Hey all, got a bit of a problem with my '02 Ram. I have the 5.9L and it's turning over but not starting. Also, the gas gauge and battery gauge are not working. Any ideas?

 

Maybe im a noob but doesn't turning over mean starting? Or does turning over refer to the ticking noise that ensues before the engine turns on.

 

Maybe I'm using the wrong term, but to me turning over means the starter is turning the engine, but no starting.

 

check all ur fuses and when i rebiult my motor it wouldnt start i had to pump the gas like a carb motor

 

first of all have you trying jumping? usually such a low battery will just "tick" but a somwhat bad battery will crank but no fire.
also you need air, fuel and spark for it to fire.
second, check to see if you have spark.
and if you have spark, third maybe bad fuel pressure.
also look into your throttle and see how carboned up your throttle is

 

x2....thus the reason for using the word "turning"......

I also recommend checking the fuses and also checking the spark plugs for their condition and verifying spark.

 

Battery is fine, I'm not hearing any ticking or anything. The truck turns over no problem. Spark plugs and wires are 9 months old so I should be golden there. Just checked, I've got no spark and the display that tells you MPG and so on has gone blank. Time to check fuses and relays. It's either that or my PCM blew up again, which is less than a year old.