2000 Dodge Durango 5.2 After driving and letting set for approx. 1 hour, the car won't start for 15 or so minutes after the first try. It is turning over, but not firing. The spark plugs have been changed along with the distributor cap, coil and rotor button. It will eventually start if you just keep trying but the not starting to begin with happens at random times. It may go several times and crank just fine and then it just won't start. Keeping the tank filled to at least half a tank. Can hear the fuel pump priming. It starts fine in the mornings after it has been sitting all night.

Dennis Mulford

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• Posted on Mar 20, 2009

SOURCE: 86 dodge 250 v8-318 no fire at spark plug, will not start

did you change the main coil and coil wire?if so then check the ing resistor and then the computor box

SOURCE: no fire

check the crankshaft sensor

SOURCE: Dodge, 92, V-8, 318, electrical shut-off, engine

Check that your have primary 12 v to the coil when it won't start.Can there be a loose connection?Coil is inexpensive to replace,Does distributor have a capacitator? Small cylinder by points.Change it too.I would check all grounds and connections clean and tighten.Good Luck.

Testimonial: "I think the ground is likely, not the coil, since there are no codes. Why the capacitor? I've already changed the crank sensor as well. Thanks "

ZJ Limited

• 17989 Answers
• Posted on Apr 09, 2010

SOURCE: 98 dakota 2wh drive 3.9 replace rotor & cap

Check this 1998 Dodge Dakota 2WD 3.9 liter V-6 VIN "X"



Good luck.

SOURCE: 97 dodge ram no spark

then i would replace whats called the hall effect sensor its that black plastic plate you see when you take dist cap off. just pull rotor and lift up the sensor.dist cap is what holds it on.also under the sensor will be a stamped sheet metal piece that looks like the top of a castle wall. make sure its not loose on the shaft.if it is then new dist will be needed