Dodge Dakota Part 2, Shuts Off when Driving 

I gotta say this is one of, or is, the best "how-to" automotive repair videos I've seen. You went step by step and what also helps us viewers is that you had someone else recording. Great job. Now about the truck. My wife has a 2003 Dakota, 4 dr (aka Quadcab), v8 4.7. The last few years it has started giving us issues which led me into learning ALOT about these trucks. About the fuel pump, I dropped the tank and replaced the pump yet to get the same problem. She still had to cycle the key 3 times because it wouldn't hold pressure. That's actually the Regulator that's attached to the pump. Which there's a workaround; simply buy a fuel safe check valve which will keep fuel from going backwards. Another thing for your issue with stalling while turning or steering; replace the power steering pressure sensor. They tend to short or go bad by fluids dripping onto the wiring which runs down the wire and into the sensor. It's about $20 from Rockauto. Now I am gonna try cleaning the throttle body and whatnot. BUT, we had an issue with the truck having issues idling, stalling, hesitation, etc so after researching I replaced the TPS (Throttle Position Sensor), which is mounted on the throttle body, and it completely stopped all those problems. The TPS is about $30 from Rockauto. Another thing, unrelated, these trucks sometimes will build up corrosion on the battery terminals even if you just cleaned them off. Most people buy a new battery yet get the same problem. It's not the battery, it's the Battery Temperature Sensor (about $15 at Rockauto) which is mounted in the battery box that you'll see when you remove the battery. I hope this helps someone. Again great job John

I am a mechanic and you made a perfect video of how us honest mechanics are just trying to fix the car for them and it's never just hook up a scan tool and replace apart it's always diagnosing and testing to find the problems, great job on the video

Thanks for showing this John. You seem to take pride in your work and many people don't understand or appreciate what it takes to finish a job right.

Thanks John, after watching your video, I suggested to my friend to change out the ignition key module cylinder that might be causing his 98 Dakota to stall while driving. (key came out in on position) He spent money on new fuel pump, new oxygen sensors, new crank position sensor, new ignition coils, new ignition pick up coil, new spark plugs. He finally changed out ignition key lock cylinder and now the truck runs great with no more stalling. Thanks again for posting this info, too bad we didn't see your video before doing all this work

Your a true craftsman, that is becoming a lost art in america. Thank you.

The most comprehensive Dakota/Durango "engine dies when stopping or turning" video on RU-vid! I don't know how I came across this (it certainly wasn't via keywords or the title) but, I'm sure glad I did! Thanks for the help! Even if this video is 8 years old, it's still ABSOLUTELY relevant. 👍

Wow, old video but well made. I go through the same thing with customers. They expect immediate answers to problem that they've ignored for years, not realizing that you have to go through one symptom at a time. And not accepting responsibility that some of it is from their own neglect. Or, when they take it to other shop first, and they chase a problem in another direction and miss something or change a part that makes it worse or screws up something else. Like a kid that just finished tech school believing they know it all only to find out they didn't learn anything without the hands on experience. 40+ years I've been doing this trade and still learning. Thanks for the vid.

JOHN its hard to relate to customers that more than 3 times out of 5 theres nothing says you can't have multiple things wrong at the same time,more complex it is the more diagnostic needs done ,take a bow you are understood by other mechanics,good job,systematic parts replacement

THIS MAN IS WHAT YOU CALL A REAL MECHANIC, I WISH HE WAS CLOSE BY, I WOULD BRING MY TRUCK TO HIM ASAP. GREAT JOB.

John thank you very much for taking the time to show how difficult these problems can be. Anyone who needs a good mechanic in your area would do well to bring their vehicle to you. I have a '94 Dakota SLT 5.2 2wd that we have owned since new with an intermittent stalling issue that has taken quite a while to correct. Mostly because of a lie that a dealer mechanic told me many years ago when the OEM fuel level sender quit working. Your video has dispelled all the misinformation and shed light on several of the issues we have found on our '94. She's running great now with 160,000 miles and many more to go!

I can tell you one thing, and you probably already know, there are always people who are unrealistic as far as repairs go! It’s very hard to find a good honest repair shop/ owner but when you do, you’d be smart to treat them like family because they are the life line to your trouble free transportation! Mistakes might happen, a lot of the time there are multiple issues surrounding a problem. Be realistic, this video is a real good example of what scan tools can’t do!

