1996 Dodge Caravan Unable to start vehicle

135,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DIMPLES71
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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?
Jan 3, 2009 at 5:51 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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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
Jan 3, 2009 at 6:32 AM
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DIMPLES71
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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?
Jan 4, 2009 at 8:11 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
Next, check if you are getting power to the coil.

JOE
Jan 4, 2009 at 10:39 AM
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DIMPLES71
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I am not sure how i should do that, could you give me some direction?
Jan 5, 2009 at 3:59 AM
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