When I disconnect cables no power. Does anyone know what could be the cause?

Asked by Zeke97 Mar 14, 2012 at 07:45 PM about the Dodge RAM 1500

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 1997 RAM 1500 has sat for several months. I just finished repairs and the battery did not have enough power. When I jumped it the positive terminal threw a spark and now nothing happens when I turn the key. I get lights with jumper cables connected nothing when I disconnect.
Thank you.

4 Answers
30

srjackson1611 answered 12 years ago

Plates in battery is shot. Possibly from freezing when total discharged.

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Zeke97 answered 12 years ago

Thank you. It was the battery. I replaced the battery and the truck is running fine.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

RAM 1500

Looking for a Used RAM 1500 in your area?

CarGurus has 72 nationwide RAM 1500 listings starting at $3,000.

Postal Code:

Shortcuts

Search Dodge RAM 1500 Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Dan Connell
    Reputation
    20,300
  • #2
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    15,300
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    11,760
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford F-150
309 Great Deals out of 13,933 listings starting at $1,712
Used RAM 1500
451 Great Deals out of 15,772 listings starting at $4,950
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
195 Great Deals out of 5,877 listings starting at $2,975
Used GMC Sierra 1500
128 Great Deals out of 6,516 listings starting at $3,975
Used Dodge RAM 2500
17 listings starting at $7,900
Used Toyota Tundra
31 Great Deals out of 1,361 listings starting at $6,255
Used Dodge Charger
39 Great Deals out of 725 listings starting at $5,995
Used Dodge Challenger
23 Great Deals out of 453 listings starting at $7,999
Used Dodge Durango
55 Great Deals out of 2,218 listings starting at $5,500
Used Toyota Tacoma
46 Great Deals out of 1,074 listings starting at $9,995
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
109 Great Deals out of 3,136 listings starting at $3,995
Used Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
27 Great Deals out of 1,241 listings starting at $9,500
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
14 Great Deals out of 896 listings starting at $12,900
Used Chevrolet Colorado
28 Great Deals out of 1,585 listings starting at $5,800
Used Dodge RAM 3500
28 listings starting at $14,999

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.