After replacing the starter in my truck, it will not start?

1999 DODGE RAM
175,000 MILES • 5.9L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DUTCHGIRL
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I changed the starter in my truck and now it won't start. The battery, alternator and starter are all good (12.6v w/multimeter). New plugs, wires, distributor assembly (cam sensor, wires are in the correct firing order), crankshaft sensor, it has almost a half tank of gas, fuses and relays are good. I even tried jumping the starter from the brown wire. Am I missing something? Please help!
Jul 31, 2023 at 12:17 AM
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STRAILER
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I assume the engine will not crank over, correct? If you have power at the trigger wire and the positive and negative battery cable are clean and tight you have a defective starter here is a guide to help us and I have included the starter wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

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Jul 31, 2023 at 9:37 AM
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DUTCHGIRL
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It will crank and it almost turns over but won't start.
Jul 31, 2023 at 9:45 AM
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DUTCHGIRL
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I bench tested the starter. It's good.
Aug 1, 2023 at 12:52 AM
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STRAILER
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Is it cranking but not running, correct? Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so I can tell you for sure what's going on.. You can upload it here with your response.
Aug 2, 2023 at 11:18 AM
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DUTCHGIRL
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Correct.
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Aug 10, 2023 at 5:56 AM
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STRAILER
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Thanks for the video, the engine sounds okay, can you hear the fuel pump primes if you turn the key on without cranking the engine over? Also, will the engine run on starting fluid?

This guide may help as well:

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

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Aug 11, 2023 at 3:03 AM
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