1998 Dodge Ram Truck won't start

1998 DODGE RAM
140 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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JTRCY
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Hello,

I had a dead battery, so I tried to charge it with the 225amp jump starting setting on my battery charger. No go, so I just put in a new battery.

Since then, I have not been able to start my truck. Never had any problems before with starting. switched around the relays and checked all the fuses. Went ahead and changed the Fuel pump cause I had been getting some incorrect fuel level readings. I even got a new computer box as someone said it might be that. Still no start - it'll turn over, but won't start.

The only other symptom I'm noticing is that with the key on, the gauges are not registering any information like fuel level, battery voltage, temp/oil pressure.

I'm thinking I fried something trying to jump it with the 225amp jump, but not sure where to look.

Thanks,

Julian
Jan 21, 2008 at 5:03 PM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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when you turn your key on does your check engine light come on? can you check if it has spark. try spraying starter fluid in throttle body, only if you have spark. check back with us.
Jan 21, 2008 at 6:38 PM
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