98 Dodge Dakota "pick up coil" cam position sensor repeat failure

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Sensor issues or wiring to them.

Code P1391 Dodge CMP or CKP Signal Intermittent ...

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Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) · Lack/Loss of Power · The engine may be harder to start · The engine may stumble or stall.

Cam Sensor Failure Causing no Start or Stalling : Dodge ...

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On 3.7L V6 and 4.7L V8 engines the camshaft position sensor may fail causing the engine to crank but not start or it can cause intermittent stalling.

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On the 3.9L V6 and 5.2L V8, an intermittent connection in the crank position sensor wire connector can cause poor engine performance or the engine may crank but ...

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Engine Will Not Start Due to Blown Door Lock Fuse on Dodge Dakota ... cap and rotor, wires, plugs, coil, fuel pump assy, coil pickup sensor, crank position sensor and have new ECM on the way, Cranks but won't fire. ... 1990 Dodge Dakota.

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Jan 22, 2009 - have a 1993 dodge dakota sport that wont start. when you turn the key on there is no power to the fuel pump and does not fire. any ideas ... I just bought a1990 Dodge Dakota Sport 4x4 5-Speed, there is only one problem, it only .... I went to move it the other day, it would turn over, but had no spark or gas.

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Dodge Durango Cam Sensor Failure Causing no Start or Stalling. ... On the 4.7L V8engine, the Camshaft position sensor failure can cause the engine to crank but not start or it can ... On the 5.9L V8 engine, rerouting the ignition coil wire and spark plug wires can help solv. ... 1999 Dodge Durango ... Drove good till put gas.

crank position sensor or cam position sensor, also check if the wires are still intact.

Check that the engine immobiliser is working correctly because if it isn't it won't allow it to fire.

Do you know what Camshaft Actuator System is ?
The standard compression pressure is 1,400 kPa (203 psi).
The camshaft position (CMP) actuator system enables the powertrain control module (PCM) to change camshaft timing while the engine is running. The CMP actuator assembly (5) varies camshaft position in response to directional changes in oil pressure. The CMP actuator solenoid valve controls the oil pressure that is applied to advance or retard the camshaft. Modifying camshaft timing under changing engine demand provides better balance between the following performance concerns:
• Engine power output
• Fuel economy
• Lower tailpipe emissions
The CMP actuator solenoid valve (3) is controlled by the PCM. The crankshaft position (CKP) sensor (4) and the CMP sensor (1) are used to monitor changes in camshaft position. The PCM uses information from the following sensors in order to calculate the desired camshaft position:
• The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor
• The mass air flow (MAF) sensor
• The throttle position (TP) sensor
• The vehicle speed sensor (VSS)

This mite be something to look at , Is cam timing advanced or retarded . The ) CMP Actuator Assembly !

when you say it has gas are you sure fuel is being injected by the injectors?
if not sure get whats called a noid light, sold at all large auto parts chain stores.they are inexspensive.plug it in to an injector connector and have someone crank engine if it blinks then injector signal ok. the light will give a dim blink which is ok.
no blink check for a blown fuse/loose connector/short to ground from engine to computer.
other causes of no start would be;
timing chain slipped
plugged exaust [melted down cat converter]
low fuel pressure
a major sensor failure,map sensor/throttle position sensor/crank,cam sensor
pcm [computer] failure or wireing to it
ignition switch
low compression

crank sensor dontrolls spark

It could be a cam or crank sensor. Have someone plug a OBD II reader in and pull all the codes.
That will give you some idea.
Please let me know what you find.

you need a crank sensor installed