Re: Fw: HELP!!!

From: Chad (mcc@negia.net)
Date: Wed Jun 23 1999 - 17:52:57 EDT


The symptoms don't sound exactly right, but they do sound very familiar
to the problem I had. The Camshaft Position Sensor was shorting out. It
is located on the Left Side top of the transmission bell housing.

About $50 for one at your local Dodge Dealer.

Chad

Mike Hathaway wrote:
>
> Here's the deal.. Yesterday I was driving my 96" Dak Sport around, and all
> of the sudden when I pulled into a drive way my truck just shut off, for no
> reason. It cranked right up and I didnt think anything of it. Then bout 10
> mins later the Check engine light came on.. I pulled over in a parking lot,
> and started to check the engine. Checked oil - it was fine, checked all the
> fluids - which were all fine. Started checking for wires that might have
> come unplugged and found nothing.. so I figured I'd try driving back to
> work, and check it alittle more there. on my drive back to work the truck
> cut off twice. But it cranks right back up. There doesnt seem to be any
> loss
> power.. only thing I've been noticing lately is after I left the truck sit
> for alittle while its alittle hard to crank.. but if its cranked, then
> turned off, and cranked right back it cranks fine.. seems to be alittle
> loss
> of fuel pressure when it sits for alittle bit..
> Is there ANY WAY I am missing something? that could be causing this?? only
> other thing I can think of is maybe fuel filter(clogged or something).
> Is there anyway on a 96 dak, to check for codes or anything???
>
> any help on this matter would be GREATLY appreciated
>
> Thanks.
> Mike
> 96" Dak. Sport V8



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