1999 dodge 1500 I went out to start it just clicked.. I tried to jump start it,and it would just click,finally got it to turn over and had to give it gas,as soon as it started it ran good for a minute and then died,doing the very same thing,finally got it started again holding the gas down for ever trying to keep it running,as soon as I pulled it into gear it died again,battery never took any charge,,Any Idea whats going on??

Asked by dburnside Apr 23, 2013 at 04:09 PM about the 1999 Dodge RAM 1500 ST Club Cab LB 4WD

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Bad battery, plates are touching within. The battery is stealing all the charge so much the ignition is being starved for Voltage.

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