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crank. no start, no spark, 1997 Dodge Dakota Sport 5.2L

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3 years 1 month ago #57748 by ForestWhispers
crank. no start, no spark, 1997 Dodge Dakota Sport 5.2L was created by ForestWhispers
I did a motor swap and the truck has no spark, I think it a ground issue but dont know how to read the diagnostics the local auto shop did for me.
I bought a Power Probe 3 but dont really understand how to use it. shop said the harness checked out ok but for what ever reason the computer isnt sending the signal to the coil, distribitor, injectors.....im stuck and dont know what to do next...is it possible the o2 sensors could be causing the trouble?
the Auto shut down seem to be working when bench tested...it has new starter, new alternator, new battery, the truck turns over just fine. i think there is a problem with a ground maybe//
Please help..
the name is Brett not Mat
bretthoward1956@gmail.com
thx
Brett
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3 years 1 month ago #57750 by Noah
Replied by Noah on topic crank. no start, no spark, 1997 Dodge Dakota Sport 5.2L
Based on what the shop gave you, they seem competent.
May I ask why you didn't leave the truck there for them to repair?
"Ground cannot be checked with a 10mm socket"

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