DODGE RAM: NO CRANK NO START NO POWER FIXED

How to diagnose and fix a no start no crank and no power problem

[@vincewilliams2185]

You sir are a blessing from above !!!! my truck was running when I got in to leave, I noticed that the lights on the dash were off, thinking the key might be stuck in the start position I shut it off and it wouldn't start up again, no lights no nothing....after watching the video I locked that connector back in place and bam!... you my friend saved me many hours of heartache and probably hundreds of dollars I just don't have... I cannot thank you enough!!!!!

[@jaythemechanic4950]

No problem sir. I started this channel at the beginning of the pandemic to help people who may not have access or funds to repair their vehicles. I'm glad I was able to help you. Thank you for supporting my channel.

[@zacriley8946]

You saved me so much money i cant believe it was so simple. I have zero mechanical abilities and managed to fix my problem with your video. You my guy are a hero.

[@jaythemechanic4950]

Awesome. Thanks for watching.

[@michaelfoot8092]

Thank you so much! Exact problem with my truck. tested everything and tried a bunch till I found your video and sure enough that plug came apart. Tha k you for saving me from stressing even more and needless towing and repair costs.

[@lilciggy999]

LIFE SAVER!!! Was stranded in snow at work !!!!

[@petertassi1683]

Hey Jay. Great job troubleshooting that problem. I love how you point out all the possible glitches with that problem. And, love seeing your dog trying to help you solve the problem.

[@jaythemechanic4950]

Hey, thanks! Max is always looking to get his paws dirty :)

[@dylangrimes7423]

Jay The Mechanic where are you located?

[@hairlinebender-6191]

@@jaythemechanic4950 a My cable to my truck didn't have the white clip on it will that cause it to not start shifter cable

[@wayrich21]

Nice work!! This fixed my problem! The key is to make sure you have your key in the on position so you can hear a chime when you jiggle the wires. I had messed with the harness before with the key off. You need the key on. Thanks you saved me a tow bud I owe you a beer!

[@jaythemechanic4950]

No problem. Thank you for watching. Let me know when you are in Ontario, Canada :)

[@JasonBritt10]

Many, many thanks for posting this thorough and helpful video! I lost power suddenly and unexpectedly on my 2014 Ram 1500. Normal operation was restored by reseating the connection to the white power module behind the e-brake pedal. Thank you so much!

[@mikimiki195]

Do you have foot push e brake Where’s is plug located? Is it same plug what he’s showing in the video?

[@jaythemechanic4950]

I'm glad it helped. Cheers.

[@according2procedure627]

Nice fix Jay. The video was enjoyable to watch as you trouble shoot all the possible causes. Can’t believe the horrible location of that plug. 😂

[@ronniegarcia4148]

Hey Jay! Thanks so much for this video! It saved me a ton of headache. I had checked the battery and every fuse possible. After watching your video it turned out that I must have kicked that plug! I plugged it back in properly and it turned the power right back on!!! I have 2013 Ram 1500 Sport. Thanks again! Ronnie

[@jaythemechanic4950]

Glad it helped

[@luiscarlosrojas5313]

Mirando tu vídeo me salvaste pagar la grúa y el taller 👍👍👍👍 me quedé tirado en la carretera porque por error y sin darme cuenta desconecte el arnés debajo del freno y se me apagó la troca y ya no quería prender!! Gracias 😁😁😁😁

[@cedricangelethy7542]

Did just what you said with that breaker connector under dash by the E-brake. She cranked right up. Now to get service engine light turned off. Thanks guy. Cedric in Georgia.

[@jaythemechanic4950]

Im glad this video helped you.

[@davesantimaw5413]

Jay, I want to sincerely thank you for this video! My 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 was in the same predicament and all I had to do connect that white electrical connector and it worked today due to your video! You probably saved me $500-$800. Thank you again!

[@matthewercole163]

There’s no such thing as a 2013 dodge ram

[@davesantimaw5413]

@@matthewercole163 Nope! I have a 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport

[@matthewercole163]

@@davesantimaw5413 Nice man, I have a 2018 Chrysler Ram 2500 Power Wagon.

[@kevinwaldon6963]

Excellent! This the exact problem I had. Thank you!

[@jaythemechanic4950]

I'm glad it helped you . Happy new year.

[@johnsturgill2538]

Jay I really want to thank you for this video I had this problem with my 2017 Ram different plug same problem. Saved me lots of money. Thanks again..

[@jaythemechanic4950]

No problem. Thank you for watching.

