Starter issues 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 318 cu

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It started out with a burnt positive battery cable, and ended up being a starter & cable swap. I've got it all put back together, and when I turn the key...I get NOTHING!! ZERO.. When I pulled the starter relay, jumped the terminals, and the starter turned over, and the engine started. I assumed a bad starter relay, so I purchased a new one, and still same problem. When I turn the key, I get NOTHING...no clicking, no dragging..just nothing. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
 

KyleW2

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So when you turn the key is it silent or does it make a dead battery sound


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No, it doesn't do anything...No clicking..no grinding..absolutely silent..
 
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Like I said earlier, I can pull the starter relay, and short it out, and it starts up just fine.. I'm overlooking something, I just don't know what that might be..
 

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Is it an automatic or manual


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Try starting it in neutral if auto.
 
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