Sorry folks I'm back w/ the issues of this van. (96 B1500, V6)1 I thought it would be better to start a new thread than continue my stalling thread from a few weeks ago.
(FYI. http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3119258#Post3119258)
I would like to attempt more diagnostics myself, before I have it towed to a shop. I enjoy learning about different vehicles and more importantly, keeping my family's budget in shape. I am not very excited about throwing parts at it, but given my meager diagnostic toolset, that might just be what I need to do.
Here's where I'm at... ignition problems. I am getting no voltage at the coil.
I've made an attempt to get up to speed on the Dodge way... but I'm not quite there yet.
Here's what I've done:
Tested & charged battery- 12.2 V
Replaced rotor, cap, wires, & plugs.
Cleaned & tightened battery terminals
Disconnected aftermarket electronics (brake controller & tow connections)
Swapped Auto Shutdown relay with another
Diagnostics:
When I jumper through the ASD relay, I get 11.0V at the coil, but no spark
No OBD codes.
I've read how a bad sensor (crank?) can pull down the voltage coming from the ASD circuit. But, I haven't figured out how I can test for that without a Dodge diag. tool. It also was suggested that many cam sensors go bad in these V6 magnums.
Thanks for any/all tips, thoughts, or even well wishes
(FYI. http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3119258#Post3119258)
I would like to attempt more diagnostics myself, before I have it towed to a shop. I enjoy learning about different vehicles and more importantly, keeping my family's budget in shape. I am not very excited about throwing parts at it, but given my meager diagnostic toolset, that might just be what I need to do.
Here's where I'm at... ignition problems. I am getting no voltage at the coil.
I've made an attempt to get up to speed on the Dodge way... but I'm not quite there yet.
Here's what I've done:
Tested & charged battery- 12.2 V
Replaced rotor, cap, wires, & plugs.
Cleaned & tightened battery terminals
Disconnected aftermarket electronics (brake controller & tow connections)
Swapped Auto Shutdown relay with another
Diagnostics:
When I jumper through the ASD relay, I get 11.0V at the coil, but no spark
No OBD codes.
I've read how a bad sensor (crank?) can pull down the voltage coming from the ASD circuit. But, I haven't figured out how I can test for that without a Dodge diag. tool. It also was suggested that many cam sensors go bad in these V6 magnums.
Thanks for any/all tips, thoughts, or even well wishes