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Posted on Aug 06, 2009

Will not start; Several interior lights also flash

My 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 would not start and seemed to initially make the soft clicking sounds I would normally associate with a low battery. The truck will still not start and there are several interior dash lights that flash – even without a key in the ignition: (1) security, (2) odometer, & (3) door ajar. With the door open the dome light also flashes. The lights flash about every second and emit a soft clicking sound each time they cycle.

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It is your battery. I just had this happen to me, had the battery checked and replaced.

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