Why won't it start

Asked by GuruHQVVH Jul 26, 2019 at 11:24 PM about the 2001 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Gary answered 5 years ago

Haven't given anyone much to go on here. You have to start with some good old fashioned troubleshooting. Is the engine turning over (cranking)? If Yes, the battery and starter are good. Does it have spark? Pull a plug wire and test. If not, you have an ignition system problem. Does it have fuel? Starting fluid is the easiest way to check (remove air filter and spray a bit in to see if it starts). Does it have timing or compression?

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Twigman answered 4 years ago

I told u it cranks and it cranks strong so that eliminates the battery and starter and it does not fire which is why I replaced the cap rotor plugs wires and coil and it still just won't start sometimes and I have been doing mechanics all my life I am 51 and I am stumped

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