2002 Dodge Ram

170,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DENNY MYERS
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I bought a ram 1500 5.9 at auction. Have 1 key no remote. Engine starts but only runs about 5 seconds you can rev up or let idle still only runs 5 seconds you can restart runs 5 seconds SHOWS NO CODES
Mar 25, 2011 at 6:13 PM
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CARADIODOC
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It's in anti-theft mode. Use the key to unlock the front doors. If it doesn't work from the driver's door but it does from the passenger door, suspect broken or frayed wires in the rubber tube between the driver's door hinges.
Mar 25, 2011 at 6:21 PM
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