2020 ram 1500 just clicks please help

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Haleymbz

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My 2020 ram is a push to start only. When I turn it to run it just clicks. The brakes are locked like a security issue. Was towed to a dealership a month ago for same issue and was told it was the starter. I towed it back to my house to find out it was not the starter. I put original starter in and it started. I changed batteries in both fobs but now I'm having the same issue. The battery shows 12.5 volts. How can I reset it or get this truck to start?
 

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Could it be the push button itself? Since the starter, and battery are fine that would be my first thought. Vehicles have so many electronics these days I'm lost most of the time when it comes to trouble shooting problems. Good luck.
 
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Haleymbz

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I did try to jump it yesterday thinking it was battery but it did not start
 

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Could it be the push button itself? Since the starter, and battery are fine that would be my first thought. Vehicles have so many electronics these days I'm lost most of the time when it comes to trouble shooting problems. Good luck.
IF your battery showing 12.5 Volts cold, ie., nothing on, no doors open, checked with a meter, battery voltage fine. BUT, the battery could have interior problems and go flat when U try and start. (You have another battery you could throw in there and try and start? A Bad battery might read ok on cold volts but not take a jump either). Battery needs to be tested under load, but it could be the "push button" start switch, or circuit. Check the fuse box also for Bad Starter Relay. (check seating of all fuses by pushing down on them to include relays, and make sure all seated). After that, I am out of internet guessnosis and you may have to have towed to someone competent to troubleshoot and resolve your issue, IMHO...

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zaya756

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i have a 2017 powerwagon and mine was doing the same thing. For me it turned out to be due to the electronic braking system needing service. i have to engage my parking brake in order to get the truck to start now. has yours had the "service electronic braking system" message pop up?
 

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Sounds similar, but not the same, as the intermittent problem I've been having:
 
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