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2nd Gen Ram Tech1994-2001 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 1994 through 2001 Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.
I have a 1994 Ram 1500 5.9l and for some reason when it rains. When I turn the key dash lights light up but no sounds from the motor. Start is good because if I leave the key on run and supply 12v to the trigger on the starter the truck starts right up. I supplied 12v to the starter relay and head the clicking (I still need to do a continuity test to confirm contacts are still good).
To my knowledge the only things I am left with (if relay is truly good) is ignition switch or wiring issue.has anyone experienced this issue?
Next to the battery is the power distribution center where the starter relay lives. In my '97, there are two other relays for different systems but they are all the same part#. You can swap these relays to see if the problem goes away.
Had some rain today with trouble starting again. I swap the relay with the one for the fuel pump. Still not even an attempt to start. So it looks like it's definitely either wiring or ignition switch.
So I replaced the ignition switch and I am still having the issue. I am assuming that it is an issue with a wire, Does anyone know if a 94 would have anything "anti-theft" in it (I doubt it do to its age)?