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Question:

1994 dodge 250 van that won't start. The starter works, but there is no current at the ignition coil.?

I checked all fuses they are ok.

Answer:

Could be that your cam possition sensor is shorted or has a broken wire running to it.Check for voltage at the plug in.(8 volts)If not wiggle the wire to see if voltage will show.
on most dodgethere is a ballast resistor. this is normally located on the firewall. This is a white ceramic retangular item with two wires plugged into it. The brain box may also be faulty. it can be located on the firewall or on the shock (strut) mount. It is also possible the pick up coil located in the distribtor is faulty. To check the ballastif this model has onesimply use an ohm meter to check if it has continuity between the two plug ins on the ballast. your brain box can normally be checked at your local parts store. There is a process to check the pickup coilyou will need an ohm meter for this too but I'm not sure what the reading should be on it.get a chiltons or comparable manual for this. Hope this helps
Dodges use a common relay that controls power supply to fuel delivery, spark delivery and other primary operational electrical functions. This relay is called the Auto Shutdown Relay (or ASD relay) and can be found in the Power distribution center. (check your owners manual for component location) I recommend checking the fused power supply to this relay and checking the relay itself for proper operation. A trouble code should also be set in the JTEC controller, which is the primary electronic control module for engine operation)pertaining to the circuit causing the problem. Cylce your ignition key from the off position to the run position 3 times within 5 seconds and then leave the key in the run position on the 3rd cycle. This will prompt a flash code from your check engine light on the instrument cluster. Resources can be found online to diagnose the flash code.

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