Ron
I have a '94 dakota with the HD battery (or had) and mine died in
just that way last year. I noticed that a couple of cells were low after
driving or trying to start it for a while. I don't know if you have the
same battery, but mine was white plastic that I could see a flashlight beam
through. I had a couple of cells in the middle of the battery were almost
without water. As this was a "Maintenance free" battery, i couldn't pry
off the cover without damaging the case. I was pissed off enough after
charging this slug for a couple of days in a row I replaced it with the
biggest exide battery I could fit in the tray. As you have written, there
was no warning. I just ended up with a failed battery in mid summer.
Those things only happen in the winter here in New England!
Bill Countie
'94 Dakota Sport 5.2l 5 speed (4/5 of an R/T)
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