Why wont my truck start?

[monkeypunch]

Ran into Academy, and when I came out, my truck won't start. All the electronics come on, but when I hit the engine start button, literally nothing happens. Dash is saying battery is 12.4V. Any thoughts? Waiting on the wife with a jumper.

 

[monkeypunch]

Battery jumper unsurprisingly didn't help. Wtf.

 

[Moto21]

push the start button with the fob its self, tried that?

 

[monkeypunch]

push the start button with the fob its self, tried that?

I'll try that when I get back there. Going to check the fuse box too. Need to get tools from home first. The truck doesn't even try to crank.

 

[RedFred]

Could be your key fob battery. The truck is not registering that the key fob is in the vehicle.

 

[Quint]

Just throwing out anything. Make sure that your foot is on the brake or only the electronics will come on.

 

[Midnight2020]

I'll try that when I get back there. Going to check the fuse box too. Need to get tools from home first. The truck doesn't even try to crank.

Did it still not start with a jump?

 

[monkeypunch]

Could be your key fob battery. The truck is not registering that the key fob is in the vehicle.

It's detects when I get in and out with the start button in "run".

Just throwing out anything. Make sure that your foot is on the brake or only the electronics will come on.

Haha yeah did that

 

[monkeypunch]

Did it still not start with a jump?

Nope

 

[Quint]

Sounds like the whatsnot isn't hee-hawing with the thing-a-majiggy.

Unhook the battery and wait a few minutes. Then reconnect and give it a try. If still a no go, call the tow buggy.

 

[Midnight2020]

Nope

I would guess a key issue then. Battery dead or just malfunction. But I am not exactly an expert.

 

[monkeypunch]

So you guys are probably right, "dead" battery maybe the culprit. Defective battery is also on the table. Took it to Advanced, and they couldn't get the battery to test. 2 different testers, and both threw an error immediately when they tried to test the battery. Off to the dealer with it now.

 

[Wh0urdady2]

So you guys are probably right, "dead" battery maybe the culprit. Defective battery is also on the table. Took it to Advanced, and they couldn't get the battery to test. 2 different testers, and both threw an error immediately when they tried to test the battery. Off to the dealer with it now.

GL, why my batter went bad in the explorer they said it wasn't covered under the warranty.

 

[monkeypunch]

Wasn't the battery. It tested at over 1000 CCA. RAM roadside ordered

 

[Geddyflea]

Perhaps the shift knob isn't completely in park. Just a thought. Good luck.

 

[Rlaf75]

Sounds like the starter decided to take a $hitter.

 

[monkeypunch]

Sounds like the starter decided to take a $hitter.

Yeah thats where I'm at now. But wtf do I know haha. The roadside was no hassle, and fast. I guess that's a positive.

 

[Rlaf75]

Yeah thats where I'm at now. But wtf do I know haha. The roadside was no hassle, and fast. I guess that's a positive.

There's a slim possibility that it is a weak battery because these trucks with all of this new fangled technology are very sensitive to voltage but in my 30+ years experience as a mechanic I would start with the diagnosis of the starter and go from there

 

[New1500customram]

There's a slim possibility that it is a weak battery because these trucks with all of this new fangled technology are very sensitive to voltage but in my 30+ years experience as a mechanic I would start with the diagnosis of the starter and go from there

Well, not sure if i have the same issue but drove 2.5 hours to Lake Erie on Thursday did a little bit of driving back and fourth to dinner and mini golf. Went to start the truck today and hear a pop sound every time i would try to start the truck. Lucky someone was in the parking lot and gave me a jump. I did not shut it off until i got home. Put the battery charger on it and it was at 13.5 volts. I dont think this issue is over. I did read in the owners manual not yo leave anything plungged in. I did have a cell phone charger plugged in, but doubt that the issue.
I did see a message that popped up on my 12 inch screen that read power surge. Also have a check engine light come on.
Anyone else had this happen?

 

[bigdodge]

Well, not sure if i have the same issue but drove 2.5 hours to Lake Erie on Thursday did a little bit of driving back and fourth to dinner and mini golf. Went to start the truck today and hear a pop sound every time i would try to start the truck. Lucky someone was in the parking lot and gave me a jump. I did not shut it off until i got home. Put the battery charger on it and it was at 13.5 volts. I dont think this issue is over. I did read in the owners manual not yo leave anything plungged in. I did have a cell phone charger plugged in, but doubt that the issue.
I did see a message that popped up on my 12 inch screen that read power surge. Also have a check engine light come on.
Anyone else had this happen?

I'm curious about this statement " I did read in the owners manual not to leave anything plungged in"
plugged in to what? the usb port? I did a word search in my manual and did not fine this. I leave my music plugged in since I picked up the truck in jan 2022, the port goes off in about 30 seconds.