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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 11:02 PM
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Default 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Won't start

My truck sat in my driveway for the last 2 months while I was working out of town. I tried to start my truck a couple of days ago. Nothing happened. I put in a new battery. Again nothing. When I turn the key to run and/or start, nothing. The gauges don't even work. I checked all the fuses & they are all okay. The ignition switch is fine. Anyone have any ideas on what this may be???
 
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 11:06 PM
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So you get nothing at all? Does the map light or head lights come on?
 
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 11:10 PM
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Yes, the map light & head lights do come on.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 11:23 PM
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Okay so you are getting power. When you turn the key nothing happens in any position?
 
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 11:26 PM
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That is correct
 
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 11:56 PM
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Well start pulling fuses and if that dont work then its probably the key switch. Mine burnt out a prong and my hvac fan wouldnt shut off. I had to replace mine last spring. Mines an 02.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 12:26 AM
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Key switch? Is that the same thing as the ignition switch?
 
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 08:40 AM
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I was going to suggest checking ALL you fuses also. I know if I pull my PCM fuse I will not get anything from mine either
 
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 09:39 AM
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I re-checked all the fuses, they are all okay. I also installed a new ignition switch. Still won't start. I turn the key, no gauges, nothing. Now what???
 
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Old Jul 21, 2010 | 10:31 AM
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do the headlights come one at all? Interior lights?
 
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