Will not start

1995 DODGE RAM

199,133 MILES • 5.8L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

BIGPIMPIN666

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1 POST

So I have the truck listed above 1500. Bought it off my buddy. Ran perfectly fine a few nights ago but I went to stop for gas. Went to start it back up and it won’t start. There’s no clicking or anything but all the lights come on and everything. It’s got a new battery, new starter and the alternator was replaced a few weeks ago. I’ve gone through and checked all the wires and everything but it still won’t start.

Sep 20, 2020 at 5:55 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

✓Experienced Mechanic
110,240 POSTS

Hi,

First, see if it will start in neutral. Also, have a helper turn the key to the start position and see if there is power to the smaller wire on the starter.

I attached a pic of the starting system below. Check the highlighted fuses and the starter relay. Also, in addition to checking fuses, confirm there is power to them. Here are a couple links you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

Let me know what you find.

Joe

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Sep 20, 2020 at 9:58 AM

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