Sounds like my truck they said they couldn't duplicate what I told them. That it randomly died. My key comes out like that too lol. You have given me new appreciation for mechanics they have a daunting task trying to please everyone when prices are so high and customer patience is so short. Thanks Dale

John, I have a 99 Dakota and I love it. I work on it myself but I'm not a mechanic, im a carpenter, but I am very mechanically inclined. I want to learn more about these trucks, especially maximize my fuel economy as i have a 5.3 and a 5 speed with 4 wheel drive. Can you please make more. I really appreciate the time you took to make this video. Very informative and helpful.

It is so sad that most of the new generations mechanics don’t have this professionalism grade. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

You are a good guy and tech John . I am owner /operator of SDRS Excele Mobile Mechanic and I can most definately relate to your situation. I actually video all my jobs for this very reason. Thank you for sharing . I wish you the best life can offer in good health and prosperity .

Awesome job John. I wish I could bring my '93 Dakota in for a overhaul.

Nice too see honest folks doing a tradesman/craftsman's job. I agree with many of the other comments

JOHN WE NEED MORE MEN LIKE YOU..AGAIN GREAT JOB JOHN, FOR ME YOUR ONE OF THE BEST AROUND#1

I feel your pain. I seem to get cars like this in after a dealership quits on them. I actually have an '03 5.9L Dakota in with similar issues. NOT ALL PROBLEMS SHOW THEMSELVES WITH A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT! Getting Joe Public to understanding that is nearly impossible. There are so many areas that just don't show themselves unless you use a scope and VOM. EVEN THEN THEY CAN BE GHOSTS...COMING AND GOING. Fuel issues is becoming more common like yours. Especially after a vehicle has been stored for any real length of time. Mine was in storage for 15 months and mice and other rodents had total access...I'm sure you understand my pain with this unit. I've used nearly my full arsenal of diagnostic and testing tools and still have some stalling issues. I came to your video and found you've done almost the same, just a variation of the order. My next test will be the crank sensor...Thanks for that heads up. I hadn't gotten there yet and maybe wouldn't have without seeing this video. I'm never claim to be a GURU or best but not the worst either, and always willing to learn new things. Like you I've donated parts.......reasons probably the same. You certainly had your hands full with this one. Like you, first thing I will do with aftermarket alarms if a vehicle is having strange issues with no codes is jerk it out...often that alone fixes a lot of issues with no further action. Another thing Jane Public can't understand. "It always worked fine before" Ever heard that one? Anyway, I just wanted to compliment you on your diagnosis and how you explained your thought process and how you arrived at your fixes. Keep your sanity and know others are having the same headaches. Great Video.

you sir are a true artist of auto mechanics

John you rock! Thank you so much for making this video , my truck has ALL of these symptoms + the speed sensor wires going into the top of the rear differential had pulled loose. I’ve lost 2 jobs in the last three weeks due to this truck finally I feel like there’s some hope of fixing it!!! I don’t know where your shop is but I’d like to send all my friends and family to you for sure!

I have a 05 Dakota 3.7L 4x4. I used to have the problem where the truck would shut off while driving which was very dangerous. I never had an issue where the key would fall out. After I took it back to the Dodge dealership that I bought it from, I spoke to a locksmith that said that sometimes the weight of a keychain full of keys can sometimes put too much weight on the key ignition chamber and that technically you should only have the vehicle key on that key chain for that reason. So I started doing that and never had the problem again. ( fingers crossed) I have put about 30K on since then.

Great Video. Sometimes people don't understand what goes in to diagnosing problems on vehicles, most seem to think the magical scanner will tell all. That's not always the case. Again, great vid,

This is great video! Thank you so mucj for the time !! Im having a simular problem with my durango which is why i ended up here! Really do appreciate this video !! Very thorough!

I enjoyed watching your step-by-step trouble shooting and follow-up resolution on this vehicle. Your customer in this case may not have appreciated your expertise. This experience shade-tree mechanic certainly does. Thanks for taking the time to make the video and elevate it to youtube.

This was one of the best videos I've seen. Thank you for your attention to detail and patience.

Thanks for people like you, very honest, taking the time to fix it right. Great video. 👍

John....great video. I do as much of my own mechanic work on my vehicles as I can. People that don't know beans about fixing a car just don't understand what goes into repairing them. Most of them think all you have to do is replace a part and it's done. If they could work in a shop with a mechanic that knows what he is doing they would understand more about what goes on in fixing a car or truck. I like your attention to detail and doing things right. You could work on my vehicle any time. Thanks for our dedication.

