2005 Hemi won't start

[mpk9328]

Hi all, I'm having some issues and was hoping someone here might be able to point me in the right direction. I went to start my truck this morning (it is -15 F here), it ran for 5 seconds then died. I went to start it again and it would turn over but not start. I was hoping it was just the battery because of how cold it is outside, so I took it in and they said the battery was bad. Got a new battery and threw it in and it is the same thing. It turns over fine but won't start. Anyone have any ideas of what might possibly be wrong?

 

[MegaMouseGW]

Hmm this is an odd one. I will take a waq at it and say it might be vapor locked due to the cold, but not sure.

 

[soupbowl]

its -19 f here, my 2005 5.7 would start an idle fine. (warmed it up for 20 min.) but as soon as i put it in gear it would stall, had to two foot it for about 2 miles... is there something i should check or is it just to dam cold...

 

[MegaMouseGW]

Hmm start checking the TB to be sure it is not icing up, that may be the problem soupbowl.

 

[Redtruck-VA]

mpk9328 welcome, I would check your fuses. Especially the ASD fuse. If found good then shift the relays around to see if that has any effect.

Soup, check your trans fluid levels.

Good luck....

 

[soupbowl]

checked trans fluid and was 1qt low, seems to be fine for now.... thanks for the tips.

 

[MegaMouseGW]

checked trans fluid and was 1qt low, seems to be fine for now.... thanks for the tips.

Always check the fluids on a regular basis. Low fluids can do crazy things to our trucks.

 

[blazintowers]

MPK, did you figure out the isssue? That happened to mine once, my issue I was using a ignition key that was not programmed for my truck....a theft protection device...good luck.