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1996 Dodge Dakota Starting trouble

Tiny
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  • 1996 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 215,000 MILES
The truck is just a winter truck I use during snow. So it usually sits all summer until its time to get brought backj into service. Well this time the engine just wont start. I'm not sure if maybe all the sitting has caused sludge in the gas tank or something and was wondering how one would make sure gas is getting to engine and if there would be some other cause. The engine will crank and crank until the battery dies, quite a while, any help is appreciated and if more info is needed just ask i'm probly leavin out something. Thanks
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Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 AT 5:42 PM

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Tiny
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Do below

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs, coil's resistances, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
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Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 AT 5:44 PM
Tiny
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Thanks i'll try that
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Sunday, November 22nd, 2009 AT 6:54 PM

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