'99 dodge ram 5.9l cold no start

[SCHAAKATTACK]

I went out this AM to start and let it warm up and it cranks over okay. Just not firing, although it's like it wants to start. I took out a few of the plugs figuring I had flooded with all the attempts and they did not look too wet. Meaning that they looked normal amount of gas. I even tried some starting fluid and no luck. I last drove it on Saturday w/o issue. I do have about a 1/4 of tank of gas left from a fill up last week.

Now keep in mind this has happened to me in years past. The solution always seems to be warmer temps. Is it possible the gas has enough water in it that it freezes? or some sensor thinking it is way colder than it really is causing too much richness for it to start? I need ideas. TIA

[Scott K]

Has it been tuned up recently? If so was OE parts used? If not, now would be a good time to do it. Water in fuel isnt a problem since we blend in ethonal.

[SCHAAKATTACK]

It should be good. Cap, rotor, wires & plugs within the last two years. I drove the truck very little the past year. Total miles since tune up maybe, 10K. I Have taken the battery out and brought it inside and throw it on the charger for a while. I went out when the wife got home and bought a magnetic oil pan heater to see if either of these will help. I will try a new set of plugs tomorrow.

[Jeremy airjer W]

Stuck IAC?

[SCHAAKATTACK]

No start again this AM It is like it wants to start but just will not get over the hump. I see on the news that a lot of people are having similar issues. I will be getting a set of plugs and go from there.

Airjer, What are your suspicions on the IAC?

[Jeremy airjer W]

They had issues with them stuck in the closed position. If there stuck closed than there is no idle but know that I think about it they would start and than immediately stall.

What happens if you hold the gas pedal to the floor and then crank it over. Or just barely step on it and crank it.

Are you sure the battery is in good shape and the starter is not drawing to much amperage.

It would be pretty easy to check for spark when it doesn't start.

[SCHAAKATTACK]

All is good tonight. New coil and plugs put fire in it again. Hopefully it starts again in the AM. Now I need a cup of hot chocolate to warm up. Had to do this in the driveway. BRRRRRR!