Crank no start

Asked by GuruS2KP9 Jun 14, 2019 at 07:45 PM about the 1997 Dodge RAM 1500 Laramie SLT LB 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have 1997 dodge ram 1500 5.9l. Truck was
running rough so i changed plugs, wires, d.cap and
rotor now it tries to turn over but doesn't! Little
pissed what is going on. HELP!

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Paul answered 4 years ago

Did you gap the plugs correctly, if they were pre gapped did you check the gap to make sure it's correct? Are you sure the wires are in the correct plug? Did you put the cap on the correct way? Is the roto pulled up high enough to make contact with rota. Did you check for spark at the plugs ?

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Mikbek answered 4 years ago

Those I believe still have a coil wire an coil...make sure its in place securely and wires to it are still in place. Is fotor positioned in slot (I believe they were slotted)

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