1987 Dodge Ram Wagon B250 - Page 7 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

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Will not crank over or will not run? Possible battery problem or security system has been engaged.

You will need to get the EVAP system looked at as soon as you can as this can how the vehicle starts and runs. When you say "cranks but won't start' what exactly does the engine do? Winds very slowly, tries to start but won't catch? - Check the battery. Spins fast but doesn't try to start? - Check for Spark. Spins fast, tries to start but stalls out quickly? Check for fuel at the injectors.

You need twice that fuel pressure to properly fire the injectors

Which 'Computer' are you referring to? There is more than one on a vehicle like the BCM, TCM, PCM. This may sound silly but have you checked the fuse for the coil pack? Sometimes the repair is that easy. Have you tested the wiring between the computer and the coil with it unplugged at the coil end? Sometimes the insulating coating on wires can get old and brittle so it cracks causing electrical shorts. Remember this is a 26 year old truck. You basically starting at the plugs and working your way back until you do find power. The part were the power stops is usually the issue. Did the replacement computer give any Trouble Codes?

Refer to wiring diagram. It may help. 1996 Dodge Caravan Wiring Diagrams ' PDF ' Dodge ' Headlamp (scribd.com)

Start with the basics. Does the vehicle unlock with the remote? Does the A/C and radio work? Do you get the usual lights on the dash when you turn the key to the second position? Do you get ANY noises when you turn the key to crank the engine? If your not getting dash lights or nothing at all from the starter the first thing you check is the battery. A battery needs somewhere between 12.6 and 13.4 volts to work at its best. Check what voltage is there and work on from that. If you have full voltage listen to the car as you turn the key. That will give clues as to what the reason could be for the power loss.

https://www.testors.com/ ---------- notify them for assistance

You need to get a professional mechanic to look at this. A front end crash can do more damage than you first expect. There could be damage to the cooling system or damage to the engine itself. What do you mean by "pretty good"? Was It doing anything strange or wrong? What were the codes you got? Comment below with them and I'll try to explain them for you. Engines can still run when damaged but over time the damage can get steadily worse until the engine starts to cause problems.

It is one of the replaceable relays located in the power distribution center box under the hood on the drivers side. The location should be determinable by looking at the underside of the cover for the location identifications.

Was your key just metal on its own, (like a front door key), or was it one where the bit you hook the key ring through (and grip when you start the vehicle) was plastic? If it was a plastic bodied type it will have a transponder chip in it so you'll need a new 'programmed' key.

limited info generic answer have vehicle scanned for trouble codes

Question edited to what I think you thought you were saying. Is is a Dodge Ram, or a Dodge Grand Caravan? It can't be both, one is a V8 pickup, the other is a V6 People / mommy kids Carrier Van. As you are 'Anonymous', let's assume you are female and it is a Dodge Grand Caravan. Help here https://www.google.com/search?q=2009+dodge+caravan+turn+signals+make+headlights+go+off+when+driving Buy you likely need an expert to solve such a strange issue. https://www.google.com/search?q=mobile+auto+electrician+near+me ..

This could be an issue with the actual speedo cable. When a old/worn cable gets wet it can sometimes slip inside the connection at the speedo or where it connects to the transmission. Does the speedo needle 'wobble' when you travelling at a constant steady speed? This is a sign of a worn cable or the connector it plugs into. If it is happening when it rains check the cable at the transmission end isn't getting wet from rain getting in somewhere. There is a possibility here that you might need a new speedo cable. There are temporary fixes but it is best to work out if it's something simple like a loose connector. If you can get access to the connectors at both ends check they aren't loose. Remember this is a 20 year old vehicle, even speedo cables wear out, especially on higher mileage vehicles.

First make sure that the battery is good and the terminals are clean and tight. If good, then check to see if the starter is getting voltage to start. Possible starter relay or solenoid.

down stream after converter on no.2 cylinder exhaust side --under vehicle o2 sensors are tube like sensors with connectors on top screwed into the exhaust pipe

The ECU is not a serviceable component. Likely your least expensive option is a mobile auto/tech locksmith.

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I'm not sure but I would say No. The 4x4 will have a bigger transmission housing so the shaft is likely to be shorter. If you can get a part number for the one on your Dakota you can compare it to the part number for the 4x4 type. If the parts numbers match it will most likely work.