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Old Dec 20, 2020 | 04:52 AM
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Have a 2011 ram power wagon 2500 5.7l Hemi. The truck while idling shut off. When went to restart truck, nothing. Gauges came on, fuel pump but would not crank. Notice the anti theft light, vehicle security light, red flashing dot was on. Which tell me anti theft activated. I removed the cables for about 5 minutes, had charger on for an hour while in the run position hoping it would reset. Been 4 days and nothing as of yet. Was told WIN module maybe bad, but the key fob tell communicates with it. Need help!!
 
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Old Dec 20, 2020 | 07:19 AM
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Had a similar issue but in Florida, the rats destroyed a wiring harness overnight and went into security mode, no start. Just a thought.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2020 | 07:29 AM
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I will have to look into that later today. Its frustrating!!
 
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Old Feb 2, 2025 | 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Hdguy28
Have a 2011 ram power wagon 2500 5.7l Hemi. The truck while idling shut off. When went to restart truck, nothing. Gauges came on, fuel pump but would not crank. Notice the anti theft light, vehicle security light, red flashing dot was on. Which tell me anti theft activated. I removed the cables for about 5 minutes, had charger on for an hour while in the run position hoping it would reset. Been 4 days and nothing as of yet. Was told WIN module maybe bad, but the key fob tell communicates with it. Need help!!
what was the solution? my 2011 5.7 is doing the same thing. fob locks and unlocks doors but wont start the truck. replaced the battery and tried a different fob but that didn't do anything.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2025 | 08:16 AM
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Sounds like the remote start is in valet mode, if your system supports a valet mode. Otherwise, it is possible the hood safety switch is bad. That switch prevents remote starting should the hood be open and someone is working on the engine.
 

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Old Feb 3, 2025 | 03:06 PM
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Sounds like the remote start is in valet mode, if your system supports a valet mode. Otherwise, it is possible the hood safety switch is bad. That switch prevents remote starting should the hood be open and someone is working on the engine.
The hood switch wouldnt stop it from starting normally though. My key wont start the truck from the ignition either. But it will lock and unlock the doors so it's not the win
 
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Old Feb 4, 2025 | 05:36 AM
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Originally Posted by 2011cole
My key wont start the truck from the ignition either.
Well, you didn't say this, you said, "fob locks and unlocks doors but won't start the truck."
If your key won't start the truck, then you should be looking for an issue with your starting system and not the FOB.
 
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