Dodge Ram Cranks But Wont Start Quick Test and Fuel Pump Replacement 

Thanks for the video! 👍 You’re a great mechanic. All the best success in your business and your channel.

Great video! I was stuck away from home, and I spent a couple of hours trying to get my truck started. I came across your video, and after I pounded on the tank, it fired right up. I am going to attempt replacing my fuel pump.

Dude! Holy Sh!t... Bang on the gas tank... freakin genius life saving advice - no one i know has ever heard of...Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!. Fix it Phillip Indeed.

Thank you! I was stranded for over 4 hours and your video helped me get my truck started. Thank you!!

This video saved me. I had to go to work and I wailed on the tank, got me to work, then I could call the tow to get it towed while at work.

Smacking the tank did the trick for me! Saved me a trip to my mechanic! Thanks a ton!

Thank you you save my life! My truck was doing the same and I hit the fuel pump and it started and I was able to take it to my mechanic , God bless you!

So a big thank you for the bang on the fuel tank tip! When it's -12c (10f for the Americans) outside getting the truck in the shop is a must. Went from not starting to being able to back it into the warm shop to get the tank out and pump swapped. My fuel line from the pump didn't want to unhook easily, so I just cut the old pump connection off and removed the piece from the line afterwards. Much simpler than fighting with a seized connector. Thanks again for the great video!

I appreciate guys like you who post videos like this. Big help with my ‘04 Ram. Thanks again!!

I figured this out on my own, but its nice to see someone have the exact same problem. This way i know im not guessing. My only suggestion taking the bed (for me) off was easier.

I can't believe i just punched my truck and made it to my appointment on time, you sure earned this like and subscribe!

I have a 2005-Ram 1500. I'm about to do the exact same thing because I followed through with all of your checks and discovered that it did start for a few seconds after I banged on the bottom of the tank so it is indeed the fuel pump and I'm about to change it myself!! $120 well spent! Thank you with this information because I would not know what to do otherwise. Steven P Williams Gold Bar Washington

Fuel pump just went on my 08' 5.7, great video Phil! Clear, simple, good video quality and big respect for bare handing it all. I subscribed and liked the vid, good stuff man and much appreciated. Side note, no disrespect to wrench turners that wear gloves. I usually wear them myself but when my dad (RIP) use to wrench on his truck in the driveway I never saw gloves, lol. Thanks again for the video.

Great video! The bang on the gas tank trick helped me diagnose it right away. Before doing anything else, I hit it a couple of times like the video and it started right up! I had to unbolt the bed and block it up a foot high in order to get enough access room to remove the fuel lines and electrical connection. Then still couldn't get the locking collar off until I dropped the tank completely down and pulled it out to get to wail on it with a hammer. Took me the better part of the weekend, but succeeded. $75 total cost instead of $1000 I've paid to have it done to a couple of other vehicles in the past. Thanks for your help!

Just changed my fuel pump on the same truck with the help of this video. Thank you for posting this video! You make it look easy

Make sure you blow all the crap off before pulling the old pump. Once the locking ring is off you see in his video that the fuel pump is still seated down, so take advantage of that and clean everything you can do you lessen the chance of dropping garbage in to your fuel pump.

Just found this vid. Thanks so much for posting. 08, 1500 5.7, I thought the TIPM was not working but did some testing of the fuel pump circuit and found it to be a bad pump. Your vid saved me a TON of money and kept me from replacing a very expensive part that turned out to still be good. Keep up the good work.

Exactly my problem. Did all these things and fired right up when I was done. Thanks for the video and the tips. 👍😁

Just wanted to thank you so much for this video! I have a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 and everything looks identical to yours. Did the diagnosis steps you mentioned and when the truck sort of started and sputtered a bit after hitting the bottom of gas tank, we knew it was the fuel pump. Bought a used transmission jack off craigslist to use for this and we went through the whole process occasionally referencing your video again at times. End result, truck runs great again now and you saved us a TON of money. Thank you so much! You're a great mechanic!

