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2008 Dodge Ram Starter

Tiny
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  • 2008 DODGE RAM
  • 4.7L
  • V8
  • 2WD
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I have a 2008 dodge ram 1500 4.7 liter flex fuel, and I recently had my engine rebuilt upon getting it back it would not start. I replaced the battery, starter, and the positive connections from the battery to the starter. The starter engages the flywheel for a short period of time then freely spins but never actually fires the engine I have replaced the starter 3 times already so now I have no clue what it could be.
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Tuesday, February 18th, 2014 AT 9:24 PM

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Tiny
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If the starter is engaging freely it is the starter drive that is messed up which is the gear on the endo of starter shaft. Wither that or it's hitting a spot on the flywheel where the teeth are gone or can't engage enoughpull the starter and look at flywheel/flexplate. Then check things like anti theft or try to reset it look online if you don't have a manual. And check fuses underhood as well as auto shutoff relay and finally check crank sensor connection.
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Wednesday, February 19th, 2014 AT 7:09 AM

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