2001 Dodge Ram Starting

2001 DODGE RAM
105,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WHODATNC
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Truck wouldn't start. Tried to jump. It ran for a second or two then died. Jumped it again and the battery terminals started smoking. I Replaced 5 year old battery. It started right up. Have 12.7 on the new battery and 14.1 when it was running. Drove it home, started it a few more times just fine then after a few hours It won't do anything. Hear a faint clicking sounds when ignition key is turned. This problem just started out of the blue. There was never any weak start or starter / solenoid hang ups. Not sure where to go from here. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Aug 14, 2010 at 9:30 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I need you to check if there is a constant draw on the battery. Something may have shorted. Here are the directions for checking. Let me know what you find.

https://www.2carpros.com/first_things/why_is_my_car_battery_dead_over_night.htm

Joe
Aug 14, 2010 at 11:08 PM
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