it wont start it cranks but no spark!

2001 DODGE RAM
100,000 MILES • 3.9L • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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JULIE TROTOCHAU
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it wont start at first it was hard to start now it wont start replaced spark plugs distributor rotor crank shaft sensor clutch kit been through all fuses on panel by driver door look at fuse relays under hood cant tell new better wires and connectors not getting any spark to the coil to spark the spark plugs coil is good is it the modulator brain ox sensor a relay aground wire help i need my truck to run now it it timing going out of my mind
Jan 30, 2015 at 3:10 AM
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scan for codes and check fuel pressure with a gauge auto parts rent it. check asd relay and try resetting security system
Jan 30, 2015 at 6:21 AM
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It is common for the ASD (automatic shut down) relay to go out and cause this problem. Here is the location so you can swap it out which should fix the problem. You can swap it with the AC clutch coil relay next to it. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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