Stopped running while idling will not start

Tiny
JAMES JOHN JONES
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  • 2003 DODGE RAM
  • 5.9L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 209,000 MILES
I was sitting on my truck in a parking lot and my truck stopped running. The voltage gauge is just above the left side black graph. When I turn the ignition to start it will turn over after a slight start, and then just crank without starting. Sometimes when I turn the ignition to start it will just click once without starting.
Saturday, June 8th, 2019 AT 7:40 AM

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Tiny
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Hi James,

When it does this, are you able to hook up jumper cables and get it to start? It sounds like the battery is weak because that is what the voltage gauge and hard starting are indicating.

You can get the battery load testing by most parts stores free of charge. I would suggest starting there.

Let me know if you need more assistance.
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Saturday, June 8th, 2019 AT 11:39 AM

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