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Ram wont start after body lift installed

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Old 07-12-2013, 12:10 AM
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My buddy and I had to remove my body lift on my 1997 ram 1500 5.9L so I could register the truck. When our original idea fell short we put the lift back on to get the bolts we need. After we reinstalled the body lift the truck won't start at all, the lights for the cab come on but the engine doesn't even try to turn over. We hooked the battery up to his jeep to see if the battery had died but to no avail. We checked the wires from the battery to the starter and checked to make sure no other wires had been pulled apart when we raised the cab. We found nothing but it still won't start. Any ideas on what it could be. I'm on Oahu Hawaii so if your close and wanna help it would be much appreciated.
 
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Old 07-12-2013, 12:15 AM
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I'd be checking chassis grounds and possible the crankshaft positon sensor behind the engine.
 
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Old 07-12-2013, 08:47 AM
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P/N switch as well. Try wiggling the shifter around neutral and see if it will start.
 
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thanks yall, im lookin at the wiring diagrams in a haynes manual too
 


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