having issues starting

Asked by GuruF47K May 14, 2017 at 10:15 AM about the 2007 Dodge RAM 1500 ST Quad Cab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

ran fine, parked for a day went to start and just a click at starter, cleaned terminals, bought and installed battery and starter, still just a click, after much frustration hooked jumper cable from negative post to starter body, seems to start every time this way. unhook jumper back to clicking

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Bob answered 7 years ago

It is an issue with the ground. Take a close look at the ground connections.

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