[@nativegruntsgaming]

2014 Ram 1500 3.6L Base model truck nothing fancy. Same issue, no power to my dash, key became stuck, then unstuck. Battery was fully charged so i began to think it was the ignition switch. Thankfully I found your video before i started to throw parts at it! It must have came unplugged when i set my E Brake since i push it to the floor hahaha. thanks man!

[@ronavatcher6231]

thanks for the video, ir was exactly the problem we had with a no crank, no start, key stuck in ignition

[@jaythemechanic4950]

Awesome!!! I'm glad it helped. Thank you for watching.

[@d.t.f1353]

Hi thanks for this video, what's the model of your solus edge scan?

[@stephenbaydak1332]

Jay I want to say thank you for doing this video. I had major freak out moment and though it was all of my electrical that went down south, spent 3 hours on KZbin trying to figure out what the problem was. But after watching your video I remembered kicking something with my foot. And what do you know, I connected the latches and truck started up like new. Thank you again for the video.

[@jaythemechanic4950]

Glad it helped

[@davidmiddleton436]

YOU TUBE HERO!!! MY man!!! You just saved me from a dealer bill!! Put your shop info online and I will send some coin your way for the heads up. And EVERYONE THIS MAN HAS SAVED SHOULD DO THE SAME! THANK YOU!! This was the original purpose of KZbin not them mounds of nonsense it had become

[@jaythemechanic4950]

Awesome. There is now a “thanks” button. Appreciate the support.

[@bj12131]

Thank you for this just saved me money and time little slow at getting to the point but awesome troubleshooting u the man

[@jaythemechanic4950]

You're welcome!

[@catgray1]

We had a similar, intermittent problem with our 2017 Ram 2500, but we don't have that same white plug. My husband did discovered the the ground that connects to the body had some rust on the washer to body area. He scraped it off clean, and so far, no more problem.

[@ernesttalamantez6286]

Thank you this worked for my truck

[@timmyjurich8318]

Thankyou.. I’m having similar problems.. but for me it’s not the harness. But my 2017 same engine dodge ram (3.6 V6) is having same issue. I liked your video. Thanks

[@stephenboyd4891]

You a fucking life saver. I put floor mat in the front and I guess it hit the plug. I pulled every fuse in the truck and checked grounds. I even took disconnected all accessories I added and nothing. Then I watch this video and boom that was the problem. Thanks again boss. 🤦‍♂️

[@davidkarban2595]

Your the man bro just saved my ass thank you so much god bless Canada

[@jaythemechanic4950]

I'm glad it helped you. Thank you for watching.

[@robrandall7244]

Thank you for your time, and expertise. My problem is different, but I learned a lot.

[@jaythemechanic4950]

Thank you for watching.

[@christianeddy1908]

Your video helped me fix my ram thanks

[@jaythemechanic4950]

awesome!!!!

[@OneTrueFather]

Thanks Bro. This saved me some money for real.

[@jaythemechanic4950]

No problem. Thank you for watching.

[@rollinrock2699]

Fell asleep on the drivers seat and accidentally disconnected it with my feet. I was stranded in Michigan yesterday. From 5am to 4pm with no heat. Saved me a couple of hundred.

[@kuytimriavez137]

Hey jay I tried this and the truck fired right up. Thank you kindly sir

[@crabsuegen902]

Bro you are the goat my guy

[@jaythemechanic4950]

Thanks for the compliment. But, for sure I am no where near the GOAT. We are always learning, even the GOAT : )

[@crysstoll1191]

Answer at 18:32

[@Justinmikell]

Thank you lol

[@LeoNorth-gs6wh]

You just saved me man thank you

[@jaythemechanic4950]

No problem 👍 Thank you for watching.

[@kylebrown7728]

Man you saved my ass. Thank you 🙏

[@jaythemechanic4950]

No problem bro. Thanks for watching.

[@frankyv5999]

Jay good vid,but i wish you would have checked powers and grounds to the WIN..i have one and it has everything and have same problem nevertheless good job

[@christopher12336]

Check to make sure your battery terminals are tight seems obvious but

[@ryanbottoms4923]

Helped me fix my 2014 ram

[@jaythemechanic4950]

Great!!! XRP ADA VET to the MOOOOON. LOL

[@dirty2110]

My dodge starts as soon as I put it in drive it died no power nothing key stuck, finally got key out tried jumping checking everything nothing happens, took a break from it came back hr or so later it has power started up I checked the plug you stated in your video it was good so I’m confused why would it start die soon as put it in gear try everything to get it going nothing then just out of blue it starts and had power

