why does our 05 dodge sprinter keep needing jumped?
Asked by jcoulter Jun 05, 2012 at 03:12 PM about the 2005 Dodge Sprinter Passenger
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
have replaced the battery , the starter and the alternator, and yet the sprinter sometimes will not start . when you turn the key, engine fan kicks on but nothing ..it won't start. after jumping it, it will run fine for a day or two and then the same thing happens. any advice?
5 Answers
bad ground somewhere. check wiring.
You need to test for a possible parasitic drain. Start with this test http://www.wikihow.com/Find-a-Parasitic-Battery-Drain If you determine that you have a drain you need to locate it, which is tedious and quite a long process less you get lucky but I think you would agree not having to jump your car all the time would make it worth it. Good Luck
have you checked the starter relay located below the drivers seat
jimtmcdaniels answered 3 years ago
If you are disconnecting a battery terminal to connect your meter to test for an unusual draw, remember the computer modules might cycle on and self test up to 10 minutes before going into sleep low consumption mode. Therefore testing searching before this is done can give false high consumption readings.
jimtmcdaniels answered 3 years ago
One search for your vehicle revealed a possible cause: IPM(Intregrated Power Module failure)(Located under hood)-test by unplugging instrument panel cluster. Note: Fuse 51 cluster & radio. Stuck key in ignition sensor. Light left on, broken door ajar/open pin, etc. Additionally: PARASITIC BATTERY DRAIN(over .035 amps aka 35 milliamps) Vehicle should typically be driven every 20 days to maintain battery. For longer storage either disconnect the battery or the IOD fuse from the integrated power module. Good luck
