Cranks over won't start, no codes

Asked by scott Sep 05, 2022 at 06:44 PM about the 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT Quad Cab RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

We've checked every fuse, every relay.
Inside and out. Thought maybe anti
theft triggered. Tried every way to
untrigger,finally removed after market
anti theft(Karr brand). Turn key on np
gauges work but dash lights come on.
Have disconnected battery and
completely removed out of truck for a
day. Reinstalled battery  next day.  Still
won't start. Will crank over. Hooked up
diagnostic computer no codes pop up.
At wits end.  Can't afford to take to
dodge dealer. Please any idea would
help.

3 Answers

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You need three things for the engine to run. Fuel, spark, and compression. Let's see what's missing. Spray a little starting fluid down the throttle body and see if it'll run for a few seconds on that. If so, you have a fuel problem. Bad fuel pump, fuel pump relay, or the injectors aren't spraying. If it will not run at all on the starting fluid you have an ignition (no spark) problem or no compression. To check for spark, remove one of the spark plug wires at the spark plug. Insert a large screwdriver in the end of the spark plug wire. Hold the screwdriver close to something metal that's not painted. Have a helper crank the engine. You should see a strong spark jumping, rhythmically from the screwdriver as the engine cranks over. You might be able to hear it as well. SNAP, SNAP, SNAP will be the sound. If you have spark and fuel (the starting fluid) but the engine still won't run it's time to do a compression test. If all cylinders test very low or zero it's jumped timing. Be sure you double check all the wiring that was involved with that aftermarket security system too! Those are usually nothing but trouble. In my opinion the best theft deterrent is to remove the fuel pump relay when you park the vehicle i understand that maybe you bought the vehicle with the aftermarket security system, just putting it out there for future reference. A friend bought a Chevy Blazer with an aftermarket security system already installed and it was nothing but trouble. It involved everything from the horn to the gauges on the dash! He finally got tired of fighting with it and traded the vehicle in! Hope that helps! Jim

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Any codes were probably cleared when you disconnected the batt. Test for proper spark , injector pulse and fuel pressure some vehicles are particular just having fuel pressure won't do .

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Replace the ASD relay number 57, see if it will start.

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