was driving my truck on the freeway and it just shut down what is my problem
2006-08-10 13:08:40 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Dodge
A very common problem on Dakotas' of this vintage is the computer loosing battery voltage due to wire corrosion. On the driver's side fender-well, right near the Relay box, CAREFULLY open the main wiring harness. If I'm correct, you'll find a RED wire with a WHITE stripe that has a splice that will be badly corroded (lots of green stuff). You'll need to remove all the corroded wire and replace it with a similar sized (or larger) wire, SOLDER the connection, and preferably use heat-shrink tubing to weather-proof your new connection. Hopefully, this will cure your problem! Good Luck, HTH!!!
2006-08-11 08:48:37 · answer #1 · answered by lugnutz59 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The computer receives a signal from 15 sensors, when it loses the signal to one it will shut down the fuel pump. Usually this is because of a broken wire in the harness. One way to tell if it is the fuel pump. Take the electrical connector from the fuel tank. With a test light inserted into the connector, get someone to turn on the ignition. The test light should light up for 1 to 2 seconds. This is normal, your computer is cycling. Then get someone to crank the engine, the test light should light all the time while the engine is cranking. If so, the fuel pump is in need of replace. If not, you have a bad sensor or most probably a broken wire. If the latter, have it scanned.
2006-08-12 12:41:24 · answer #2 · answered by clowdy4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the following steps might want to take position contained in the first 60 seconds of the ignition change being became ON or commence position. a million. turn the ignition change to the OFF postion and buckle the drivers seatbelt. do no longer commence the engine or press the vacation reset button. 2. turn the ignition change to the on position and watch for the seat belt caution mild to pass off. 3.unbuckle then rebuckle the drivers seat belt 3 cases interior 10 seconds, ending with the seat belt buckled. A chime will sound immediatley. Congratulations!!! the belt reminder has been became off!!!
2016-11-29 21:18:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the wires leading to the computer wore out just like it happenend on mine. You may be able to open the hood and move it around a bit to get it going, but you'll probably need to replace the computer and all the connections. Cost me a grand.
2006-08-11 09:54:02 · answer #4 · answered by btpduc748 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well dont know the priors but it could be as easy as an ignition problem to as bad as a bad motor. check the simple stuff, is the battery good, then check for fuel, then check for spark, if all that is ok then you need to dig in deeper, a engine size would help here
2006-08-10 13:29:11 · answer #5 · answered by Christian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First check fuel pump. Then look into ignition system. If it restarts after siting for a few minutes you may just need a fuel filter.
2006-08-10 16:52:26 · answer #6 · answered by wzzrd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check fuel pressure, sounds like a fuel pump.
2006-08-11 05:09:44 · answer #7 · answered by wetnwildff 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
may be time to get a new truck it like 15 years old
2006-08-10 14:25:37 · answer #8 · answered by B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might have gotten something that is jamming up your fuel filter or line if it just died on you..... you might have a bad battery, or a bad connection on the battery..... but if you have lights when you open the door or something its not a battery problem... i would check your fuel lines before you do anything
2006-08-11 03:16:25 · answer #9 · answered by halo2masterof2004 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check for fuel ,fire and air flow from the breather then get back to me and we will go from there .
2006-08-10 13:29:48 · answer #10 · answered by les 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