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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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I have a 3500 360 auto 4x4. It had stalled out on me and would not start. Fuel pump was not running so I replaced. Fuel pump was not the problem. Now starting but stalling when put in gear. Changed crank sensor but still stalled. Cam sensor has been changed when i did the distributor also coil changed. now doesn't start at all. Comp scanner cannot connect to ecm. what to do now? Any help would be appreciated. Also for the past 4 or so years it has bucked and farted on intermitant basis. no one could seem to find the problem since it never did it when brought to dealership.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 07:01 AM
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Do you here the fuel pump running when you turn the key to on position. If so get a gauge and check the pressure. Should be 49lbs.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 08:05 AM
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no the pump is not running. it is new
 
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 08:42 AM
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Check the fuses and relays in the pdc(black box behind battery).
 
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Old Jan 6, 2009 | 06:35 PM
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I believe I found the problem. A wire going to the tranfer case was hanging on the front drive shaft and wore down to bare wire. Taped it up, zipped tied it a way from anything now truck starts and drives. Hopefully it is not just coincidence. Have not taken it for a raod trip yet just around my garage. I think it was grounding out causing the problem. here is to hoping. Thanks for the help.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 10:50 PM
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so far so good. plowed for a good 7 hours and no stalling
 
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 10:59 PM
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I've seen 2 ASD relays fail on Dodge 2500s in the past couple of months. They click like they're working but voltage output is low. ( Runs fuel pump, computer power and coil.) Try a Napa one to see if it fixes it but get a mopar one to keep it running. Napa one in the glove box for emergency. Good luck. Hope this helps
 
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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by 6cuda8
I've seen 2 ASD relays fail on Dodge 2500s in the past couple of months. They click like they're working but voltage output is low. ( Runs fuel pump, computer power and coil.) Try a Napa one to see if it fixes it but get a mopar one to keep it running. