Starting problem

Asked by Bill Jan 28, 2016 at 05:58 PM about the 1996 Dodge RAM 1500 ST Club Cab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Truck (96 Dodge Ram 1500 360 engine) cranks but
won't start - just put new ignition switch and key
cylinder in - no dash lights coming on except oil
light - no spark to plugs - tried switching out relay
with another one with same number - nothing

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mikeatpriestlake answered 8 years ago

when was your last tune up? is it getting fuel? did it act this way before the new ignition switch? also, check your ecm relay.

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Bill answered 8 years ago

I had I guy come over he said I have presure on the fuel line - was running then the switch went bad - but it would start with the remote start now nothing - what is the ecm relay

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Bill answered 8 years ago

Couple guys said to disconnect the remote start it might be the problem

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mikeatpriestlake answered 8 years ago

ecm is the computer. it is possible your new igniton switch is bad, also possible that it has to do with your remote start.

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