2008 dodge ram 1500 won't start

Asked by Nmalone09 Aug 29, 2016 at 01:23 PM about the Dodge RAM 1500

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 2008 dodge ram 1500 won't start without a
jump. I changed the battery checked the fuses and
all the connections. They all seem good. The cab is
getting full power but when I turn the ignition the
starter just clicks. If I jump it it starts up just fine.

3 Answers

4,045

worn starter motor bearings my advise to you is to take your automobile to your local shop and a qualified technician should be able to diagnose the malfunctioning starter motor

1 people found this helpful.
610

The battery you replaced had a cranking amps requirement. Did you replace it with the same or higher cranking amps battery? This would explain why you can only start with a jumper battery and or worn starter bearings. I hope this helpful or not too late.

yes took out the battery and took it to oreilly and got the higer end battery for the size he said was the replacement.

Your Answer:

RAM 1500

Looking for a Used RAM 1500 in your area?

CarGurus has 80 nationwide RAM 1500 listings starting at $6,990.

Postal Code:

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Dan Connell
    Reputation
    19,810
  • #2
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    15,160
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    11,710
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford F-150
328 Great Deals out of 12,733 listings starting at $2,888
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
191 Great Deals out of 9,363 listings starting at $3,500
Used RAM 1500
513 Great Deals out of 22,626 listings starting at $4,995
Used GMC Sierra 1500
186 Great Deals out of 9,256 listings starting at $1,000
Used Dodge RAM 2500
3 Great Deals out of 27 listings starting at $6,799
Used Toyota Tundra
24 Great Deals out of 1,042 listings starting at $10,698
Used Dodge Charger
28 Great Deals out of 984 listings starting at $7,990
Used Toyota Tacoma
42 Great Deals out of 660 listings starting at $9,975
Used Dodge Challenger
32 Great Deals out of 925 listings starting at $1,001
Used Dodge Durango
48 Great Deals out of 1,922 listings starting at $7,999
Used Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
36 Great Deals out of 1,728 listings starting at $1,000
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
115 Great Deals out of 3,364 listings starting at $4,922
Used Ford Mustang
54 Great Deals out of 1,517 listings starting at $3,999
Used Chevrolet Colorado
25 Great Deals out of 1,022 listings starting at $5,999
Used Ford F-250 Super Duty
30 Great Deals out of 692 listings starting at $4,990

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.