Engine will not start?

Tiny
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  • 2000 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 4 CYL
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  • 160,000 MILES
I arrived home one day and parked my truck in the driveway, the next morning I attempted to start the truck and leave, at that point the truck would turn over but would not start. I first thought it was just out of gas so I put some gas in but it still would not start. Then I thought it might be the full pump so I attemted to prime the carberator with starting fluid and then some gas but still would not start. At that point I replaced the ignition solinoid, rotor, distributer cap and plug wires but it still will not start. When I attempt to start the truck I do smell gas so I do not think it is the carberator. I do not think there is any spark getting to the plug wires. I do periodically get a code on the digital odometer that sais " NO BUS". I have asked several people but knowone seems to know what this means. Do you have any idea what my problem might be. Thx randy cornett buckeye, az
Saturday, July 10th, 2010 AT 11:10 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

The "No Bus" code is typically due to a issue with the main junction box under the hood. It's the fuse block close to the battery that has all the primary relays and fuses.

Here are the typical reason for the No Bus code:
- Junction block fuse # 12 open
- Open fused B(+) circuit
- MIC ground circuit open
- DRB or DRB cable
- CCD bus (+) open to MIC
- CCD bus (-) open to MIC
- CCD bus(+)/(-) circuit shorted to ground
- MIC

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

I have attached a step by step diagnostics for the No Bus error.

Please let me know of any questions.

Thank you.
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