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My 2001 Dodge Ram Wont Start After Sitting for One Month

If you have not operated your 2001 Dodge Ram for a month or longer, you might find that the truck will not start. Long periods without use can cause the trucks fuel and oil to drain out of the engine, or the battery to drain as the alternator has not been recharging it regularly. You can follow a few simple steps to determine why your 2001 Dodge Ram is not starting after sitting idle for one month.

Instructions

1

Check to make sure that your truck is in Park all the way and that the steering is not locked and preventing the key from turning in the ignition. If you have an alarm with a cut-off, make sure the switch is in the "on" position and that the alarm is functioning properly. These oversights can sometimes be the cause of the problem and are simple to check.

2

Turn on your lights and radio. If your lights and radio do not function, the Rams battery has probably been drained of its power. Try to jumpstart the Ram. If a jumpstart does not work, take the battery to an auto garage for testing. If your lights and radio do function, the battery is probably not the problem.

3

Check your fuel level. If the truck cranks when you turn the key but does not start, the problem is likely fuel related. You may have left the truck with little or no gas in the tank, or the gauge may read that there is more fuel than there really is. If you left the truck in a cold climate, water in the gas may have frozen preventing fuel from reaching the engine. Even in warm climates, water in the tank can prevent fuel from firing. Add a container of dry gas or gas line antifreeze to the fuel tank to remove any excess water and try starting the Ram again.

4

Check your fuel pump. Have a helper turn the ignition while you listen to the engine with the hood open. Once the ignition is turned, you should hear a little whining sound which lasts a few seconds. This is the fuel pump bringing gasoline to the engine. If you do not hear this sound, your fuel pump may be faulty.

5

Check your ignition system fuse. A blown ignition fuse is an unlikely cause of the issue, but is worth a look before moving on to bigger things. You can find the fuse in the trucks fuse box.

6

Determine whether the starter is functioning. If you have power but nothing happens when the key turns, the issue may lie with your starter or starter switch. Change the switch and see if that fixes the problem. If not, a new starter may be needed.

7

Contact an automobile mechanic or garage if your truck still will not start. Special equipment may be needed to perform ignition system tests or further analyze the issue.

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