First thing I noticed was my dash lights and headlights would flicker a little here and there, then more frequently. Then my truck started turning off while driving at random. Today it would cut out and then turn back on while.driving. the radio stays on and doesn't cut out when the engine does. Had battery tested, its good. My check engine light was on and after the engine cut out, it was off, so it seems to me like what ever is happening, its cutting power from the battery and clearing the codes? Anyways, I've checked the terminals, they are clean. I replaced the positive connector. Any idea what could cause this? I did replace the radio in Feb or march. But didn't have any problems till November.

 

What year is your truck so I can move this to the correct place?

 

1998 sport

 

I will move this to the 2nd generation Dakota sub-forum.

 

Do your lights dim? Manual or Automatic? In gear or out? Does your voltage gauge and oil pressure drop when this happens before it dies? What about the idle, is it steady?