Alright people.

I own a 2004 dodge ram 1500, small V8 quad cab. I just ran out of gas, so Iput a 10L can of gas in the tank. The fuel level indiactor reads well above empty. I can hear the fuel pump kickon (with remote start) or manual start. Nothing happens all Ihear is "click". This happend to me once before just after I put gas in about 2 months ago but after about15 minutes it finally started. Now itsdooing it again.The click sounds like thestarter solenoid, but after that nothing the engine does not crank at all??????I need help fast, my truck is parked in a mall parking lot right now. Someone please give me some info.

Thanks

 

I've always associated that "click" with a bad battery. Do the headlights/horn/other lamps work? If the headlights work, try starting it with them on. If the headlights go 'way, it's the battery.

 

I am with the dead battery. If you are at a mall, did you accidentally leave your lights on or something else?

 

Head lights radio, blower motor all work,thanks, i`ll got and try that now. I hope thats all it is.

 

Yeah, sounds like not quite enough"zip" getting thereto me.

 

Like the others said your problem does sound electrical..possible battery (have it load tested). It could also be the solenoid..that would explain why it starts after it sits for 15-20 minutes because the noid has to cool off.

Are dodges fuel pumps in the tank? If they are then running the truck with low gas all the time or running out of gas is bad for the fuel pump...just a matter of time before you fry it. I've also seen fuel filters get clogged when running out of gas...the pump sucks the sludge out of the tank.

 

Sometimes it is just the battery connection that isn't tight enough, or your terminals are dirty.

 

Tried starting with the lights on, however the lights stayed on. So I tried a jump start and after the third attempt it started.I purchased a new battery. thanks guys!

 

And I will remember to keep the tank at least at 1/4 full

 

And there's nothing worse than a warm 'noid. Sorry, couldn't resist.