The reason it didn't start right away is due to voltage fluctuation. The
PCM will not allow the fuel pump to operate is there isn't nominal voltage
from the battery.....so before it goes I would suggest you go...and buy a
new battery.
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@dakota-truck.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net]On Behalf Of Mallett, Donald
B
Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2002 4:01 PM
To: 'DML'
Subject: DML: RE: Dead battery woes
I think my OEM battery with almost 33K on it giving me a hint here. Day
before yesterday when starting up it took a few try's before it started up.
The battery turned over the eng. but did not fire it up. After it did start
up the voltage was low for a few minutes then came up to 14v. as it always
is. I've been keeping a eye on it and the voltage is low when starting it up
after it's been sitting for a few hours. I guess its time to test out the
old warranty?
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Don Mallett
Y2K QC 4.7L Auto SLT+
http://Geocities.com/maldbnsf/
http://www.dakota-truck.net/profiles/dakota/QwkvWz@DAJFf6/profile.htm
*--"I'm the odd job man, I can't do what I want, So I do what I can"-*
Harry Chapin
- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net]On Behalf Of
Quiktruk99@aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2002 6:50 AM
To: aol@dakota-truck.net
Subject: DML: Dead battery woes
Boy, when the OE battery dies, it gives no warning signs at all! Got in the
truck last night and turned the key: nothing. Just a clicking from behind
the
glove box somewhere. Absolutely no indication prior to this that the battery
had any problems, little green thingy was ok on the battery, ammeter was
straight up, lights were bright. Went to K-Mart & got a 24F for $48, slapped
it in & vroom! All this on my birthday.
Kevin / NJ
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