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1989 Dodge Pickup won't start

Tiny
ERIK1989
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  • 1989 DODGE TRUCK
I have a 1989 Dodge Pickup D100 V8 automatic w/ 140,000 miles. Truck was running fine until I broke my foot and it has sat for 6 weeks. Went to start it & it won't start. It cranks fine. Tried a little spray of engine start but even that didn't help. Replaced the coil, distrib cap, rotor plugs and plug wires. Still nothing?
Attached a wire from the positive post of the battery to the positive terminal of the coil. IT STARTED! However, disconect the wire & it shuts down. Not sure where the positive wire originates from (goes into a harness of many wires). Am I safe in wiring the coil direct and just leaving it?
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Sunday, October 21st, 2007 AT 2:08 PM

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Tiny
BLACKOP555
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Sounds to me that your ignition switch or relay is bad. Dont just wire it together that could cause countless damage to the vehicle and possibly you.
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Sunday, October 21st, 2007 AT 8:08 PM

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