[@davecpgh]

Same issue I'm having but I don't have that harness there. 2010 Ram 1500

[@barry009]

Great video and diagnostic process. I wish you were in my city to do a similar trace on my Ram. My battery keeps going dead. My mechanic couldn’t find a drain said it’s likely a short cell in my battery. Put a new battery in, same problem 3 days later. I’ve been pulling the master fuse when not driving it but it went dead again. I did notice last week when shovelling snow that my puddle lights on the bottom of the mirrors were glowing (dim enough that I couldn’t see unless right up close) this is with the light switch in the off position. Any suggestions on where to look for that problem? Thanks

[@tannermorrow7301]

You ever find the solution to this problem?

[@barry009]

No, not yet. I’m waiting for spring to do more testing.

[@jacobgomez2682]

@@barry009 what voltage running and loaded do you have?

[@barry009]

@@jacobgomez2682 when its running it’s just around 14.3 v. Depends on how long it’s been after I shut the truck off when I test (it’s still around 13v an hour or so). I usually discount the neg cable at the end of the day. When I reconnect it it arc’s. I put a clamp meter on it and it read 2.87 amps, but dropped pretty quick; after 15 minutes (I hadn’t unlocked the truck - just lifter the hood, to avoid waking it up.) it was jumping around from 0.00 to 0.09 and all variations between. I’m going to try again tho b/c I had hung the clamp on the neg cable while I pulled fuses, but after reading the instructions for the meter I see the wire is to run through the centre of the clamp on the meter. Waiting for nicer weather. 🥶

[@williamfry6087]

Still good information. thanks

[@christopherheskey5403]

Hey I’m trying to work on a 15 ram 3.0 diesel. Put new battery in still no power. It’s a push button start. It was ran out of fuel. Trying to repair for the kid. Please help

[@chemicals9820]

Sorry whats Its the problem?? Sensor transmisión?

[@adampakula4285]

I have power inside the cabin and everything lights up when turning the key, but not even a starter click nor engine turning. 2013 ram 1500

[@leroyjetson2329]

Have I change out the ignition switch, but I have to get it reprogrammed to the key fob?

[@jaythemechanic4950]

Yes. After changing the ignition switch you have to reprogram. You don't have to go to the dealer. You can call a locksmith and they can come to you.

[@FernandoPerez-gs6bs]

My father has a 2015 ram. It's crazy because to the smallest detail of the (p r n d). Lights only working, to the key being stuck. It's 2 in the morning,. First light I'm checking out the possibility of having the same issue with the connection. It's a very possible scenario. On occasion I drive the truck as well as my other brothers. I have what some people call "crazy feet.". And problem happened when I was driving the truck moving some furniture. We believe it's alternator but if it is a plug connection. wow. I will get back with you later on today and tune you in on what I see under the dash. -

[@jaythemechanic4950]

any details? did the video help you? is there any advice I can give you?

[@rossmcquitty7371]

Thanks!

[@rossmcquitty7371]

Now I know where to look time to retrieve the truck thanks Vancouver Island, qualicum Beach

[@jaythemechanic4950]

Thank you very much. Greatly appreciated.

[@hbha2445]

You saved me a bunch of $

[@jaythemechanic4950]

Awesome. Thanks for watching.

[@mikedoss9777]

Good video,a little longwinded but thank you!🙏🏻

[@jaythemechanic4950]

I just wanted to show my dog Max (RIP) :)

[@devonreece9675]

Nice

[@tnyborg662]

After 2 weeks of my husband trying to fix it and then 2 hours of a mobile mechanic trying to diagnose and fix it (he told me it must be the BCM & we'd have to have it towed to the dealership to replace it), I watched this video and fixed it myself in less than 2 minutes. Thank you!

[@jaythemechanic4950]

That is amazing. That is why I made this video because it seems like a very common issue. Thank you for watching. Please consider supporting my channel by subscribing. I have new content coming soon!

[@davidrosenbaum9757]

Did you ever find out what the extra wire running from the node to the battery was for?

[@xrushlovestopk3707]

It was in a prior accident 😂😎

[@charaysuarezpimienta5328]

Aweersoome

[@jaythemechanic4950]

Thank you for watching.

[@DanielMorales-lo7is]

Yea I got

[@michaelcarron3418]

Jay, better check the gas gauge it's close to empty.

[@jaythemechanic4950]

Yes. After the fix I drove it over to the gas station.

