Cranks but doesn't start

Asked by Tennesseejed65 Aug 20, 2017 at 12:26 AM about the 1999 Dodge RAM Van 1500 Extended Cargo RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Cranking  won't turn over...have spark.

6 Answers

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check fuel pressure. possibly a blown fuse. crank sensor could be bad, the fuel pump and or the relay could be bad. thats what i would check..

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Thanks... I checked every fuse, in and under the hood. They all seem good. I'll check fuel. There were no warning signs...ran great, then this. Thanks again for responding!

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Thank you for your advice! A friend of mine told me to crank it, while he banged on the gas tank... started right up. Ran great for a day, then same thing. Now, it'll start if you spray starter fluid directly into the carb, but quits as soon as you stop spraying. Fuel pump replacement under way!

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This is for ur FYI.... There is a second sensor on the bank of ur motor where it bolts up to the tranny ... If this sensor goes bad ur engine will turn over but u loose spark to ur coil n it will not start ....Don't spend a bunch of money on parts u don't have to ...

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Just cut off lost pressure and cut back now completely want crank but will turn

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