I believe a bad ground somewhere, loose battery cables or a weak battery can
cause these symptoms. also bad connections to the pcm may cause this. Check
all electrical connections thoroughly
----- Original Message -----
From: "Susan Tucker" <sltucker1@earthlink.net>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 1:57 PM
Subject: DML: Questions about 1999. Will not start occasionally
>
> Howdy,
> My Dad's 1999 Dakota 5.2L V8 occasionally when hot will not start,
> fuel pump in tank will not operate, instrument panel gauges are
> inoperative, check engine light does not come on when the key is
> turned on. After approximately 15 seconds check engine light comes
> on electronic odometer changes indication from showing mileage and
> says "no bus". After letting the truck set over night with the
> battery disconnected, operations return to normal.
> Dealer says fault must be "in action", or happening at the time to
> analyze. How does he get it to fail at the dealer or shop? They say
> they can't do anything unless it fails for them.
> Does anybody have any ideas for me on what could be the problem?
>
> Thank you in advance for your help.
> Susan Tucker
> Roger Miller's truck
>
>
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