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Truck doesn't start

RAM 1500 2013 5.7 Hemi Longhorn Laramie 132000 miles
I tried starting it and it turned over for a second then stopped. I tried pushing start button again and all that happens is the lights come on. I tried the remote start, horn beeps but then nothing. Tested battery it's good. Good connection, no corrosion. Anyone have any ideas?
Shannon B from United States 3 years ago  
SH
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Jay from Canada 3 years ago
Same issue here it crank but doesn't start
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Truck cranks wont start

RAM 1500 2001 dodge ram 1500 5.2 10000 miles
Replaced fuel pump but truck will only start with starting fluid till it burns up. Turn key on position fuel gage doesn't move
steve from United States 2 months ago  
ST
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steve from United States a month ago
Checked all relays and fuses I guess next step is take it to a shop I didn't get any ideas from anyone
steve from United States a month ago
I did get an idea to check (fpcm) fuel pump control module I will try this next
steve from United States a month ago
Pressure tested at fuel rail no pressure reading
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Will not start. Only click when I turn the key

RAM 1500 2017 Big Horn, 4x4, 3.6l v6 215000 miles
It was running fine when I parked it to go in the store. Came out and put the key in and turned it and it just did 1 click and that was it. Tried to jump it off. Jist the click. Tried to put it in neutral and it would not shift. Pulled cord to force into neutral and finally able to move it. Transmission never had a problem. I can turn the engine with a big socket on the harmonic balance and it spins.
Steven from United States a month ago  
ST
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Mike57 from United States a month ago
Mine ended up being the battery sensor that on the negative cable
Steven from United States 14 days ago
Where do I get one of those?
Aden from United States 24 days ago
Went to pickup some furniture at the storage turned off the truck and tried to start and had nothing but a chick. Itwas just the battery terminals they had corrosion and had a bad connection to the battery posts. I ended up getting a new starter and battery anyway, but it was only the corroded terminals
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Won't start

RAM 1500 2019 Big horm 185000 miles
When I push the push start the power comes on and I get a click and that is it. It doesn't turn over i have replaced the battery and starter
Big zo from United States a year ago  
BI
20 reports 
Eastcoastexplorer from Canada 5 months ago
We have the same issue. It’s still in the shop but at this point we’ve been told sensors. Will update once we get more information
Steven from United States a month ago
Same thing happening to me. Truck just wont start after running fine.
Eastcoastexplorer from Canada a month ago
Ours was one of the sensors.
Steven from United States a month ago
@EastcoastexplorerWhich sensor was it? Do you remember?
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Truck cranks wont start

RAM 1500 2001 dodge ram 1500 5.2 10000 miles
Replaced fuel pump but truck will only start with starting fluid till it burns up. Turn key on position fuel gage doesn't move it has gas
steve from United States 2 months ago  
ST
3 reports 
steve from United States a month ago
Out of ideas i guess shop is next
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Turns over but won't start/ seems to not get spark.

RAM 1500 1998 Dodge ram 1500 w60 en360 engine 5.9 liter 4009061 miles
Turns over but will not start/ not getting spark
Casper7790 from United States 3 months ago  
CA

Won't start

RAM 1500 2007 5 7 hemi 2750003 miles
I did a engine swap on my 2007 dodge ram and replaced the engine w a 2004 dodge ram 1500 hemi 5.7. I need to figure out the troubleshooting problems
Nikkie6 from United States 5 months ago  
NI
1 report 

Truck would not start. Battery was fully charged.

RAM 1500 2025 Bighorn 20000 miles
All the electronics were fine, when I pressed the start button, nothing would happen. After I sat in the truck with the door open I heard it go through its internal checks then I tried starting it again and it worked.
Caldoan from United States 5 months ago  
CA

Overheated wont start

RAM 1500 2016 Bighorn 5.7 4x4 243000 miles
Tries to turn over sounds good but after 2 tries throws code for low voltage oil temp sensor (replaced)
And for crank sensor ( replaced).
Roger from United States 6 months ago  
RO

2021 ram 1500. Alot of warning lights SolvedSolved

RAM 1500 2021 Laramie 5.7 etorque 63000 miles
Driving and out of no where a bunch of random warning light start coming on back to back... airbag ,service shifter ,traction control. Abs just everything you could think of made it home checked battery seems good it started over and over again no problem but this morning it started twice and now it won't turn over at all. All lights work dash headlights but when I press the button it doesn't do anything except dash lights up like normal just doesn't even attempt to start. I unhooked battery for couple hours and nothing I checked fuses. And when i push brake down its really hard...I don't know what to do
T Mac from United States a year ago  
TM
Rank 7
13 reports 
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T Mac from United States a year ago
I had a zautomotive tazer installed on it and have used tazers for years on many vehicles never and issue and this had been on here for over a year and for some reason it just freaked the system out one day and it had to be Uninstalled and the truck software had to be reset and updated but I will leave the tazers alone from now on
Frontline from United States 21 days ago
Same. Went thru 6 starters. Am some aftermarket and some mopar. All sensors / relays good but after car stays on the starter overheats and shuts off. Burning the starter.
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Fuel pump not working after change sending unit SolvedSolved

