Igniton Key Have Chip?
I just acquired a 1999 Ram 1500 built in June which still should be a 1999?
I only have a key that was made at a key shop. Did it come factory with a chipped key? How do I find out without the original? Have a no start issue and want to make sure it's not the key before I check everything else. Thanks, Jeff |
No smart keys, thankfully. Is it turning over? Can you hear the fuel pump for a few seconds when you turn the key on? Some people a lot smarter than me will probably chime in with more ideas for you.
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well we some more symptoms to try and diagnose this.
If the key turns the ignition it is not the problem |
Thanks guys! :icon_toast:
Yea it turns over just a no spark issue. Didn't want to get started checking things until I knew about the ignition key. Will start the diagnosing tomorrow. Thanks, Jeff |
Didn't the newer trucks have some variety of VATS? (chip in the key??)
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My 01 doesn't. I can pull the key out driving down the road.
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Ok, system is called "VTSS", and no chip in the key is involved. (looked in the manual....)
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Check your grounds, the coil, dist cap, plug wires, etc. The basics. I know my truck won't start when it rains due to a bad coil unless I leave a trouble lamp on it when it rains.
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Just curious, why'd you buy a truck that wont start?
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Originally Posted by jkeaton
(Post 3173498)
Just curious, why'd you buy a truck that wont start?
Ok so I have done some trouble shooting and come up with either the cam or crank sensor. How do you check these to see if they are bad. I downloaded the FSM and it said on the CKS that it should have 5 volts then 0. Can I hook a VOM to the two wires and have someone crank to see if it shows 5 then 0 volts? What about the cam position sensor/plate any way to check it? I should add that I have power to the coil and injectors while cranking but no spark from coil or plug wires. It had a new coil on it when I bought it. Thanks for the help! Regards, Jeff |
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