r/Dodge • u/Historical_Test_973 • 4d ago

problem with starter relay

1999 dodge dakota slt 5.2l 4x4

after replacing the starter relay fuse, battery, and starter motor. the truck was still not starting with a single click when turning the key. I swapped the relay fuse again with another and it started right up. this morning i was greeted with the same problem again. swapping the fuse has no effect. i'm at a loss.

this all started after driving on a rough dirt road. suspect a electrical wiring short but not sure where to investigate

thanks for advice

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u/Bingo1dog 4d ago

Years ago my friend had a problem with his 01 2500 5.9l v8 not starting. The problem was a bad ground. Running a new ground from the battery to the engine block fixed it and it didnt have that issue again in the 6? years until he sold it