This was very informative. I plan on giving this information to my mechanic. I am having very similar issues with my 1999 Dodge Durango. I appreciate that you really care!!!

Great work honest mechanic some times you can’t please every customer

John, I wish your shop was in my town. I feel most mechanics won't spend this much time trying to figure out the problem or just don't know as much as you do about the electronics on a vehicle. Most of them might put in a part, but won't exactly fix the problem. Your a professional at your craft.. My 2003 Dakota does the same thing. It starts fine the first time of the day, but will cut off sometimes while I'm driving down the road. Then when I try to crank it back up the engine sounds like it's flooded and just whines. Finally it will start back up. My check engine light is on, so I'm hoping this will give them the information they need to pinpoint the problem (s).

Wow you know your staff , respect to you many years of experience, I do have the same problem with 1999 dakota. Will use your advice in fixing mine thxs for the video very clear and to the point.

You are very theral . You help me a great deal. My 2000 six cyl. Cut off on freeway second time today I still haven't made it home. I have the ignition key comes out. Iam sure idle air control probably bad as well along with the relay. And definitely the crank sheft sensor. Thank you for what you do. I hope that lady bake you a cake a pie an a big butt tip. You went above and beyond. But when you good to others it will come back to you not from her. I doubt that. Not to rag on yr. Customers. I wish I had veiwed this day one. Cause all what u did it I would have brought it it. May be the Good be LORD bless you. That is a person that wants something for nothing. And wouldn't go out their way for no one in less they getting paid. Cause if she didn't have the money to have it done right she could have been appreciative of great customer service skills and verbally sharing her gradituted. People like that can make it hard for a poor person who may need that extra. Love and good businessship. Iam out have a great day my brother

Hey John I got a 2001 Dodge Dakota 4.7 L sometimes it runs perfect and sometimes it start messing up doing all kind of things I brought two three different auto parts store to get to get the codes each one gives me three different codes every time and run good for wild and start messing up doing all kind of things jerking and when I kill it's hard to start all different kind of things you're a good man John

This was a tough one. Multiple problems loosely associated with others. Most customers don't understand how difficult repairs like this can become. One issue overlapping into another can really add up quickly, leading to "repair bill shock".

great job on all your repairs, ive removed a ton of alarms that caused same problems. very trust worthy shop!!!

2021 and this video is still helpful. Thanks a lot.

That's a lot of diagnostic time put into, you rock.

Thank you for your insight...I have a better appreciation for the work done and cost involved.

Patents of jobe, got one myself, shakes when it idles, how done a lot of what was done here, maybe bad injector on mine, hope that's all! Great video(I've driven these Dakotas for years, 150,000 miles or more with no problems, change oil, plugs, brakes, and now I purchased 2002, with 100,000 miles on it, won't do right)

I have a 03 Dakota and my key comes out at any position. I had a problem with the vehicle shutting off randomly but it was the ECU that was bad.

we would like to see one day live what your work day is like 👍

everything you say is nothing but the true,,i am a mechanic and yes nobody undertand what we have to do,,,thanks for the video,,,good job sir

Thank you for taking your time to make this video

I believe I will hold on to my 67 El Camino and 69 Buick skylark and bypass all this computerized bull crap! WOW

My 99 Dakota 318v8 90k shuts off on 80⁰+ days. After a few minutes, the longer the better, comes back on. When I try to restart, the outside temp gage reading jumps to 120⁰to 130⁰ and slowly returns to normal outside temp and restarts. Some days are better than others. Overall, it runs great and planning on keeping it. But the bad news is I live in the Mohave desert 🏜 😕. I hope you are still doing videos. And can help me out. And If you are within 100miles of me I'll come by and let you fix it 😂 Lenny

Wife and I have had nothing but problems with electrical on both our Dodges. Chrysler problems am I right 😂 tons of speed amd cramkshaft sensors in our dakota. The doorlocks clicking and and engaging constantly. And now we're pretty sure uts the alarm system killing the vehicle like you explained in your part1 on this vehicle

Good job. You should present the video of this repair to the customer when you return the vehicle back to them.

