Sounds like this -
http://www.dakota-truck.net/faq/Electronics/gen2_stalling.html
Tom wrote:
> I've got a 95 Dak 3.9 5-speed, 2WD and I've been having a problem
> throughout the last few months with the engine shutting down
> unexpectedly while driving. I still have electrical power, but the
> engine quits, will turn over, but won't restart. I'm getting a DTC #12
> (lost power to the PCM), and if I get out, pop the hood and smack the
> PCM connector it fires right back up (no kidding) and runs great until
> it decides to shut down again (sometimes 5 more times that day,
> sometimes not for a month).
> Here's what I've done so far: Pulled apart the connector and
> checked all the pins (good). Found good voltage on the hot and switched
> pins (3 & 32) on the connector. Found good grounds on the connector
> (pins 11 & 12). All fuses and breakers are good. Continuity is good on
> all power and gound wiring concerning the PCM. I removed the PCM and
> checked the pins on the PCM itself , continuity was good on all pins
> through to the back of the circuit board.
>
> I'm thinking it may be time for a new PCM, but I really don't want
> to spend 50 bucks to have the dealer tell me that, and all my money went
> to tuition this semester so I'd rather not replace the PCM if I don't
> have to. If anybody has any advice or suggestions or has seen this
> before, please email me off-list.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Tom
> mecheng2b@home.com
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