RAM 1500 2015 5.7 Hemi 125000 miles
I've changed the sending unit it on fuel pump. Fuel pump worked before. Now truck won't start after installing and plugging in
Huse from United States 3 years ago  
HU
Rank 6
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Huse from United States 3 years ago
When I had fuel pump assembly out of tank. I replaced the sending unit only. And didnt get the black plug plugged in all the way. Its a deep plug. It actually clicks when it is fully engaged
Loly from Mexico 2 months ago
Buenos dias a alguien le pasa que su motor esta mui acelerado
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Engine misfire, stall SolvedSolved

RAM 1500 2015 Crewcab 125000 miles
Engine misfires, stalled while driving. Found blown ignition coil fuse, ignition coil for #5 cylinder inop. Replaced all spark plugs, ignition coil, wouldn't start. Tested and replaced PCM, truck ran great for 3 months. Some issues. Eventually, after getting the PCM and ignition coil replaced under warranty, and replacing all coils, I replaced the wire from the PCM to the # 5 coil and replaced the electrical clip to the coil. It's been 8 months, still running fine.
607papa from United States 3 months ago  
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607papa from United States 3 months ago
Solved in description
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No Start no Crank

RAM 1500 2012 ST 260000 miles
A year ago it started to stall out on me while i was driving. I could throw it into N and she would start back up But then it started happening more often until 8 months ago that trick no longer works. Now i can get it to start up once in awhile but if i shut it off it wont start again. I have replaced the fuel pump twice, replaced the spark plugs, replaced the starter, replaced the ignition mode, bought a stupid chip for the TIPM because one so called repair shop said that was the problem (it wasnt). The last guy who came to look at it said he believes there might be a short in one of the wir… Read complete
nikki from United States 4 months ago  
NI
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Jethead69 from United States 4 months ago
Similar issue-tone ring n sensor r bad
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Crank no start

RAM 1500 2011 Outdoorsman  150000 miles
2011 dodge ram 1500 4.7 v8 crank but wont start changed spark plug changed fuel pump cleaned injectors. It will start if I spray gas in air box but dies when I stop. What else can I check
James from United States 10 months ago  
JA
5 reports 
Chall234 from United States 8 months ago
Having this issue as well, have you found a fix?
James from United States 8 months ago
No. Im doing compression test now. Will get back with update.
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No start when I turn the key in the ignition

RAM 1500 2013 Ram 1500 5.7 hemi 4x4 160000 miles
When I try to crank the truck it will not crank the battery is good and Everything was fine Sunday. But yesterday it wouldn’t start after i replaced my heater core.
Alex from United States 2 years ago  
AL
3 reports 
Vanderley from United States 2 years ago
See you starter engine
Bryant from United States 2 years ago
Did you find out what the cause was?
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No spark when trying to start

RAM 1500 2002 5.9 140000 miles
When starting the truck it will crank but there is no spark and it won't start
Red1 from United States 5 months ago  
RE
1 reply 
Cowboy from United States 5 months ago
Check to see of the fuel pump is operating. When starting the vehicle you should be able to hear the fuel pump kicking on. If the fuel pump is bad, it can cause a crank no start
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Push button start not working trailer brake service code popping up

RAM 1500 2013 5.7 hemi  230000 miles
The push button start isn't working, it says that 'trailer brake service' is needed, also a code is flashing for 'four wheel drive needing service', But it won't actually turn over, won't even try and start. I push the brake in, then push the button to start it, and it'll turn the accessories on, I push the button again and it turns it to "run" but it doesn't actually start. The dash just flashes a couple times and then it turns it off.
I'm currently stuck in a parking lot so I'm definitely open to any advice, that being said I've tried...
•changing the brake light switch
•Changing the key fob battery
• doing a "hard reset"(disconnecting the battery for 20 minutes)
•jump starting it
•examine fuses for any obvious damaged ones
Shasta from United States 7 months ago  
SH
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J300zx from United States 6 months ago
Sounds like you lost a ground
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Tuning issues

RAM 1500 2016 5.7 hemi 140000 miles
I had some tuning fails in my 2016 ram 1500 hemi 5.7 and have been working at fixing it, first it wouldnt crank, then it wouldnt rev at all with check engine, traction control, and abs light on, then it wouldnt rev past 4k and check engine light was on, and i just worked on fixing all of this and now it says service power steering. None of these “mechanical issues” were here before tuning. So it has to be mostly electrical.
Jason from United States 8 months ago  
JA
1 report 

Oil pressure low

RAM 1500 2015 EcoDiesel 78000 miles
Low oil pressure then white smoke came out the pipe and wont start
Lopez from United States 2 years ago  
LO
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