No spark when I try to start it

CAROLMATEOS

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1998 DODGE STRATUS
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
140,000 MILES

My car just stopped running when I was driving down the road. It will not start. There's no spark when we try to start it. I've put a new coil pack as well as new spark plugs in, and there's still no spark. There's no noise coming from my fuel pump either. I just don't know what to do.

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ASEMASTER6371

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Good afternoon,

I would start by checking all the fuses for power on both sides with the key on.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

I listed two diagrams for to view and the fuss to check.

Roy

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Tuesday, January 15th, 2019 AT 2:53 PM

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We already did that. They all appear to be fine.

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Tuesday, January 15th, 2019 AT 2:59 PM

ASEMASTER6371

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No, you need to check for power on both sides of the fuse with either a voltmeter or test light.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-car-fuse-works

Roy

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Tuesday, January 15th, 2019 AT 3:14 PM

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We did that as well. Is it possible that it's the crank sensor?

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Tuesday, January 15th, 2019 AT 3:24 PM

ASEMASTER6371

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Yes, it is. When you crank the motor, does the tach go up a little while cranking?

Do you have a scan tool to monitor live data to see if there is a RPM signal cranking?

Roy