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36 messages,  Last post on Dec 05, 2009 at 10:34 AM

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#27 of 36
Re: 2006 Ram 2500 Starting Problem [gunowner] by bucksdodge
Sep 10, 2009 (3:04 am)
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Replying to: gunowner (Jun 27, 2007 6:27 pm)

Hi I seem to have the same Problem! I have an 2006 RAM Diesel 5.9. about a year ago I Had to have the Clutch sensor replace and that fixed a problem. now I have the same Problem as you. Have you figured out what was going on with it? If so what did dodge do to it? What was the time frame on getting the truck fixed?
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99 dodge ram by wayne62
Oct 12, 2009 (11:16 am)
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I have a 99 dodge ram club cab v8 when the weather is wet or rainy and truck sits over night it will not start only does it on cooler wet nights.
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2001 Dodge Ram Van 5.2 No Spark No Start by hooker321
Oct 17, 2009 (9:58 am)
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Power to the coil but no spark?
Swapped crank sensor no spark?
Any Ideas?
Gonna Check ASD today... Be back to report later!
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2001 Dodge Ram Van 5.2 Still No Spark No Start by hooker321
Oct 17, 2009 (10:13 pm)
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Well Rechecked Fuel Pressure (Its ok 44psi), then rechecked ASD relay (switching it) then rechecked the Crankshaft and Camshaft sensors while hand cranking the motor super super slow (making sure to have the coil wire unplugged from the cap) while the key is in the run position. Both checked ok. Went back to the coil plug and checked for constant 12v and then checked other wire for a signal while cranking motor that seemed fine.
I was so certain to find something... I traced wires from the coil to the PCM and checked for continuity both fine. (GRN/ORG wire left harness plug on PCM & GRY/WHT wire far right harness plug on PCM.)
While doing so I then noticed the PCM Computer ECU whatever... was a junkyard replacement! (Yellow paint marker numbers and a big lakeview junkyard sticker with a check mark on it lol Also pry marks all around it from someone opening it it seems lol).. I was shocked lol ..I never would have thought this was already changed lol.. Im NOW thinking the PCM is just bad. Any thoughts out there....
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2001 Dodge Ram Van 5.2 No Spark No Start.. New info by hooker321
Oct 17, 2009 (10:25 pm)
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Found out today from the customer when telling him the PCM might be bad I told him "its the computer above the enging under the hood missing the cover" he then told me the van over heated and blew out the radiator hose near the thermostat lol... He said he cut the hose down and changed thermostat and he might have the PCM cover lol... Hmmm Ok soooo the junkyard computer along with not being factory sealed was drenched in hot radiator fluid then drivin the very same day and for 2 weeks more before this (dead at a stop light without warning).... Hmmmm I bet the junkard PCM was fine without the cover lol until the hose bursted and blasted the PCM witch is right above the hose lol THANKS DUMB DODGE FOR PUTING A COMPUTER THERE! I GUESS BEHIND THE DASH or NEAR THE DRIVER FLOOR IS TO MUCH TO ASK!
I will get another PCM I guess unless someone has a idea for me to try I love experimenting!
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Re: 2001 Dodge Ram Van 5.2 Still No Spark No Start [hooker321] by mickster5
Nov 07, 2009 (10:55 am)
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Replying to: hooker321 (Oct 17, 2009 10:13 pm)

Just went through all that mess. I installed a recon. ECU and it started right up. It was a hassle to find one. The dealer wants close to 8oo.oo for a rebuilt. Evidently a new one is not available for that one. I would not recomend the Auto Source as they gave me the runaround, and 2 weeks later I got the unit after the sent it to the wrong address. Ultimately it works, but now my oil pressure gauge will all of a sudden drop to zero and I'll get a mechanical sounding clicking. If I shut it off for a minute or so it will sometimes go back to working. Maybe oil pump picked up crud from sitting so long not running. Anyone have any similar probs.....
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Ram Truck will not Start by jmaltry
Nov 28, 2009 (9:24 am)
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I have a 2003 Ram Truck 5.7L Hemi. Engine check light was on for several days. Then it would not start. Replaced CAM sensor and the truck started right up and check light was off. Same day the engine would not crank, tried it twice then started up. Thinking I had a weak original battery, I replaced the battery. Car stated right up with no warning lights. Next day the truck will not crank. Battery okay. Check for error codes and found none. Any recommendations? Thanks
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Re: 2001 dodge 1500 starting problems [toby74] by jstingley
Nov 30, 2009 (9:58 am)
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Replying to: toby74 (Jul 10, 2009 11:24 pm)

did you get an answer to your problem?
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won't fire by mazolton
Dec 05, 2009 (10:11 am)
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I have a 94 cummins that has been a great trouble free diesel for250k+ While
Driving it acted like it ran out of fuel and died. It has fuel, cranks strong but won't fire up. I checked everything I could think of. Now my son's 2001 has done the same thing recently and no one seems to know what we need to do.
I would really appreciate your help and known what anyone else has found out when this problem occurred
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starting - firing up problem on Cummins by mazolton
Dec 05, 2009 (10:34 am)
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Has anyone figured out what the cause of these diesels to turn over but not fire up.
I've checked everything I could think of now
 
 

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