I have a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 won't crank or anything. I put a new battery an 3 different starters in it an it still doesn't crank just a click. The dash lights an everything else comes on but no start.

Asked by Kaeson_22 Jan 05, 2017 at 10:48 PM about the 2000 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT Quad Cab LB RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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Start by checking battery voltage, should be 12.4 minimum, if battery is ok, check battery cables for corrosion and make sure they're tight including the one on the starter solenoid and the ground

Thanks. Checked that. Voltage is 12.6. Here is the crazy thing. I cleaned cables, unplugged, plugged back in. Nothing. Nope. Then one cold morning i decided to give it a try. It started! Then once I arrived to my destination. It would not start. So, now it only will start after an entire night sitting in the cold? Any ideas? Very Strange.

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Check the computer connector plugs for loose or dirty connection, it's located in engine compartment on passenger side fender wall

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