All "crank, no start" conditions are approached in the same way. Every engine requires certain functions to be able to run. Some of these functions rely on specific components to work and some components are part of more than one function so it is important to see the whole picture to be able to conclude anything about what may have failed. Also, these functions can ONLY be tested during the failure. Any other time and they will simply test good because the problem isn't present at the moment.
If you approach this in any other way, you are merely guessing and that only serves to replace unnecessary parts and wastes money.
Every engine requires spark, fuel and compression to run. That's what we have to look for.
These are the basics that need to be tested and will give us the info required to isolate a cause.
1) Test for spark at the plug end of the wire using a spark tester. If none found, check for power supply on the + terminal of the coil with the key on.
2) Test for injector pulse using a small bulb called a noid light. If none found, check for power supply at one side of the injector with the key on.
3) Use a fuel pressure gauge to test for correct fuel pressure, also noticing if the pressure holds when key is shut off.
4) If all of these things check good, then you would need to do a complete compression test.
Once you have determined which of these functions has dropped out,
you will know which system is having the problem.
Testimonial: "checked spark and getting nothing... what now? replace coil?"
SOURCE: 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 Won't Start
Have you checked the codes?
Mine was a faulty coil.... Twice. I made a heat shield for the second one.
SOURCE: 1997 dodge ram 1500 gen light comes on and the battery gauge jump
Replace the alternator if it's output is too low the gen light will come on,could also be loose or dirty connections at alt amd bat
SOURCE: 94 dodge ram 1500 5.2 replaced fuel pump still no
U NEED TO CHECK THE FUEL PUMP AND AURO SHUT DOWN RELAY.THEY ARE IN THE UNDERHOOD FUES & RELAY CENTER.U CAN SWITCH THEM 1 AT A TIME WITH A/C RELAY.IF THAT DOES NOT WORK U MAY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE PCM
SOURCE: Where is Fuel Relay for 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 Diesel Truck
it doesn't have a fuel pump relay it has a fuel pump control unit and it is located on the chassis back quarter drivers side near the tube cross member for chassis on top of chassis rail near bed mount. locate the rear springs front perch and it will be above that on top of rail.
hope this helps. good luck and please ask any question you have.
Testimonial: "Thanx for info..no wonder I couldn't find Relay! "
SOURCE: 1999 dodge caravan 3.0 liter. fuel pump relay not
Have you checked the ASD (Automatic Shut Down) Relay? Check to see if that is getting power. Then check to see if the ASD Relay itself is good. You do not have to use any special tools/knowledge to check this. You can change this Relay out with another Relay that is the same shape and type on a function that is known working. For example: Check to see if your Front Windshield Wipers are working. Change out the ASD Relay with this Front Windshield On/Off Relay. Check the Wipers again. If it does not work, then the ASD Relay is bad. With the Front Wiper Relay in the ASD now check for power to the Fuel Pump Relay.
One additional fact: IF the Crankshaft Position Sensor is bad the Engine will not operate at all, meaning there will be no power sent to anything including the fuel pump relay!
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