Awsome job on the truck and awsome job on the Explanation to the customers on way it take so much time on are part to fix things the right way

Bro, I go through the same thing with my computer systems. Great job engie.

So this past weekend my wife was running errands in her '03 Dakota 4.7 4dr. Then she calls me with, the cruise control, heater control, and other random things stopped working and then the truck began completely shutting off. She could restart it after a few minutes but it would shut off after driving. This happened to her until she left it at my daughter's house. Come to find out it started doing this AFTER she took it to the car wash. We left it there, which was Saturday. I thought MAYBE something got wet under the hood. Fast forward to today. We went to try and see if it would start, which it did. So I followed her in my car to her work. Lo and behold, it shut off about 2 - 3 times on the way. I now have to put my mechanics hat on, despite not being one, and rack my brain trying to figure this mystery out. So if anyone has come across this issue or even just ideas of what it could be I'd be super grateful.

Great video. Thank you for your time.

I too have a dodge Dakota with the same problem. After so many miles there will be a backfire then it will be hard to start. Someone told me that it was a vapor lock. Another told me that it was the crankshaft position sensor. I think that its the fuel pump going bad. Had switched the ecc and same thing. These are frustrating and customers should have a better understanding what the mechanic or mechanically inclined have to go through with these cars/trucks.

It's me again with a 2001 Dodge Dakota with a 4.7 L I didn't get to finish my what I wanted to say and it cut off I brought the truck to three different auto parts store they plugged in this thing to get the codes each one gives me three different codes in a mechanic shops don't want to fool with it thanks John

hi i have a 2004 Dodge Dakota SLT 4.7 it has a code po344 cps thanks for your video now i can fix it.

I need your help, I have same problem with my truck too . Is a Dodge Dakota 2001 4x4 5.9 engine

I’m having the same problem can you come to Atlanta and fix it for me

After replacing the throttle position sensor and the crankshaft position sensor, I watch this video. I found out that my ignition key could be pulled out in all position. I drove the vehicle without the key. The stalling got worse and the engine light came on showing a MAP sensor problem. I replace the ignition lock cylinder. Problem solve.

I had the same issue, 04 Ram 1500 5.7 truck would shut down while driving randomly. Found grounding bolt by the ECM harnesses lose. Tighten it down and no more problems.

Great video

This guys mannerisms is just like dragonmans

thanks for youre tips you helped me out big time bro.

Unfortunately I don't have anything quite that elaborate to troubleshoot with. I only have a couple of nice Fluke DMM's, a fairly basic code reader, and a test light. I really hate throwing parts at a problem, but without the proper means of testing a component, sometimes you don't have much choice.

Awesome job, good man!

Where is your business, is it in San Jose, California, as I need a mechanic here, for the stalling problem on a 94 Camry. Just had a refurbished computer installed, didn't take care of problem, and shop got my car damaged with a dent. More headaches and have to go somewhere else. But don't think I can go back to this awful place. Now I owe for that repair.

good job john.

" How come it's not done ?" yep get that all the time especially when someone else has played with things and got the adjustments and wiring all fouled up. And I understand about doing some jobs and just writing off extra time because of things like wiring being hacked into . I had one job where the car wouldn't shut off and no one else could figure it out. The customer would pull the battery lead off to stop it. I found a coin which which must have dropped from someones pocket under the fuses ...removed the coin and everything worked as it should. How do you charge someone for that ? ha ha

hey john thanks for the vidieo having some problems myself had my dodge Dakota parked for some time in the winter went to start it up in the spring but wouldn't start changed the plugs and coil still no fire put on a tester wouldn't read but turned the key gauges all moved and was able to start up was good for a couple of days and the nothing gauges wouldn't come up put tester on again and tried key hoping to get lucky nothing have watched different vidieos and have tried different things without getting into a lot of money knowing these things can be a money pit at times just last night started working on it again and heard that clicking noise you showed on your vidieo phoned a friend and asked if he knew what it was wasn't sure himself had me puzzeled went out today turned the key a followed the sound pulled out the relay and it stopped so now I'm thinking its the relay switched it with the one beside it but still doing the same thing so asked another friend in the yard today asked if he would help me push it away from the fence so I could do some work on it so I had put it in neutral had asked him if he knew what this clicking sound was turned the key and to my surprise it started right up but no gauges are working llet it charge up good then shut it off nothing tried park back to neutral nothing tried grounding the vichile still nothing switching back and forth it finally fired up so I'm not sure if its because of the key because it pulls right out or if its the shifter and still not sure why the gauges are failing to come back if you have any feed back or vidieo on this It would be very helpful and thanks again for the vidieo I'm getting closer

my 03 durango is doing the same thing sorta. I replaced the head gasket and did all the gaskets and torqued everything by the book. cleaned the iac , SUPER DIRTY! was pretty gummy inside. seems to run worse since I cleaned it. should I replace it? typically only chokes in the morning time. when I give it gas it comes back to where it needs to be, normal.

