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2003 Dodge Ram starting problems

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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 12:49 PM
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Hey guys I've been lurking here for awhile but just now registered do to some issues I'm having with my truck.

2003 Dodge Ram 1500 2WD Quad Cab 4.7L V8

About a week ago while driving the door locks locked themselves (truck does not normaly do this, I do not know if this is related or not). After we had gone into the store and come back and tried to start the truck everything worked in the accesory position. When we turned the key to start the radio and window button lights cut out but the whole dash stayed lit.

I had the Battery and starter/solenoid checked, both were good. I replaced the ignition switch and still had same symptoms. I than replaced the Starter Solenoid Relay and the truck started right up.

Yesterday we had the same symptoms minus the lock issue. I pulled the Starter Solenoid Relay out and put it back in and the Truck started right up.

I read all the related posts I can find and think I'm likely looking at a bad PCM or bad relay/fuse box.

What do you all think?
 
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 01:25 AM
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BTT Need help. Will beg.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 12:00 PM
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Dont have much info for you sorry. I had a bad fuse box, but anything Ive heard about it is in relation to parking/running lights

Does it start everytime you reseat the starter solenoid? or just occasionally.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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I've only reseated it once and started it about ten times with positive results. I haven't drivin it yet though.

I saw your thread though and started looking at fuseboxes. Man they're expensive. $400 on ebay.
 
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