My 2001 Ram 1500 will not turn over. No noise. All dash lights come on per normal & stereo works. No check engine light. It started a few times randomly a few weeks ago and ran fine when started.

Things I've tried/done:

• Searched/read tons of forum entries
• Tested battery (volt meter, lights on, attempted to jump, etc.)
• Checked battery cables (tight, no corrosion)
• Replaced starter (had the old one tested... was told it was bad)
• Replaced ignition switch
• Checked fuses
• Swapped relays (to test starter relay)

I am clueless.

I was asked when purchasing the ignition switch if I also needed the ignition lock cylinder. Should I replace that was well? My old one fit perfectly and was in one piece.

Thanks.

 

pop your fuse box and check the connections there. Should be one from the battery, and the wire that goes down to the starter.

Gota multimeter? trace your power to the starter. Should have 14v at the battery. ANd 14v on the top post of the starter. It should be hot all the time.

Check all your grounds. One on the driver side fender. One below the battery on the frame, the alternator, and theres on on the engine block where the water pump bypass is. the metal pipe coming out of the water pump.

Clean all your connections and grounds. Sand paper the surfaces if needed. Get a goood shiny connection.

i had your exact problem for a while. I would almost guarantee its a grounding issue. Mine was actually in the fuse box. Had a bad crimp on the starter lead. Re did that and everything is great now