will not start

2002 DODGE DAKOTA
160,000 MILES • 3.9L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ANTHONY HUNT
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replace transmission: now no start... cranks good... no fuel... no ignition.
Aug 20, 2020 at 1:56 AM
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KASEKENNY
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Clearly if this just happened after the transmission replacement, we need to go back over most of the connections, especially those of the PCM.

Also, we need to check the crank shaft position sensor as this is what the PCM uses for ignition and fuel system timing.

Let's start with these and go from there. Thanks
Aug 20, 2020 at 5:34 AM
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ANTHONY HUNT
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Thank you Sir for your response. will let you know ASAP this weekend. Again,thank you.. For your patience and time. Be safe.
Aug 21, 2020 at 5:19 AM
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KASEKENNY
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Thank you for the update. We will wait to hear back with what you find or if you need more help. Thanks
Aug 21, 2020 at 9:52 AM
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ANTHONY HUNT
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Reset transmission. Finally started and then cut off... Cannot find inertia switch/fuel cut off to reset?
Aug 23, 2020 at 3:18 AM
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KASEKENNY
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These trucks do not have shut off switches like Ford's do. They have a rollover valve in the fuel tank that will cut the fuel off.

Can you give a little more detail about how and why you reset the transmission? That may help a little bit with what happened. Before you said it was replaced so if it was just reset then we just need to dig into that a little more.

Thanks
Aug 23, 2020 at 11:51 AM
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ANTHONY HUNT
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Originally I change the transmission. And it would not start: no ignition, no gas?
I checked crank sensor, and several fuses and relays.
And then I tried several resets.
When I reset the transmission the truck started, and than cut off.
It continues to start, and immediately cuts-off..
Note: when and put gas in the Car. It runs and then cuts off.
Aug 23, 2020 at 12:40 PM
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KASEKENNY
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Does the theft light turn off when you turn the key to the on position? It should turn off after about 3 seconds. Let me know this and we can take the next steps. Thanks
Aug 24, 2020 at 12:31 PM
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ANTHONY HUNT
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Problem solved: crank sensor... wire damage... beneath insulation.
Apr 26, 2021 at 11:19 PM
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KASEKENNY
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Awesome. Thanks for coming back and providing that information. That will surely help others as that is commonly overlooked. Thanks for using 2CarPros.
Apr 27, 2021 at 12:44 PM
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