I'm still on the original. When it fails I'll move straight to an Optima.
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Jim Miller
Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2001 9:53 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: battery failure, TSB?
I have replaced the battery twice already on my 99 R/T. the dealer paid
for the first one. My wifes 96 Cougar is still on its factory battery!
What Gives?????????
"J. Courtenay Brandon" wrote:
> In the last two days, my truck has begun exhibiting
> some strange starting problems: Slow to crank, or
> cranks fine but won't fire, or starts but won't hold
> an idle for a few minutes. Once running everything
> works fine. Idles smooth at about 600 rpm; no other
> problems.
>
> Before starting it this morning, I put a voltmeter
> across the battery terminals and only got 9.5 volts.
> But I was able to start the truck and then got 14
> volts across the battery terminals with the cables
> connected. The voltmeter on the instrument panel takes
> a minute or two to come up to 14 volts but it stays
> there just fine.
>
> I was talking with a Durango driver today who said
> early battery failure is a known problem and there's a
> TSB on it.
>
> Anybody know anything about this? The truck is a 2000
> 4.7L with the heavy duty electrical system. If there
> is a TSB, will the dealer replace a battery that's
> less than two years old, even if the truck is out of
> warranty?
>
> Any help greatly appreciated.
>
> thanks,
>
> -J.
>
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