BrandoT
Junior Member
I hate posting an issue as my first post.
I have a new to me 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 SLT 5.7l hemi I purchased about two months ago.
Last weekend I changed the oil (warmed the truck up first) and after reinstalling filter and plugs and adding oil back the truck wouldn't crank.
I don't think there is any correlation between the two? I also haven't had an issue with it starting before.
Troubleshooting so far:
Charged battery and cleaned terminals, attached jumper battery, no luck. Voltage was above 12.5 volts, and battery was purchased 1/2017.
Removed battery terminals and let truck sit for 90+ minutes.
Checked fuses, none burnt out and all seated.
Checked the security/alarm light to make sure it was 1) Working 2) wasn't flashing, etc.
Checked key and replaced key battery. I don't have a second key to try.
Checked for voltage at starter. Main voltage 12+, but S? connector showed no voltage even when key at start position.
Jumped starter with S connector and didn't get a crank. Replaced starter, still same issue.
Went back up S? line to the starter relay, which I can hear and feel click when I move the key to the start position.
Disconnected relay and jumped pin feeding starter from battery and the engine cranks, but won't start, regardless of key position. Possible ignition switch issue?
At this point I am at a loss as to what to try next, but I believe there must be something either ECM/TIPM/Ignition related? I would assume that's why the truck wouldn't start when jumping the starter as a security feature.
I plan on working on it more tomorrow after work by taking a look at power coming from the ignition switch, but don't know if anyone has any other ideas I can try.
Thank you for your thoughts on this.
P.S. I'm digging through the forums right now and there is a lot of useful information, its great!
-Brandon
I have a new to me 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 SLT 5.7l hemi I purchased about two months ago.
Last weekend I changed the oil (warmed the truck up first) and after reinstalling filter and plugs and adding oil back the truck wouldn't crank.
I don't think there is any correlation between the two? I also haven't had an issue with it starting before.
Troubleshooting so far:
Charged battery and cleaned terminals, attached jumper battery, no luck. Voltage was above 12.5 volts, and battery was purchased 1/2017.
Removed battery terminals and let truck sit for 90+ minutes.
Checked fuses, none burnt out and all seated.
Checked the security/alarm light to make sure it was 1) Working 2) wasn't flashing, etc.
Checked key and replaced key battery. I don't have a second key to try.
Checked for voltage at starter. Main voltage 12+, but S? connector showed no voltage even when key at start position.
Jumped starter with S connector and didn't get a crank. Replaced starter, still same issue.
Went back up S? line to the starter relay, which I can hear and feel click when I move the key to the start position.
Disconnected relay and jumped pin feeding starter from battery and the engine cranks, but won't start, regardless of key position. Possible ignition switch issue?
At this point I am at a loss as to what to try next, but I believe there must be something either ECM/TIPM/Ignition related? I would assume that's why the truck wouldn't start when jumping the starter as a security feature.
I plan on working on it more tomorrow after work by taking a look at power coming from the ignition switch, but don't know if anyone has any other ideas I can try.
Thank you for your thoughts on this.
P.S. I'm digging through the forums right now and there is a lot of useful information, its great!
-Brandon