Wont start

Asked by Bergsmakr Feb 27, 2019 at 09:13 PM about the 1994 Dodge Dakota SLT 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Hey so i have a 94 dodge dakota that would die on
me every once in a while. No warning. And now it
wont start at all. I have replaced plugs, wires, cap
and rotor, and coil. Tried starter fluid and still
wouldnt start. I ran the codes by turning the key off
and on 5 times and it said ecm error/ egr valve
solenoid 3 error. Ive messed around with the egr
valve before and i know that that wouldnt cause it
to not start. The only thing i can think of besides
thhe ecm is the igniotion to the coil pack??? Any
opnions or advise to help me out? Im pretty
bummed out.

3 Answers

1Shell_Case answered 5 years ago

My Chrysler Sebring convertible did same thing . I needed a Starter then the alternator. Alternator was draining lights and battery but was very slow over 2 year. Usually alternator just goes fast. Just dies totally won't start or turn engine. Just Key clicks in ignition. No dash light windows or locks wor. DEAD IS DEAD

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1Shell_Case answered 5 years ago

My Chrysler Sebring convertible did same thing . I needed a Starter then the alternator. Alternator was draining lights and battery but was very slow over 2 year. Usually alternator just goes fast. Just dies totally won't start or turn engine. Just Key clicks in ignition. No dash light windows or locks work. DEAD IS DEAD

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Mike answered 5 years ago

Try this, disconnect both battery cables and touch them together for a minute or so then reconnect and try to start, this is called a hard reset. If it doesn't start check for spark, remove a spark plug wire insert a screwdriver into the boot and then hold the metal part of the screwdriver 1/2 in. from a metal part of the engine block then have someone crank the engine while you look for spark, if no spark check coil ect. I hope this helps. Take care.

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