I thought he saved my life. The truck started running but it was only for a minute. But it was enough for me to pay $239 for a towing. He is right, this is how you diagnose and solve but it might not give you enough time to drive. It was my first signal for the issue. If you have a problem with your fuel pump, just replace it before you drive

You have a great channel. I have watched several of your videos now. Give it time and don't give up. You will get up there in subscribers.

Awesome video! I was having the hardest time diagnosing my crank-no start issue and this video solved it for me. I banged on the bottom of my fuel tank while my wife turned the key to "on" and I could finally hear the fuel pump trying to work. Replaced the fuel pump and the issue is fixed. Thank you!!

Excellent video for testing for fuel pump failure and replacement.

Thanks for the video! Simple and easy to follow= Helped me in diagnosing my bad fuel pump

Great video! I knew my fuel pump was bad on my 03 Ram, but your how-to video was definitely the best I've seen. Changed mine out yesterday and took maybe an hour and referred to your video. I dropped my whole tank just to make changing it easier. My truck has over 300,000 miles on it and this is the first fuel pump I've had to change. Lol

this is one thee best fix tutorial videos i have seen.

You sure made that looks easy. Great job!

Great vid.. Had my truck shut down instantly. My first thought was, ah man it's gotta be my timing belt. But then again, diag with brake cleaner, Walla, diag showed me that it has to be the fuel pump. Unfortunately, gotta do the job without a lift. But got the general idea. Thank you much.

Very well done - BRAVO!!! Better than any textbook!!👍😇👍

Great job and video, you forgot to mention that your tank will always be full when dropping it.

Nice, simple, to the point, well done brother :)

thank you my friend, now I know it's my fuel pump on my 2004 Durango, I'm gonna create my own access point underneath the back seats seeing that the manufacturer forgot to do it, and being I don't trust part makers much these days, if I ever have to do it again, I'll have a spare on hand and easy access, I'm thinking I'll record doing it, I'm gonna try and do it nice and clean, thanks again.

Thank you man! My friend was stranded and we banged on the fuel tank while he was cranking it and it worked, the truck started! Thanks for the tip!

Very nice video! 8:06 (Blow off top of tank again, after removing the retainer ring, *before you remove the fuel pump.)

Great step by step video, thank you!

Thanks your video got my truck running !

My 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 same issue, crank no start, no check engine light or codes stored. I did exactly what you suggested in video...checked fuel pump fuse, fuel pump relay and then rubber mallet to the fuel tank a few times. Badda Bing Phillip, your awesome! I started the truck right up! Thank you so much...

Thanks for the advice ❤. Got my friend’s truck running… it had been sitting for a bit.

Great video man!! Super helpful tips and tricks.

Thank you for the educational video it was very detailed starting from point A to point B. I like that you showed us where to locate the parts we are going to be working with and the names of the parts like a lock ring, fuel pump, etc. I went ahead and subscribed. Thank you!!

That was great video from start to finish. Thank you.

Great video and explanation on how to fix.

Thank you for this awesome video, saved me some money.

I banged on my pump it started for a min then died again I Tried banging on it again and it wouldn’t start at all thanks for the tips looks like I’m changing a pump today

Thank You So So Much for this video....... I have searched numerous videos on RU-vid and Google to trouble shoot the issue with my 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 with no luck. I ran across your video and followed your directions on tracking down the issue. I never though about spraying starter fluid into the carburetor to see if it cranked. Once I did that it cranked for a second, I took a rubber mallet and bumped the gas tank, it cranked right up. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You Fix It Phillip. I have subscribed to your RU-vid channel now and following you...............

Nice work, beautiful video 🙌🏼 keep it up

Best video so far; very helpful!

