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1996 Dodge Caravan Unable to start vehicle

Tiny
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  • 1996 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 135,000 MILES
When I try to start the car, it will crank, however it will not start and should I leave the key in the on possition long enough the dash lights will go out and the Oil light will come back on. When I checked the oil, with a clean dip stick, it shows as over full. A local auto parts store sold me some started fluid, I tried it several times but without success. What is the most likely causes of my car not able to start?
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Saturday, January 3rd, 2009 AT 1:51 PM

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Tiny
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Hi:
If it wont start with starting fluid, most likely you're not getting spark. Pull one of the plugs out and check for spark. Let me know what you find.

Joe
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Saturday, January 3rd, 2009 AT 2:32 PM
Tiny
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I tested with a tester that should show me the spark to let me know if it was working. When I had someone try to start the car there was nothing showing, no spark. I tested using the left most spark plug wire and the one to its right.

What should be my next step?
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Sunday, January 4th, 2009 AT 4:11 PM
Tiny
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Hi:
Next, check if you are getting power to the coil.

JOE
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Sunday, January 4th, 2009 AT 6:39 PM
Tiny
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I am not sure how I should do that, could you give me some direction?
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Monday, January 5th, 2009 AT 11:59 AM

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