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The starter solenoid or relay switch needs to be replaced. Definitely not true, start out with something a little more simple, clean your battery terminals and make sure they are tight, that is usually when you will hear clicking.
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∙ 12y agoI wanted to post the answer this Question some where, it took me weeks to find my problem.
I have a 2002 Dodge ram 1500 4.7l, After changing my battery from sitting for 2 years, my truck ran fine a few times, then 1 day it would not start and the fuel, battery, temp, and oil pressure light would move like they r supposed to when you turn the key. Also my gas light, engine light and the ABS and Brake light would come on. I checked to see if the CPU had any codes stored but my On Board Diagnostics didn't work, at all (turn key on and off 3 times with in 5 sec). After searching and test grounds and other things I spent countless hours looking on line for a solution only to find hundreds with the same problem but no solution. I did find some useful info on how to test the lines going into the PCM (trucks computer). Ill try and post some pics some where maybe you tube. Any how to make a long story short, it wasn't a bad ground, fried CPU, or a bad starter, etc. One of the wire supplying power to the ignition control for the CPU had corroded off under the fuse/relay box. I took it off cleaned it and when i was using the air gun to remove dirt i seen 1 wire was loose, a quick solder job and cleaning and i was up and running. So it took 3 weeks to find a problem that only took 20 mins to fix. I hope this helps others, I almost bought a new wiring harness and CPU. Ill post images and directions on you tube. I really hope this saves some 1 like me time and money and a bunch of hair.
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∙ 14y agotry to jump start it if that doesent work call a mechanic
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∙ 14y agoHold the gas pedal in and slowly let it out, holding it if it wants to die.
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∙ 9y agoAn engine needs fuel, air, and fire. You are missing one. Causes include out of gas, no fuel pressure, no spark, computer or sensor issue, and internal engine failure.
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∙ 14y agoA single click is usually a bad starter. A series of fast clicks is usually a weak battery.
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∙ 16y agoDoes it turn over? Fuel? Spark?
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What does it mean when dodge stratus wont start on first try?
There are a few things that it could be if you Dodge Stratus wont start on first try. It could be the starter.
Why would a 1995 dodge ram 2500 sometimes wont start other times its fine?
change your starter...if all else fails........NEW 2009 Silverodo 2500 HD
Can you help i have a 2004 dodge ram wont start new battery all fuses good wont make a sound has all power wont do anything checked all relays need help?
have you checked the relay on the starter? and check the wire that runs from the started relay to the starter.
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no that not it
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Why does your 2001 dodge ram say you need gas and wont start?
I think you answered your own question with this question.
Why does your dodge ram 1500 start once a day but once it starts it wont restart again until the next morning?
gauges don t work truck wont start
Why won't my 2001 dodge ram 1500 fwd start?
all of the other lights come on but when I turn switch all away to start wont do it
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one word. starter..
New battery an a new starter on your 2001 dodge ram 1500 still wont start It acts like it has a dead battery?
check fuel pump
Dodge ram 2500 wont go into park?
Check for any obstructions in the linkage.
When did Dodge Ram start the 20 wheel?
2002
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possibly the ceramic resistor located on the driver side of the firewall
What does it mean when dodge stratus wont start on first try?
There are a few things that it could be if you Dodge Stratus wont start on first try. It could be the starter.
Does a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 have a cold start injector?
No.
Why won't my dodge ram truck not start?
It is supposed too.
