2017 dodge ram 1500 wont start

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kcfuzz857

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truck started fine after work drove home no problems parked truck for about an hour , went out and tried to start truck but nothing happens all the dash lights work but just get a single click when I try to start it.
hooked it up to battery charger for an hour tried again but nothing. any ideas would be great
thanks
 

jws123

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truck started fine after work drove home no problems parked truck for about an hour , went out and tried to start truck but nothing happens all the dash lights work but just get a single click when I try to start it.
hooked it up to battery charger for an hour tried again but nothing. any ideas would be great
thanks

Probably needs a new starter go under truck tap the starter with a hammer and try to start sometimes that works.
 

ThunderMug95

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Turn key to run, rotate shifter dial through a couple times...With Seatbelt on,put in neutral let it roll a foot then put it back in park... put a meter on battery...wiggle battery connections...unhook neg battery cable and let it sit for a half hour....
Just some ideas...good luck. Hoping its just a shot battery....
 

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Check the ground connection at the battery. Check both ends of the cable.
 

indept

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Most likely a bad battery. If it has a bad cell it won't take a charge. Take your battery to an Autozone or Advanced auto store & they will test it.

Or even better call the dealer ( assuming you have less than 36k on it, the 3/36 should cover it.
 
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