My 1999 Dodge Van 3500 5.9 gas engine sometimes will Shut Down on me.. I've replace Relays in engine bay next to Battery. Replace Distributor Sensor and Cap N/Rotor. I still having issues with it..

great video man

idle air control has been replaced ! 2002 Dodge Dakota stalls driving or idling --any ideas

What was the last sensor you spoke about in the bell housing? The one that was out of your own money and your own time? I am eager to learn from you.

Good job John!

what are the names of the 3 different products you put into the gas tank? thanks

Thanks for the upload

Hey John nice work wish everyone spent time on issues like that ..I need help bad with my 1999 dodge ram 1500 5.9 liter not sure what step to take next..it randomly shuts down while driving looses power steering and so I just turn off the road and wait a few minutes and it starts again sometime it won't startup and I need a jump or towed..i changed idle air sensor ..pickup sensor. ..fuel pump...battery. .coil pack...plugs wires. ..distributer cap and rotor..checked fuses

I have a 99 ram 1500. I have done everything to this truck.... would the bad plenum make the rpms go up ad down slightly? and sometimes start trying to choke and run rich?

Hello! I know this is an older video, and a great video!!!, but what was the ultimate fix? I have an 02 Durango 4.7 shuts off when it wants. New crank & cam sensors, everything clean on the engine, BG fuel service. It will always start right back up but will shut off when ever it wants, no specific condition for it to do it. No codes or lights of course. Thank you 11

Also changed crank sensor and two other sensors close to the idle air

That’s why I quit fixing customers cars and trucks... mine will be fine and they can walk... so inconsiderate they are... they want perfection and the designs do not allow for quick fixes... because they got way to critical with electronic control systems.... it’s fine in racing but not practical for daily use...

Amazing how all those parts are tied in together. It seems when one fails it's a chain reaction there after.

Easy Moe likely to close to heater box or hose untap and move and move away from heat line, or someone turned alternator up which would cause that.

8-25-15 I was looking at the 2004 model of slt club cab as a hunting vehicle for this fall what is your overall thoughts on this vehicle. Your knowledge is appreciated.

I have a 03 dodge Durango 4.7 I just bought the Durango cheap the previous owner hasn't started it in 4 years when they parked it it just died on them driving and stated it would die in reverse then about a week later completely die woudnt start. for me it turns over sounds like it wants to start I changed the crank and cam sensors key lock cylinder (key was coming out in any position) change plugs has spark but kinda weak and plugs smell like gas and smells like flooding out so iam assuming its getting plenty of gas I don't know what else to check or do any ideas would be apprciated

2002 Durango 5.9. I'm having a start problem. Crank for 3 seconds and nothing. Turn off and crank again and it fires right up. I attached a regulator and when just turning on the key you can hear the pump but it only gets to about 5 PSI. When it fires it holds steady at 51 and runs and idles perfect. When you shut off the engine the pressure drops to 0 within about 20 seconds. Im thinking the fuel pump/fuel pressure regulator is bad. Is there anything else that might be the culprit before I go through the process of replacing the fuel pump only to find out that wasn't it?

I have a 2000 Dakota and here lately it has been dying just going down the road. When this happens, it acts like it's starving for gas and/or air. I've also got a problem with the gas tank building way too much pressure. New distributor cap, plugs,wires,new gas cap,new air filter and new IAC valve. Any suggestions for a fixed income solution?

Thanks for the video John . I have a dodge Dakota and recently the alarm and the remote start stop working . the alarm is old . My question is? when my truck runs for about 10 to 15 minutes it shuts off , i turn it back on dies out in reverse and other gears i put it in . i'm thinking should the alarm come out . and I replaced the iac . Any Suggestions thanks .

