A mind of it's own

[Igottano]

It appears my 2012 Ram 1500 has a mind of it's own.
I can go outside right now and start up my truck, No Problem.
I can drive to several locations, No Problems.
Every now and then my truck just won't start. I turn the key and NOTHING.
I've replaced several fuses in the under hood compartment. It's still happening
Every now and then. If it happens I have to use a hand made jumper wire I insert
into the fuse and it will start.
If anyone can help me with this I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you

 

[yakalong]

Just wondering, when this happens do you have power to anything else? Radio, headlights, dome lights etc. Could be something as simple as a bad ground?

 

[Jim BB]

when this happens anything on dash or power up?
could be the tipm (fuse panel) under the hood also as simple as a bad connection on fuse or relay i think i would go with checking and cleaning any fuse or relay to do with starting and charging then move to connections at battery and starter if that don't fix the problem then take to dealer or your mechanic have them run a diagnostic may even be the ignition switch! but i would try the easy stuff first

 

[Phillyrube]

Similar issue with wife's 2016 Mazda (see post in General Discussion).

 

[KWal]

I had a similar issue with my 06. It turned out to be the ignition key interlock switch. $25 or so and a half hour of labor and the issue has been clear since. Good luck!