2003 DODGE RAM automatic transmission

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual open switch prevents the starter relay from being
energized and the starter motor from operating
unless the automatic transmission gear selector is in
the Neutral or Park positions.
When the starter r

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual Starting System Diagnosis
CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
STARTER ENGAGES,
SPINS OUT BEFORE
ENGINE STARTS.1. Starter ring gear faulty. 1. Refer to Starter Motor Removal and Installation.
Remove st

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual with automatic transmission, place gearshift selector
lever in Park position.
(4) Verify that all lamps and accessories are
turned off.
(5) To prevent a gasoline engine from starting,
remove Automatic

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (6) If equipped with dual battery system (certain
diesel equipped models), connect positive lead of volt-
meter to positive battery cable clamp on battery
located on left side of vehicle. Connect nega

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (4) Remove 1 bolt and 1 nut if equipped with a
manual transmission (Fig. 9).
(5) Remove 2 bolts if equipped with an automatic
transmission (Fig. 10).
(6) Move starter motor towards front of vehicle fa

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual (4) Move starter motor towards front of vehicle far
enough for nose of starter pinion housing to clear
housing. Always support starter motor during this
process. Do not let starter motor hang from wir

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual housing. Always support starter motor during this
process, do not let starter motor hang from wire har-
ness.
(8) Tilt nose downwards and lower starter motor
far enough to access and remove nut that s

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DODGE RAM 2003  Service Repair Manual STARTER MOTOR RELAY
DESCRIPTION
The starter relay is an electromechanical device
that switches battery current to the pull-in coil of the
starter solenoid when ignition switch is turned to
Start posit
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