‘13 Ram 2500 Issue

[Jthrog24]

I reset both batteries on my 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 Tradesman because they were running low and it wouldn’t start. After changing to 2 new batteries, truck won’t start. Headlights work, dash lights up, but door doesn’t ding when open. I have connected and reconnected batteries, still nothing.

 

[nlambert182]

As in won't turn over... or won't fire?

If it won't even turn over, you may have something disconnected or loose. If it turned over before the battery swap that's the likely culprit.

 

[Racer9]

Are you sure you took the black plastic negative post cover off the new battery? My neighbor did that once, came over and asked me to help him out, I noticed and removed the cover, put the cables back on and varoom it started. He changed it in his barn which wasn't well lit, so he didn't see it.

 

[Ken226]

I reset both batteries on my 2013 Dodge Ram 2500 Tradesman because they were running low and it wouldn’t start. After changing to 2 new batteries, truck won’t start. Headlights work, dash lights up, but door doesn’t ding when open. I have connected and reconnected batteries, still nothing.

Did you charge them first, or check the charge status? If not, check the voltage with a multimeter and if it is lower than about 12-1/2 volts, put them on a charger overnight.

If they are charged and show a voltage of = or > than 12.5 volts, load test them. Use one of these:

https://www.harborfreight.com/100-amp-612v-battery-load-tester-61747.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=21905183668&campaignid=21905183668&utm_content=171677805782&adsetid=171677805782&product=61747&store=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwm7q-BhDRARIsACD6-fWzu_jwlyPIh5gz0zMWsAFDBijB4aOhvZMyi-xeT4b1pP0DWOSpsscaAhfnEALw_wcB