i have a 2000 dakota 4.7 4x4 i just lost the key so i beat the ignition out of it (then found the key)an on the ignition there is some electronics when i jammed a screwdriver in it it sparked n zapped now i put a new steering columb in it with a new ignition switch but now when you turn the key the fuel pump dont turn on a the gauges dont turn on or light up and it wont even tick the starter the dealer or nobody knows the only thing i can come up with is that i fried the power control module. let me no wat u think thanks

 

Maybe when you beat it up you caused something to brake inside try replacing everything with new parts and don't beat up the truck, nothing good comes out of it. I will move this to the 2nd Generation Dakota Sub-Forum.

 

well i just put a new steering columb and a new ignition switch in it n its still the same thing i checked all the fuses and relays and checked the wiring everything looks good

 

Did you check the 40 amp fuses in the PDC? The FSM shows no other fuses between the battery and the ignition switch. Fuse 9 and 10.

Do the power door locks work? Power windows? If not check fuse 9.
Does the radio work, check fuse 10.

The PCM has nothing to do with getting power to the starter. The power from the battery goes the PDC, then fuse 10 to the ignition switch, through the clutch switch if you have one, then the starter motor relay in the PDC and finally to ground.

Power from the battery also goes from the PDC through fuse 9 to the starter motor solenoid.

Hope it helps.

 

well i checked all the fuses inside the truck and under the bonnet but everything seems good

 

So these all work?

 

no none of that stuff works either so wat should i go look at i checked all the fuses

 

Did you look at or check the fuses with a meter?

Pull the fuses in the PDC. The 40 amp ones. They feed all the other circuits including the ignition and starter.

You should have battery voltage available on one side of the terminal. If not, chase the heavy battery cables, maybe there is a fusible link that isn't illustrated.

 

ok ill have to check er out thanks buddy

 

well its cold and stormin out but i went out and checked and there is power goin to the ignition n starter fuses