That201857guy
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I have a 2018 1500 5.7 hemi that is not starting…. A lot of sources are saying my ignition switch is faulty if I replace it do I need to reprogram the new switch or my key???
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Do you have the Passive Entry Fob
or
Enter n Go Fob
or
Enter n Go Fob
That201857guy
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I have the passive key fob
That201857guy
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My over all issue is the truck won’t start turn the key and it clicks and nothing
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Could fill us in on the trouble-shooting information "a lot of sources" considered to diagnose a bad switch ? You'll likely get more and better input.
My go-to is to always be certain of my battery before going forward. I'm in Minnesota, and my 2018 has already had a new battery, due to a radio fault that ran the battery down overnight in sub-zero temps and allowed it to freeze.
My go-to is to always be certain of my battery before going forward. I'm in Minnesota, and my 2018 has already had a new battery, due to a radio fault that ran the battery down overnight in sub-zero temps and allowed it to freeze.
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It's been a while but if you have win module and replace it you will for need to reprogram keys. You will need the security code as well. In early years locksmiths used to get the code more recently fca dealers are stingy handing it out. I had a locksmith program 3 extra fobs back in 2011, since then it is hit or miss if that can happen, call all local locksmiths and ask them. My local guy couldn't do it, I drove to next town and that guy could do it. call around, it was very cheap for them to do this for me.
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That click could indicate a faulty starter. I dont know your mechanical abilities but I would check that before replacing the switch
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You ruled out starter? LOL, we post at same time.
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It would be rare to have a starter out so early but ish happens, if it is the starter find out why it failed, inspect it. If it was a short in the wire and the short is still there, you will fry the new one as well.
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I will pull the battery and put it on charge and see what the amps and voltage are at and I will pull the starter off and inspect all wires and connections see if there is any bad spots tonight after work and look over the starter and see what it’s doing
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I just noticed your location, so yes shorts can happen driving on snow roads more so then guys spoiled living in nor cal.
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I would suspect battery at first glance. Or connection.
A little more than 2 years ago, my '15 got just a little sluggish at first crank. A little struggle. Almost unnoticeable. A tiny rrr at the start of crank.
I procrastinated for about a week and a half, and one day, went to the grocery store. Came out, and click, all she wrote.
Got her jumped and home, replaced the battery and life is good once more. That was around the 95 k mile mark, and about 5 years on the battery.
Some go the distance, some don't. Especially in the snow, salt, and rust belt, that has to be a very tough existence for a battery, or electrical connections.
A little more than 2 years ago, my '15 got just a little sluggish at first crank. A little struggle. Almost unnoticeable. A tiny rrr at the start of crank.
I procrastinated for about a week and a half, and one day, went to the grocery store. Came out, and click, all she wrote.
Got her jumped and home, replaced the battery and life is good once more. That was around the 95 k mile mark, and about 5 years on the battery.
Some go the distance, some don't. Especially in the snow, salt, and rust belt, that has to be a very tough existence for a battery, or electrical connections.
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I will try a boost and see what it does after work hopefully it’s just that and it goes
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When you turn the ignition to start
Do the instrument panel lights flash or flicker
Have you tried to start it several times in a row, like 10 or 15 attempts. while watching the instrument panel for movement
Do the instrument panel lights flash or flicker
Have you tried to start it several times in a row, like 10 or 15 attempts. while watching the instrument panel for movement
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Battery is reading normal compared voltages to my neighbours truck and tryed cycling the ignition multiple times and still nothing dash lights don’t flicker don’t dim don’t do nothing but shut off when I shut the key off and turn it on when I turn the key on
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This is a 2012, but everything except the module number is the same
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Replacing/Installing WIN Modules (Dodge Ram 2012) Also 2009 2010 2011
Here we show you how to take out and replace a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) module for a 2012 Dodge Ram truck. We sell these WIN module kits for $999.95 wit...
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cool option, in that video they send you 2 key fobs to replace your factory ones. No dealer or code needed.This is a 2012, but everything except the module number is the same
Replacing/Installing WIN Modules (Dodge Ram 2012) Also 2009 2010 2011
Here we show you how to take out and replace a Wireless Ignition Node (WIN) module for a 2012 Dodge Ram truck. We sell these WIN module kits for $999.95 wit...
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Another thing, right now WIN Modules or WIN Nodes, they are called by both names, are pretty darn scarce
A member mentioned last week he had to go to a place in Texas to get his.
This outfit is in Texas, but he would not say yeah or nay to whether he got his unit there
I wondered if the Fobs where programmed to the WIN Module, is the WIN Module programmed to your Vehicle, or do you have to go somewhere to have it done
A member mentioned last week he had to go to a place in Texas to get his.
This outfit is in Texas, but he would not say yeah or nay to whether he got his unit there
I wondered if the Fobs where programmed to the WIN Module, is the WIN Module programmed to your Vehicle, or do you have to go somewhere to have it done
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I will look into getting a different module for it hopefully pulling the starter today while I’m at work and testing it to see
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Ram 1500 DS from 2012 through 2021 has an IGNM ignition node module in the dash that can be replaced without reprogramming anything. The previously used WIN module would require programming. FCA split up the older WIN module into two parts, the IGNM and RFHUb. The IGNM is only the pass through now. Hope this helps. I was a Qual Eng for TRW that made those parts.
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