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I have no spark at the spark plugs


I have no spark at the spark plugs Mechanic's Assistant: How many miles are on the Chevrolet? When was the last time the plugs were changed? It's a Dodge. Brand new spark plugs Mechanic's Assistant: What year is y...

I have no spark at the spark plugs Mechanic's Assistant: How many miles are on the Chevrolet? When was the last time the plugs were changed? It's a Dodge. Brand new spark plugs Mechanic's Assistant: What year is your Spark? 1996 Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Spark yourself? What have you tried so far? New coil, plugs,disb,and rotor Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? It use to crank when it wanted then it might be days before cranking again.please help

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Automotive Expert
Hello and welcome to Just Answer! My name is \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* I am here to help answer your questions. I am sorry to hear you are having issues with your vehicle. I will do my best to give you the answer you are looking for. Please allow me a few minutes in between our responses to review your information. I may ask several questions to get more details about your problem. While you are waiting for me to respond I am looking up the workshop manuals and wiring diagrams needed to answer your concerns. **The website will prompt a phone call automatically, not me. So please don't let this automatic service prompt annoy you.If you prefer to talk verses type then please use the phone call option.** Hello, what kind of 1996 Dodge is this? Car or truck? What engine size? DO you have injector pulse and no spark?

Truck 5.2
Automotive Expert
Ok if you have injector pulse, then you have an rom signal. Do you have [battery](/topics-battery-dodge/) voltage to the coil but no pulsed ground to fire it? Any diagnostic trouble codes stored?

No codes stored
Automotive Expert
Ok and the coil circuit?

I'm sorry I'm lost on that
Automotive Expert
Ok, you would need to make sure the [ignition coil](/topics-ignition-coil-dodge/) has battery voltage to it with the key on, and check for a pulsed ground from the powertrain control module when cranking. No ground can be a wiring problem or a possible bad PCM.

How do I check for a pulsed ground?
Automotive Expert
With a test light hooked up to the positive side of the battery terminal to check for a ground. It should pulse on and off if it has a ground signal. Or using a noid lamp plugged into the coil electrical connector.

Is there a way to check PCM
Automotive Expert
Yes, by testing the wiring and the circuit for the coil.

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