Electrical Cutoff at Start
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Hello.
I am looking for some help with my 98 Ram 1500 with the 3.9 engine.
When I insert the key and turn it to RUN, everything is fine but when I turn the key to crank the engine, all the electrical power cuts off. No dash lights, no cranking, nothing. It stays that way when I release the key. Only by disconnecting and reconnecting the battery can I get power back, but when I go to crank the engine again, the whole process repeats.
I have pulled and tested the ignition switch and it seems to be ok.
Does anyone have any thoughts or advice?
Regards,
~rick
I am looking for some help with my 98 Ram 1500 with the 3.9 engine.
When I insert the key and turn it to RUN, everything is fine but when I turn the key to crank the engine, all the electrical power cuts off. No dash lights, no cranking, nothing. It stays that way when I release the key. Only by disconnecting and reconnecting the battery can I get power back, but when I go to crank the engine again, the whole process repeats.
I have pulled and tested the ignition switch and it seems to be ok.
Does anyone have any thoughts or advice?
Regards,
~rick