Help!!

[Hessian577]

Hi guys, was wondering if anybody could help me regarding my 03 Ram. I just changed the plugs and added fuel system cleaner to help with a starting problem I'm having. I'm def not the most tech savvy dude, so I have no idea really if what I did helped, I do know it didn't make it worse. When I go to start my truck...wether it sat over night or I hit up a store right quick...when I go to turn the key, it struggles to turn over. usually I have to turn the key again for it to finally start. Run great, give it gas, drive normal or aggressive and it runs like a champ, only when I go to start does it give me trouble. Would you say this is a starter motor problem? I was stationed in Europe for the last 4 years and my Pops took care of it...started it, took it around the block, etc. Now that I returned back to her, she is giving me a hell of a time when it comes to simply starting up. Any tech suggestions? Thanks fellas!

 

[BlackedOutHemi]

Have you checked the battery?


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[Hessian577]

battery is brand new...forgot to mention that

 

[05singlecabHEMI]

Have you tested the alt and starter to see of those were the problem?

 

[Hessian577]

No...not really sure how to do that. I'm what you might say...tech dumb. lol...

 

[Hessian577]

I also have a ODB code 0441...anybody have more on what I can do to correct it? I know what it is, but am unsure of what is required to repair it.

 

[Wanderer]

Try this link. Not easy to trouble shoot.

Ram P0441 OBD/DLC Error Code - Evaporative Emission System Incorrect Purge Flow

 

[Hessian577]

sounds like a ***** to fix...dammit Thanks for the link tho!

 

[RobAFerg]

same thing happend to me, turned out to be a vacuum leak

 

[reefguy89]

have you reset the computer? if not try unhooking the battery for 5 minutes and then see if that helps.

 

[drkmtr]

I'm at Fort Hood too, shoot me a PM or something, maybe I can help you out during lunch one day.