CaliBear490
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I have a 2011 Ram 1500 with the 4.7 v8. Has 79k miles on it.
About a month ago I noticed it started having trouble starting up.. it would take about 2-3 tries then it would start right up as normal. I noticed every time it would click when attempting to start up (see YouTube video).
I thought it was the battery so I replaced it.. and it still does the same thing. I also had the starter replaced with another OEM part. Someone suggested it may be the ignition switch, but I’m not sure how I’d test that. Don’t want to spend $190 at dealership for diagnostic just for it to end up being something small.
I should also note, sometimes if I hold down the unlock button on the fob while I’m turning it, it will start right up on the first try.
Any inputs/suggestions/advice would be greatly appreciated.
https://youtube.com/shorts/B_nKDtzBCr8?feature=share
About a month ago I noticed it started having trouble starting up.. it would take about 2-3 tries then it would start right up as normal. I noticed every time it would click when attempting to start up (see YouTube video).
I thought it was the battery so I replaced it.. and it still does the same thing. I also had the starter replaced with another OEM part. Someone suggested it may be the ignition switch, but I’m not sure how I’d test that. Don’t want to spend $190 at dealership for diagnostic just for it to end up being something small.
I should also note, sometimes if I hold down the unlock button on the fob while I’m turning it, it will start right up on the first try.
Any inputs/suggestions/advice would be greatly appreciated.
https://youtube.com/shorts/B_nKDtzBCr8?feature=share