2008 Dodge Ram 1500 won't turn over or start when turning the key.

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Asked by GuruD5NTK Aug 10, 2017 at 11:56 PM about the 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 SXT Quad Cab RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have replaced battery and starter with no luck. I had this problem very
shortly a while back, i would turn the key and nothing after a few tries, it will
turn and come on. Just happened again but this time not turning, lights come
on gauges come on and no turn over. I'm leaning towards anti-theft or Key
Chip problem since i have tried turning the key and jumping the starter with a
screw driver, the starter turns but the truck wont come on or stay on.

3 Answers

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Its sounds just like a problem I had before. You need to replace the neutral safety switch on the transmission. Or the linkage has slipped a little to the point the switch thinks its not in park. Try starting in neutral. Will that work

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I got the problem fixed, but it took me a while to figure out. At first, I thought it was the neutral safety switch but after trying to start on neutral that didn't work. Turned out to be the ignition switch located in the steering column. I purchase for 38 bucks and started right up. I also thought it was the anti-theft system but I was told the engine actually turns over but won't start or starts for 2 seconds and shuts down. Thanks for your help, hope this helps someone else.

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2008 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7 St when I go to turn the key on the starter clicks but I lose power to the starter won't start new starter new ignition switch new battery still same problem came out one morning fart off four times then nothing it just clicks engine acts like it wants to turn it barely moves but I lose power

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