Archived truck won't start

[turbojet]

03 HO, 2nd time this has happened, but didn't fix itself, I'm thinking it might be the clutch interlock switch? Elec power is fine and I tried swapping the starter relay in fuse box, no luck, didn't check the voltage but all terminals are tight and clean. It started fine all day about 6 different times. Got me scratching my head? No click, nothing when I turn the key. really ****** me off today. Luckily it's in front of a Dodge dealership of all places! Anyone deal with this?

 

[MCummings]

Good thing it's a 6-speed



Atleast you can still push start it.



Could be the interlock switch... If you put an OBDII scanner on it, you should be able to "see" if the switch is working or not. (A somewhat experianced OBDII scanner operator will know how)

I do, and I don't even have one, LOL.



Merrick

 

[turbojet]

Well, the thing started up fine the next morning and the mechanic couldn't find a thing wrong with it, friggin figures! Well, we'll see when it happens again if I can eliminate what isn't wrong.

 

[JoshPeters]

I heard something about this. There is a fuse that can cause a no-start like that. I've never heard of an intermittant fuse, but maybe something in that system... ?



Josh

 

[Duluth Diesel]

Under the hood on your 2003, there is a fuse block. Open that up. Somewhere in there is a fuse (large, proprietary 50 amp fuse, looks a little like a relay) marked ENGINE. Normally, only a Dodge dealer can get these, but some auto part stores have been known to have them. Since you're under warranty, these should be free at the dealership. If this doesn't make sense, PM me and I'll get you more detailed data.