Dang dude, i was legit stranded, the banging on the tank to wake up the pump helped, looks like im changing a fuel pump

By the help of God and then your video i was able to start the truck. I believe the issue with mine was i had left it empty on gas and when i added gas it got some air inn so the pump couldn’t pump enough gas to start the engine. I bled the air out and hit the tank just like you did and it started up. Thanks man

Thanks for this video you helped me!! May GOD continue blessing you 🙏

Thanks excellent video and explanation on how to fix the problem, blessings & Happy Holidays to you & yours, take care. from Joey

Thanks for the video simple and too the point

Unfortunately I came across this video after I was finished troubleshooting the truck not starting...(1999 Dodge Dakota; 5.2L)... I probably watched 10 to 15 videos while trying to figure out what was wrong and none of them were as good as this one... After I realized that I was not hearing the fuel pump, when I turned the key, I went through all my the steps to find out why...I didn't have much for tools (of course it happened away from home), all I had was a multi-meter... Anyway, every once in a while, when I'd turn the key, I would hear the pump...I traced the failure to the tank...I dropped the tank; not easy with two bottle jacks, a small piece of plywood, and, of course, half a tank of gas... After I got the pump out I was checking the connectors inside the tank and found that the top connector looked a bit gummed up...on one of the videos I had watched the guy said that the little pin connectors could get fouled and lose contact...so I cleaned the connector best I could, crawled under the truck and plugged the pump back in...crawled back out, and turned the key; I heard the pump start up, so I figured I'd found the problem...I tested the pump a couple more times and it continued to work, so I put it back in the tank and slid the tank back under the truck (I'm glad I had a handyman jack to lift the driver side up enough to slide the tank out from under and then back under the truck...and I did empty the tank when I got it out)...I positioned the tank so I could reconnect everything, and before mounting the tank, I turned the key to make sure the pump was still running...I pushed the tank back up into place, put the straps on and put the nuts on just enough to hold the straps in place...again, I turned the key to make sure the pump was still running...I heard the whirr of the pump so I crawled under the truck and tightened the nuts...crawled back out and poured five gallons of fuel into the tank, tried to start the truck, and nothing, no whirring from the fuel pump...still convinced it was a wiring problem, I crawled back under and started tapping on the connector on the top of the tank with my baby crescent...nothing...frustrated, I pounded my fist on the bottom of the tank and, you guessed it, the pump began to whirr...I crawled out from under the truck, turned the key to engage the starter, and it fired right up... I left it running while I gathered up the tools; before I could get everything put away the engine started to sputter and cough...I jumped in the truck and pushed down on the pedal; the engine back-fired a couple times so I took my foot off...I jumped under the truck and pounded on the tank again and right away the engine started purring... I headed towards home praying that I would make it the 30 miles or so...the engine would run fine for a bit but then lose power, spitting and sputtering...after stopping a few times to jump out and pound on the bottom of the tank I decided I'd try rocking the truck...I turned the steering wheel, sharply, back and forth a few times...the engine straightened up, and regained power, and I didn't have any trouble with it after that... I wasn't sure what I was going to do, until after I watched your video; I am ordering a new fuel pump.. Great video, wish I'd seen it first, it would have saved me a lot of trouble and time...would have saved my hands too; all those heat shields under there have some pretty sharp edges...all I had to take the straps off with was a 15 mm box wrench...

Thank you very much buddy you got me home for the top cap on the gas tank you're the man buddy thank you so much

Thanks man . I climb underneath an punch 👊 that tank twice . An turned right over. ✅

Great video. Thanks!

Great vid Phillip! Subscribed!.

Awesome idea man didn't know I could do it without taking box off lol which is what I ended up doing but bow I know

Phillip: *Bangs on tank* Fuel Pump: WHO DARES DISTURB MY SLUMBER.....

Great video my friend! Thanks for posting.

Yea smacking the gas tank actually let me get to work. Thanks man Edit: Nevermind she died again lol

Very Helpful!

Thanks for your videos I have the same problem in a ram 1500 2003 you think it may be the gas pump and I changed the crank sensor and it still continues with the same problem

Most Excellent video. Thanks

I just had my 04 Ram towed home..it would start for only a few seconds then die...Hope this great info works for me as I attempt to fix it this weekend..!!

