Engine light on after jump start

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Oryguntroutbum

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Hi,
I'm new to the forum. I have a 2008 Ram 6.7 I purchased about 1 year ago. It has about 25,000 on it. I only drive it generally on weekends, and went to start it yesterday and it wouldn't turn over. I jumped it and it started right up. I noticed that after I got it running the engine light was on. Does anyone know if this is normal? Will it reset once I get new batteries?
Thanks in advance.
 

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Pull any codes off of it with the key trick. Just to see what it is. Or go to a local auto shop to get it read.


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Awesome. When ya get the codes post em here or google em, and you can see what they're all about.
 

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key on, key off 3 times ending on the on position, Just goto the on position everytime not to the start position.
 

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Check for the codes, could have just been because it wasnt turning over.
 

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Codes show P 0513 and P 2509. I will check the cheat sheet. Thanks.

P2509 ECM/PCM Power Input Signal Intermittent

P0513, invalid skim key code

Don't worry about the P0513. It's actually supposed to read "Invalid skim key". It is part of the security system and will throw that code if you start the truck and then restart it without pulling the key. You got this code from cycling the key to check for codes .

P2509 The code is low voltage to the ECM meaning ... you need 2 new battery's and might I recommend since you do not use the truck for weeks on end to invest in a battery tender .
 

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Oh and welcome to RF .. I will shoot this thread down to the CTD section for ya .
 
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Thanks for all your help. I will gladly buy new batteries rather than have to take it to the dealership!!
 

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