2001 Dodge Dakota sport 2.5L won't start up after reaching operation temp

Asked by Shade Sep 11, 2020 at 11:20 AM about the 2001 Dodge Dakota Sport RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

truck starts up just fine when cooled off but a
check engine light appears and when you drive it
for a while and you get it warmed up if you turn it
off the starter will spin but the truck will not fire up

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beatupchevy answered 3 years ago

So the starter isn't engaging ? Bad starter , if it turns over but won't start then check for proper spark , fuel pressure and if injectors are firing .

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Shade answered 3 years ago

Starter dose engage and everything, I'm not getting any spark after the truck warms up, I've replaced the coil and spark plugs

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