After replacing the fuel pump I can feel the difference in the pedal, not sure if that’s related or not. But I still have the non start issue. I noticed while changing out the pump that there was a kink in the fuel line next to the connector, perhaps that is the problem. However when I looked at the fuse box there is a battery draw which comes from slot M7 and goes to slot M25 for the fuel dsl lift pump. Not sure why or if that is a problem.

Helped me today thanks!!!

Fixed my truck because of the video thank.

Thank you so much you helped me a bunch

I think my fuel pump is gone. Going to try banging the tank to see if I can get one start, thank you!

Good work and solid video! 👌

I just smacked my dads fuel tank and now it works. Absolutely great.😂

Love you bro. Thank you

Have a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 changed the fuel pump, battery, starter, starter relay, ASR and still won't stay running ?

I owe ya, bangin on the fuel tank did the trick 😂

Great video!

I replaced my fuel pump about an year ago on my 08 1500. Same thing as your video is happening to my truck. Crank but won’t start. I was fixing around some wires the other day. Can this be a electric issue or is it just the fuel pump bad again?

Started. Thanks . I don t want to change it but I know I have to.

Thank you, very good

Great video, thks.

Good job amigo

excellent video and very helpful. Where can I buy a fuel pump for a (2004 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT 5.7L Hemi V8. 4x2?)

I did exactly what he did and bang on it in the pinch and it worked like a charm!!

Great video 👍🏽👍🏽

The solution can be the plugin that takes the power from the battery to the fuel pump. Just wiggle the cables around so that the plug clicks and it will start right away. Do no change fuel pump before trying this. I just got mine fixed by doing that. Mine would crank but it would not start. When the fuel pump dies, the truck will shut down even if running. Let me know if this helps and I can be more detailed

What if I’m getting fuel but no spark?

The module next to the fuel pump assembly, what exactly is that with 3 different lines going into it and could this be a potential problem for the truck not turning over

This right here is a savor I just did the exact thing on a 2010 dodge ram truck and after hitting on the fuel pump it cranked right up, but wouldn't start earlier before I had watch this

Great detail on the video My 2000 dodge 1500 stalls out on the road and when I try to restart my gauges don't come up then all sudden the gauges come up and the truck starts and then does it again shortly after any tips on what it might be thank you in advance

Good afternoon, what a problem is in a 2004 durango it only starts but does not turn on,I already changed the crankshaft sensor and now it does not turn on, it only starts,I changed the sensor on Saturday and yesterday I used it and everything was fine and today I was going to use it and it didn't turn on

@fixitphillip I have the same exact problem on my 07 dodge ram 3.7. I replaced spark plugs, coils and the fuel pump as well. And still the same exact thing...please help

@FixItPhillip what specific *OBD2 Diagnostic Smart Tablet* are you using at 02:16? Looking into getting the Innova Tablet 7111, but want to see other options before pulling trigger on investment.

what kind fuel pump brand do you usually used on rams 1500?

Nice video sir,I have a problem with a dodge durango 2007 4.7 I was trying to help a friend cause the a/c compressor don't engage so I moved a clutch relay from one place to another and now the truck dont crank at all,now I don't know what to do, a new subscriber here.

Me thinking my to truck has bad plugs but my pump just ain't on but snapped a plug in half so I have to find a way to get it out.

Real quick test if you have a scanner but for the home mechanic have a friend turn the key so you can listen for the pump underneath. I can actually hear mine though from the cab

Many Thanks, Phillip! \,,/ just as a joke... Your Mom wasn't a huge Beatles Fan in the '60s was she?? :D a little Ringo Star humor. :D Thanks again, Mate!

good shit man thank you

I replaced my pump, ran well for 3 weeks. After a 3 hour trip check engine turned on and gave me a fuel sensor issue running high. And than the fuel gauge wouldnt ready for a few minutes. Is it a faulty pump or fuel pump relay issue. 2010 4.7 1500

@7:34 I went to put my safety glasses down hahahaha