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My 98 dodge ram 1500 has the 360 under the hood. It wants to start **** won't. I'm getting gas and just changed the plugs. Is there a sensor or some thing I need to look at if so how do I check it ?

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If its a sensor the ecm will throw a trouble code which you can check by reading the obd2 with a scan tool

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Jonah Oneal

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  • Posted on Jun 05, 2009

SOURCE: 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 5.9 gas v8 engine. Lost Fire,

you have pcm problems or ASD relay problems.they both control the fuel and ignition.

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Andy

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  • Posted on Jul 07, 2009

SOURCE: 2007 dodge ram hemi whining noise from under hood

Inspect the belts for any carbon build up (It will look like specs of glassy residue), cracking, or for proper tension. If it tends to go away at a certain rpm or after a bit of driving I'd say it's definitly a belt.

You could try to figure out what belt it is by sitting in your driveway and idling while you turn the wheels (Powersteering belt) or turn on the A/C (A/C belt). Do you notice any lose of power? This could point to the main belt that winds its way around most of the engine.

Hope this helps!

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 10, 2009

SOURCE: 2003 dodge ram 1500 with hemi, i changed the plugs

Rong plugs fitted or incorect clearance.

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michael schultz

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  • Posted on Oct 25, 2009

SOURCE: Where is Fuel Relay for 2004 Dodge Ram 3500 Diesel Truck

it doesn't have a fuel pump relay it has a fuel pump control unit and it is located on the chassis back quarter drivers side near the tube cross member for chassis on top of chassis rail near bed mount. locate the rear springs front perch and it will be above that on top of rail.

hope this helps. good luck and please ask any question you have.

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Patrick Rayome

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  • Posted on Apr 10, 2010

SOURCE: I need the Belt Routing Diagram for a 2001 Dodge Ram

Click on the following free direct Link. It has several Diagrams including the correct Serpentine Diagram for your 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 2WD Pickup with the 3.9L V6 Engine with the various Engine Options (AC/No AC, etc.).

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