Wont Start Please HELP!
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Wont Start Please HELP!
okay i have a 2000 dodge ram 1500 5.9l 4x4 . it was working perfect then one day just would not start . when you turn the key over there is no sound but all the lights come . i have put a new battery and a brand new starter . still not luck . i am just stuck i dont know what to do and i need to get the truck running . i have traced all the connections wires and all seem to to be in pretty good shape . any ideas for what it could be please any help is apperciated thank you !!
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just a thought/not sure if this is the problem though but worth checking
Involved Vehicles: 2000/2001 BR/BR Ram Truck
2000 (AB) Ram Van/Wagon
2000 ? 2001 (BR/BE) Ram Truck
Symptom/Condition:
Vehicle will not start (engine will not crank) due to blown starter relay circuit fuse.
Parts Required:
1 - 04687835 Fuse, 25 Amp
Discussion:
A change in the starter relay circuit occurred on model year 2000 Ram Van/Wagons and 2000-2001 Ram Trucks which changed the wire size to an 18 gauge wire, and reduced the fuse size to 20 amps. It has been determined that the starter circuit requires a larger size fuse in order to function properly. However, due to the smaller 18 AWG wire, the maximum fuse size allowed for the subject models' started relay circuit CANNOT exceed 25 amps.
A TSB is being developed to address the problem and is to be released soon. The TSB provides the proper repair procedure for installation of the a 25 amp fuse.
Any customer who experiences a blown fuse in the starter relay circuit should have the 20 amp fuse replaced with a 25 amp mini fuse part # 04687835 on a temporary basis.
Repair Procedure:
The starter relay fuse is located in the fuse block on Ram Van/Wagons and is fuse number 17
On Ram Trucks, the starter relay circuit fuse is located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC) and is fuse "D".
Remove the 20 amp fuse and replace it with a 25 amp fuse as described.
Notes:
Be sure to follow up with the correct TSB when it is issued.
The 18 gauge wire will support a MAXIMUM fuse size of 25 amps. Do not install a larger fuse!
Involved Vehicles: 2000/2001 BR/BR Ram Truck
2000 (AB) Ram Van/Wagon
2000 ? 2001 (BR/BE) Ram Truck
Symptom/Condition:
Vehicle will not start (engine will not crank) due to blown starter relay circuit fuse.
Parts Required:
1 - 04687835 Fuse, 25 Amp
Discussion:
A change in the starter relay circuit occurred on model year 2000 Ram Van/Wagons and 2000-2001 Ram Trucks which changed the wire size to an 18 gauge wire, and reduced the fuse size to 20 amps. It has been determined that the starter circuit requires a larger size fuse in order to function properly. However, due to the smaller 18 AWG wire, the maximum fuse size allowed for the subject models' started relay circuit CANNOT exceed 25 amps.
A TSB is being developed to address the problem and is to be released soon. The TSB provides the proper repair procedure for installation of the a 25 amp fuse.
Any customer who experiences a blown fuse in the starter relay circuit should have the 20 amp fuse replaced with a 25 amp mini fuse part # 04687835 on a temporary basis.
Repair Procedure:
The starter relay fuse is located in the fuse block on Ram Van/Wagons and is fuse number 17
On Ram Trucks, the starter relay circuit fuse is located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC) and is fuse "D".
Remove the 20 amp fuse and replace it with a 25 amp fuse as described.
Notes:
Be sure to follow up with the correct TSB when it is issued.
The 18 gauge wire will support a MAXIMUM fuse size of 25 amps. Do not install a larger fuse!
well if you are not hearing anything when you turn the key you need to troubleshoot your starting system.
What I do, but im sure many would call this unsafe....
Is hook a red jumper cable to the power input of the Starter, then the black cable to ground.
Then hook up the other red to the positive terminal of the battery, then touch the other black one to the negative terminal..
Make sure your key isn't in the ignition or anything. You are not trying to start it, just check the starter, if you have a standard make sure it is in neutral.
If your engine turns over, your starter is good, and that means the problem is between your ignition switch and starter.
Hell sometimes the starter just doesn't have a good ground.
To test that, leave the black cable hooked to the negative terminal and the chassis of the starter, go inside truck and try to start it, if it cranks you know your problem.
More than likely it will be the relay under the hood, if you can get it turning over.
You should always test your starter before buying a new one...
What I do, but im sure many would call this unsafe....
Is hook a red jumper cable to the power input of the Starter, then the black cable to ground.
Then hook up the other red to the positive terminal of the battery, then touch the other black one to the negative terminal..
Make sure your key isn't in the ignition or anything. You are not trying to start it, just check the starter, if you have a standard make sure it is in neutral.
If your engine turns over, your starter is good, and that means the problem is between your ignition switch and starter.
Hell sometimes the starter just doesn't have a good ground.
To test that, leave the black cable hooked to the negative terminal and the chassis of the starter, go inside truck and try to start it, if it cranks you know your problem.
More than likely it will be the relay under the hood, if you can get it turning over.
You should always test your starter before buying a new one...
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Take a spark plug tester and put it in tge boot and habe someone crank the engine if the lights on its not your coil or wires or dist if it doesnt crank and it standard have someone help you push the truck and pop the clutch in 1st if still nothing its fuel delvery
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"when you turn the key over there is no sound but all the lights come "
+1 what nolazach says to start, will tell you what ti actually try.
My nephew was having a similar problem with his suburban and it was actually the main battery cables were they go into the connectors. Took em apart and cleaned em up and he has'nt had any problems since.
+1 what nolazach says to start, will tell you what ti actually try.
My nephew was having a similar problem with his suburban and it was actually the main battery cables were they go into the connectors. Took em apart and cleaned em up and he has'nt had any problems since.
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+1 on the relay, they are famous for all of a sudden crappin out. Check all connections for corrosion and tighten if needed.
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Just throwing this out there cause it happened to me, but my truck had this little security key installed by the previous owner, it's kinda hidden underneath the dash, I knocked it loose just a tiny bit and of course the truck won't start if that key isn't in all the way, it won't even crank.
