Can’t get truck to start

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  • Shadetree
    Community Member
    January 29, 2021 at 2:54 am

    Older truck. New battery and starter. Shut off driving, can’t get it to start. Dumped gas in carburetor. Still nothing. Been shifting hard. Possible shift solenoid?

    MSelleen
    Administrator
    January 29, 2021 at 7:09 pm
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    Hi You need to check and verify if you have spark. What vehicle and car is it? Difficult to answer without any information!

    Shadetree
    Community Member
    January 30, 2021 at 4:05 am
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    Says not to include make or model.
    But it’s a 92 Dodge Dakota
    5.2l 4wd

    MSelleen
    Administrator
    February 1, 2021 at 1:43 am
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    Yes because the thread is in slightly wrong forum section. Should be in repair help where you can choose car model.

    However, did you verify if you have spark while cranking?

    samrobbins
    Community Member
    February 6, 2021 at 4:00 am
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    Yes you have to mention it in repair section

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    macxic
    Community Member
    November 1, 2021 at 9:59 am
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    You should check spark plug and also check wiring that it’s not cutting from somewhere.

    old garage mechanic
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    December 1, 2021 at 9:59 pm
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    Ok,  If it was me I would verify you have spark.  You said you tried dumping gas in it.  I don’t suggest  for people to use a very little of starting fluid.   Just enough to see if it starts.   If it does I would start by checking the fuel pressure.   With it being a 92 I have seen cars fuel filter clog up from ethenal buildup.

    MichaelHRitzel