at 05:27 PM about the 1989 Dodge Dakota

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

our 1989 dakota pick up died and will not start.  we have replaced the pick-up coil,
distributor cap, plugs and wires, rotary button, fuel filter.  it is getting both fuel and fire but
only turns over but will not start.  any help as to why?

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Shawn answered 9 years ago

Crank sensor

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