I bought a 1997 Dakota SLT 4X4, the door needed replaced and now the security feature is engaged. The truck starts for 2 seconds and shuts itself down. I've researched this and everything i've read says to reset the PCM. Is this true? If so, how?
Any help is appreciated.

 

Disconnect the battery for a half hour or so. Welcome to the forum.

 

Thanks for replying jkeaton. And the welcome message.
I've had the battery disconnected for a while now to troubleshoot because a light on the instrument cluster flashes, security. I'm afraid it might drain the battery and it's brand new. When I reconnect it, I have the same problem every time. One person gave these instructions:

Buckle the driver side seatbelt
Pull the PCM fuse #23
Turn the key to the on position
Wait for the 3 chimes then turn to off
Put the fuse back in and it is now reset.

I have yet to try this method because fuse #23 is not the PCM fuse, It's the DRL, daytime running lights. I can't find the PCM fuse to save my life!

 

Have you tried using a key to lock/unlock the door? Or your FOB?

Was the truck originally equipped with security?

The fuses for the PCM are in the PDC under the hood.

 

Yeah 00dakdan, I tried the key. I don't have a FOB. Everything I've read and the service advisor says the truck came with that security feature. I was hoping to circumvent it but it's not possible. You don't know which number fuse do you? The sticker inside the cover doesn't show a pcm fuse at all.

 

The PCM fuse would likely be labeled fuel or ignition. It's hard coded into the PCM, you can't circumvent it but just swapping doors should not enable it.

 

Do you by chance still have the old door? If so can you jury rig the electrical connections to see if that resolves the problem? Why did the original door need replacement?

 

When I bought the truck, the door had already been replaced. (With a manual door, not powered.) I found a power door off a '97 or '98. My wife was cleaning the interior and hit the door lock switch on the passenger side. After that, nothing but problems.
As for fuses, there's one labeled jtec/fuel pump. There's one labeled auto shutdown.... related?

 

JTEC is the PCM.

 

THANKS DAN!
As soon as it stops snowing, I'll get back to work on it. Hopefully I'll have figured out how to reset the PCM by then.
Thanks to everyone for the input.