Brand New RAM 1500 Tungsten, Will Not Start

[MarkA70]

Howdy, Well DAMN, three week old, brand new truck. Went out to go to Church, you got it, will not crank, what is up with that. How can the battery be gone in three weeks with only 358 miles. I am trying very hard not to panic and think I have really screwed up buying this thing. Any ideas???

 

[diymirage]

I guess my first thought is, it prolly not a good idea to be cussing on your way to church...but that's not really helpful

 

[star_deceiver]

Sounds like Jesus took the wheel and is telling you “This ain’t the church for you, brother.”

Reality: It’s Monday morning. Call AAA and have them flat deck it to the dealer. Toss the keys on the service advisors desk and say “Truck won’t start. Fix.” This is what your warranty is for.

 

[jws123]

Howdy, Well DAMN, three week old, brand new truck. Went out to go to Church, you got it, will not crank, what is up with that. How can the battery be gone in three weeks with only 358 miles. I am trying very hard not to panic and think I have really screwed up buying this thing. Any ideas???

you would be Shocked how long 'new' vehicle sit before they are sold plus new batteries like everything else new these days dont hold up I have had to replace batteries on cars fresh off the truck.

 

[TradesmanGuy]

Howdy, Well DAMN, three week old, brand new truck. Went out to go to Church, you got it, will not crank, what is up with that. How can the battery be gone in three weeks with only 358 miles. I am trying very hard not to panic and think I have really screwed up buying this thing. Any ideas???

There is about a million things it could be. 99% of the time it is the very last thing YOU did to the truck. Is the battery dead, are the battery connections tight, do the lights light up, etc.

I use to be really active in finding, fixing old mowers, and in-between machines would watch the videos. One video a guy was trying to find out why his mower would not start. It would not crank, but his sister suggested it might be the spark plugs. Doooh! After replacing the plugs, it still would not start/crank (**** Gosh!!! ****). Only then did he notice the cutting blades were engaged, which triggers a safety switch. Un-F'ing-Believable.