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2005 DODGE RAM 2500

5.9L I6 Cummins Diesel4WDAUTOMATICdieselturbo
9 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor499Torque3672Fluid9DTC683Battery0Maintenance0Recalls9
P0616moderate severityPowertrain

Starter Motor Relay Circuit Low

on 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L I6 Cummins Diesel · 4WD

What this code means

Low voltage in starter relay circuit.

Symptoms

  • No crank
  • Weak cranking

Common causes

  • Weak battery
  • Corroded connection
  • Wiring issue

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test voltage at relay
  2. Check connections
  3. Test battery

Repair notes

Repair wiring or replace relay.

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