Engine cranks but does not get fire?

1997 DODGE MAGNUM
190,000 MILES • 5.9L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BIGBLUE17
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The vehicle listed above is a 1998 Dodge Laramie that just cranks over and doesn’t get fire. I’ve replaced the wires, plugs, distributor, cap, and rotor included, camshaft and crankshaft sensors, the coil pack, and the battery. I’ve replaced stuff before, but it ran afterwards. It died right after I had it running for a minute. It ran the died out and would just crank afterwards. I’ve tore it apart to make sure it didn’t jump time, but it was fine.
Nov 10, 2022 at 10:45 AM
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It sounds like you may have a crankshaft angle sensor that is not working. When you turn the key on without cranking the engine over can you hear the fuel pump in the tank run for 5 seconds? Also, we need to check for spark which this video can show you how plus you should see if the engine runs on starting fluid:

https://youtu.be/baq_aEWNQ0Y

This guide can help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-not-running-advanced

Please go over these guides and report back.
Nov 11, 2022 at 2:29 AM
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