[@shawnponthieux]

Having this issue but it won't shift

[@alexquintana90]

HAS ANYONE HAS AN IGNITION OR ACCESSORY ON AND YOUR ECODIESEL WON'T CRANK!! I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE ANY ADVICE!!!

[@joethomper4163]

What about the black wire is it still connected?

[@jaythemechanic4950]

Yes, it is still connected.

[@isaactravisiii2761]

I have the same problem but thought it was key fob/win module got a new one changed it didn’t do anything so I tried TCM that didn’t work now dealership saying it’s my rack and pinion I just want my truck back running someone anybody help please

[@jaythemechanic4950]

Rack and pinion??? I don't think so!!

[@jburch1986]

My 2019 ram 1500 classic would not start today I had power but it wouldn’t crank and the bed light kept turning on

[@jaythemechanic4950]

**** From the 17:00 - 17:34 there is a copyright claim because of the song playing on the radio. It might be muted.

[@roysanford5157]

Hi jay my buddies ram was sitting for two weeks and he called me so I researched and your video cam up and you were correct he had kicked that plug and it wasn’t even connected thanks you and good job

[@jaythemechanic4950]

@@roysanford5157 Awesome. I'm glad it helped you and your friend. Merry Christmas and happy new year.

[@jeffhillman3307]

my dash lights up but won't turn over

[@jaythemechanic4950]

Check battery. Starter. Fuses/relays.

[@pauld61584]

A 10 min video turned into uh 32 min uh video

[@descolabandz8855]

did it' help???

[@fabianvazquez196]

I’m still having problems that wasn’t the fix for me

[@jetsblitz]

I'm having the same problem and this didnt work, what did your issue end up being?

[@TheBigahmad09]

I have same issue no power to dash or radio. I checked all fuses, replaced the bcm, pcm, and the engine fuse box you can call it the tipm, still no power to dash. My las resort is replacing the ignition switch and go from there. It all started when I was doing some body work to the truck and I left the ground cable unbolted from fender rail on right side near the firewall. Went to crank it and it would turn half a turn then stops tried it few times then brought my scanner I cleared the codes went to try it again this when I cranked little longer after that I tried it again it complete turned off as if someone unplugged the power source. The headlight switch works just not the dash. I need please.

[@bj12131]

@@TheBigahmad09 check the wires off of the OBD2 had the same problem and that was my issue

[@vincedominguez1210]

I have a dog named max that loves attention too lol

[@JackHowell68]

@@TheBigahmad09 did you ever figure out the problem?

[@Robert-cc4go]

So what’s the easy fix?

[@jaythemechanic4950]

watch towards the end of the video. A plug under the dash can be kicked out of place.

[@tthomestead2763]

@@jaythemechanic4950 if that's the problem can it cause intermittent issues till it quits completely? Mine gets lights and power but it won't start. Sometimes it will but other times it won't.

[@jaythemechanic4950]

@@tthomestead2763 yes it can, the connection will make contact sometimes and not at other times.

[@markrushing23]

Why in the hell people still calling these trucks a ( dodge ) ram. Its RAM. RAM is their own. Since fiat bought Chrysler/dodge, ram went there way. Daimler sold out to fiat. Ram is their own separate way. Still utilizing parts under the Chrysler trademark, but not dodge.

[@brainwashed7244]

1% have this issue so from 1 to 100 this video gets a 1

[@jaythemechanic4950]

Thank you for watching my video. Can you please make a video of the other possible issues? You seem to have a lot of knowledge on this topic. If you could take the time out of your schedule and make a video discussing the other possible situations that owners of this vehicle may have, that would be greatly appreciated. That way we can cover all 100% of this issue. Thank you in advance.

[@mikeburdi3464]

I would be interested to see you post even just 5 possible other causes. That would be great and very helpful to everyone else waiting also.

[@jaime23171]

He's milking the video just hurry up geez

[@markrushing23]

So you jeep owners that laughing at dodge ram, remember your driving a Chrysler dodge jeep..... owned by fiat. Ram and jeep isn't owned by the same company anymore.

[@jaythemechanic4950]

LOL.

[@tompohl4953]

This problem is bullsit fukin ram trucks

[@jaythemechanic4950]

Yes. The location of this plug is ridiculous.

[@avocadokings603]

How do I private message you, thanks

[@dirty2110]

My dodge starts as soon as I put it in drive it died no power nothing key stuck, finally got key out tried jumping checking everything nothing happens, took a break from it came back hr or so later it has power started up I checked the plug you stated in your video it was good so I’m confused why would it start die soon as put it in gear try everything to get it going nothing then just out of blue it starts and had power