Multiple local shops could not get this Dodge Dakota Running Again. The truck would not crank over. I had to figure out what the cause is. I found something most people would not expect to find.
Goodness we've been working a month trying to get our 2006 dodge dakota to start. Maybe this will finally be the end of a long and expensive repair for us, fingers crossed. Thank you for the informative video!
Hi there i have 1997 dakota 5.2 SLT after doing an engine gasket replacement the truck will no longer start. It does crank really strong has a new battery, new starter,new timing chain , new oil pump, all fluids new , new ignition coil, new Crank pos sensor , new pickuo coil, it does have fuel, one thing i notice now is that AFTER the rebuild with key at "ON" position the "security" light stays on now and before the rebuild it would flash and turn off I notice that alot of the injector connectors are peeled and you can see the wire but it would still run that way before I have done some tests but i am a beginner i don't know what to do anymore i am wondering if i should take it to the dealership but their prices are so high and they dont guarantee they will find the problem i know nobody can guarantee but i am lost already Let me mention one more thing, the last thing i have done is remove the distributor because i have found out today the rotor is not turning when i crank the engine i am so lost
Hey, can you please tell me what was exactly wrong with it because I change the fuse box with the module and check all the wires change the ECM still no luck and I did program the computer. Please help me out.
in the video i show you how to trouble shoot everything, test key on power to coils and injectors. on the back of the fuse box you have a power distribution module that has its own relays inside of it to power things like the power shut off relay, coil and injector power. if you do not have exat one you need for your production year installed you will have issues. they are not all the same and they changed every 6 months for a few years. pin outs are different. so you need to verify part numbers and verify you have the proper parts for your application. i can help you a little more if you give me various information about your use case. will it crank? do you have power to injectors? is your fuel pump kicking on, are you getting power to coil? test everything.
no, it doesnt. It is basically what the aftermarket calls a PDM. (power distribution module) just a board with built-in relays that is signaled on remotely with ECM and other input signals.
If you are still having connection issues after testing fuses at OBD port and ecm, you probably have a wire shorting in the 5v reference, this will typically cause the processor in the ecm to freeze or stop functioning. Test all sensors / unplug them that are using 5v such as TPS, MAP, CAM POS, CRANK POS, and so on. You can do it one at a time or all of them and test to see if your scanner is then communicating
@@heavydutyroadsidellc920 I’ll try that the problem has fixed itself a couple of times but will only scan for a little bit then I get an error message I’m getting power to the obd2 so I’ll start disconnecting sensors I guess
the module is technically a pdm, they are plug and play no programming required, you will need to find one that matches year and engine model. also in the video i show you how to test and verify the common issue with them.
@@heavydutyroadsidellc920 thank you I'm having the same kind of problem I turn the key on no starter I use my power probe on the starter it cranks but no start I checked all the fuses and all the relays everything is good I checked to make sure it wasn't the neutral safety switch I have a matco scanner Maximus 3.0 I checked the brake switch also. I have no spark no injectors
@@boostedperformance4529 pop an injector pigtail off and test for key on power to pigtail of the injector, same with a coil plug. as shown in the vid look at connectors on the module and look for a damaged wire or pin connector
@@heavydutyroadsidellc920 on the module all the pins are fine in the harness looks perfect I got an injector test kit from bluepoint I checked the coils already and there was nothing no spark
