Truck will crank but not start

1996 DODGE DAKOTA
12,060 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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SUZAN YOUNGBLOOD
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My truck has been through it all i have to start it with screwdriver and switch. So today i turned it off and when i turned it back on the truck would not start. had this problem before and it was at the fuse box under the hood had a bad wire. Had that checked out and everything checked out, but truck still would not start this time. there is no electricity to the ignition at all no dash or the buzzer on ignition, nothing.
Jun 8, 2017 at 2:45 PM
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HMAC300
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check fuse B and C in under hood fuse box, they may be blown. both are big fuses so check those with a test light. then check battery for condition including load test. most places do for free make sure battery terminals are clean.
Jun 8, 2017 at 11:26 PM
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RENEE L
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Hi SUZAN,

If you decide to check the condition of your battery yourself here is a link to helpful information from this site that features written instructions, pictures and a video explaining how to load test your battery yourself. If you need further assistance please come back to 2CarPros.com. We are always happy to help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-battery

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Kindest regards,

Renee
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