Well they have checked the PCM That is not the problem. They are telling me
that it may be a short Now the serch begins for the short Any ideas?
Jim Nelson
""Bernd D. Ratsch"" <fasstdak@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>
>
> Not necessarily - but that would be one of the first things to check. If
a
> module is shorted on the BUS line, it won't always blow a fuse (some
modules
> don't use a fuse).
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Jim Nelson
> Sent: Monday, April 18, 2005 6:34 AM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: DML: Re: RE: RE: no bus problem
>
>
> That's what I thought, no rotor. Wouldn't a main buse fuse be blown if it
> was a short? I'm suprised that the dealer does not have the PCM in stock.
> I'm having it towed to the dealer this morning
>
> Jim Nelson
>
>
> ""Bernd D. Ratsch"" <fasstdak@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:BAY101-DAV245C825F175851084D0E4D2290@phx.gbl...
> >
> > No cap or rotor on the 4.7L. More than likely either a bad PCM, bad
> > Cluster, or shorted BUS wire (any module on the bus...or sensor...can
> cause
> > this as well).
> >
> > - Bernd
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Rick
> > Barnes
> > Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 9:46 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> > Subject: DML: RE: no bus problem
> >
> >
> > One little crazy idea..had this happen once on a chebby...
> > Check the rotor, the one inside the distributor cap. I had one break
> > the little tab that kept the little brass piece straight and it must
> > have done it when I turned it off cause it did the same thing you
> > describe. Just a crazy, but cheap idea.
> >
> > Rascal
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Jim
> > Nelson
> > Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 10:20 PM
> > To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> > Subject: DML: no bus problem
> >
> >
> > Have a problem with my 2000 4.7 QC. Went to Academy yesterday and when
I
> > came out the truck cranks over but does not fire. None of the gauges
> work.
> > After leaving the key in the running position for a few seconds the
> odometer
> > flashes three times and changes to "no bus" Talked t someone who
> > sugested
> a
> > blown major fuse. I have checked all the fuses all are good. Called
> > the dealer and they stated it more than likely was an electronic power
> module.
> > Talked to the parts counter who looked it up and found that they do
> > not
> have
> > the part and it will be 5 to 8 days to get it. Also spoke to the
> > service department and they claim this should be covered under the
> > Federal
> Emisions
> > Warreny. Does any of this seem correct? I had no warning at all that
> there
> > was even a problem. Just started right up and than stopped and will
> > not start again.
> >
> > Jim Nelson
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
>
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