Just out of curiosity, what did you do to fix the fuel pressure loss after the key is turned off. That pressure should stay the same, correct? I've heard of that happening, and it was related to fuel pump failure, but the quick fix was to install a valve on the fuel return, as the valve in the pump was faulty.

I'm having the issue of my 98 dakota turning of on me I just replace the fuel pump yesterday thinking that was the problem I guess is not since early today on my way to work my truck turn off on me I try turning it on again and nothing untill I got out and hit the gas tank and after 3to4 try it fired back up, I'm wondering what could it be I see you did a couple of thing to that dakota and I'm not sure if is the fuel line that are clough or a censor if you can help me or give me an idea I will appreciate.

Hi John I have the dodge dakota i finally have had this code come on P1391 Intermittent loss of CMP OR CKP do you know what this is ? what i can do about it . Is it because of the alarm , it has stopped working for about a month . this is my suspect . its a alarm with a romote start. wondering if yu can help me out . The vehicle dies out when it gets hot at operating temp. thanks

GREAT VIDEO VERY INFORMATIVE, THANK YOU! I WISH I COULD LIVE CLOSE TO YOUR SHOP YOU WOULD DEFINITELY BE OUR MECHANIC FOR SURE! My husband just had the fuel pump on his '00 dodge dakota 4.7 v8 4x4 replaced. He was quick to take to mechanic, well picked up truck yesterday after 3 days at shop, drove it about 10minutes and now truck wont start had to tow him home. Before all this 4 days back we did notice in the odometer box "no bus" reading and looking at videos on here could it be the computer? please advice your help will be greatly appreciated. we are out 350$, probably looking at more but worth it its my husbands work truck, can't afford him taking mine :) thank you in advance!!

mine was a bad switch and key lock

hi I have a 97 Dakota v6 3.9 it stalls when engine is warm.. I checked fuel pressure it read 47psi with Key on and about 49psi with truck running but when the truck stalls the fuel pressure drops to 15psi (immediately) after stalling (not) holding pressure.i replaced fuel pump assembly now it (does holds)its fuel pressure 50psi now even when it stalls it still holding its fuel pressure..good right?yeah but it still stalls even after replacing the fuel pump, cap and rotor,cam sensor,iac sensor,tps,and pcv valve.i haven’t had a chance to replace the crankshaft positioning sensor yet....I did realize when the engine stalls I checked for spark and there is no spark for a few minutes after it stalls.could that be my crank sensor??please if you or anyone could help me out I would really appreciate it.

I have a 2000 dodge ram 1500 v8 5.2 sport and it from time to time shuts off while driving lights and radio still stay on waiting a minute or 2 sometimes instantly it will start right up. My key can be pulled out in any position even when the truck is running could it be the ignition switch?

So, in other words, just change everything in my truck out and i'll be fine...

I have a 99 dodge dakota v8 and it'll start up just fine in the morning but as soon as I put it in reverse, drive, or just give it any gas at all it'll immediately die and I have to wait quite some time before it'll start back up again. Sometimes the only time it'll start up is when I'm turning the key and giving it gas for what I feel like longer than what you should and I'm afraid it'll damage my starter as well. Once it gets past this issue in the morning it doesn't do it anymore throughout the day. Any idea what the issue could be? My dad changed the fuel pump about 10 months ago so I wouldn't guess that that's the problem.

Mine stalls but key doesn't come out.

I am wanting to solve the problem but my battery died. I'll get another battery but I'm pretty sure it's my throttle sensor. But when you put the ingredients inside the tank, did you put both those cans in at the same time. (I realize there are instructions but when it came to the three prong switch...and, the part which I realize has an O-ring. And, I'll check the hose. I going out to take off cover...what's split, where did you find that? I know relay is good. No clicking. Thank you-

Just had a problem with my son's 97 Dodge Dakota Sport 6 cyl. 2 wheel drive, last night and today, last night the electrical, lights inside and out blinked out and it stalled for a second but didn't die, did it twice, today I got to where I was going with no probs, after I killed it then went to start it I had nothing, no crank no electrical nothing, I popped the hood checked my connections on battery and took a quick look at the fuses under hood, couldn't find anything wrong, when I opened the driver door to get back in it and try it again, the chimes were going off so I knew it was back to ok so I closed the hood got back in it and sure enough it fired right up, just let my wife leave in it I hope she doesn't have any problems, any ideas of what is going on? I will continue to search you tube but if you have any suggestions I would be grateful to you.