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What does red dot on dash mean?

What does red dot on dash mean?

Hi: The red dot indicates the anti theft has been actuated.

Is there a problem with my 2012 Ram 1500?

No one has added a helpful site for this 2012 1500 problem yet. Be the first! Read reviews of repair shops in your area. Enter your zip code: OK – Another Chrysler TIPM victim here… The symptoms are: You can crank the car, but the engine won’t start or run. Or, you do manage to get the car started, but the engine dies almost immediately.

Why does my Dodge Ram 1500 not start?

Might break the plugs if the engine is hot, due to heat expansion. Check for clogged up catalytic converter. If the exhaust can’t get out it won’t start. Had this same problem. Wouldn’t start after replacing to many parts to list.

Is there a problem with the ignition switch on a Dodge Ram?

Seems to be an ongoing issue with the same defective ignition switch in these vehicles as the Ford, Honda, Acura, Lexus, Toyota, and Infinity that all use the same bad parts. Change the ignition switch and consider yourself lucky you didn’t get cheated by crooked dealerships and dishonest manufacturers. 58 people found this helpful.

What kind of engine does Dodge Ram 1500 have?

It’s a new truck I just got…

7L 77k miles on it. One time it did start but it basically backfired from the back of the engine and i saw smoke coming out of the intake pipe. Next week get it home. Same thing but no backfire or smoke.

No one has added a helpful site for this 2012 1500 problem yet. Be the first! Read reviews of repair shops in your area. Enter your zip code: OK – Another Chrysler TIPM victim here… The symptoms are: You can crank the car, but the engine won’t start or run. Or, you do manage to get the car started, but the engine dies almost immediately.

Might break the plugs if the engine is hot, due to heat expansion. Check for clogged up catalytic converter. If the exhaust can’t get out it won’t start. Had this same problem. Wouldn’t start after replacing to many parts to list.

When to replace lightning bolt on Dodge Ram?

As far as the lightning bolt, I had a throttle body issue on a Dodge Caliber, had to end up replacing it. Try cleaning the throttle body. Also check your battery. Failing batteries can cause problems with newer cars. I start watching them after 3 years, almost alway replace around 4. Good luck. Let us know how it goes.

Seems to be an ongoing issue with the same defective ignition switch in these vehicles as the Ford, Honda, Acura, Lexus, Toyota, and Infinity that all use the same bad parts. Change the ignition switch and consider yourself lucky you didn’t get cheated by crooked dealerships and dishonest manufacturers. 58 people found this helpful.

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