No spark when I try to start it

1998 DODGE STRATUS
140,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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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.
Jan 15, 2019 at 6:36 AM
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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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Jan 15, 2019 at 6:53 AM
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CAROLMATEOS
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We already did that. They all appear to be fine.
Jan 15, 2019 at 6:59 AM
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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
Jan 15, 2019 at 7:14 AM
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We did that as well. Is it possible that it's the crank sensor?
Jan 15, 2019 at 7:24 AM
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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
Jan 15, 2019 at 7:52 AM
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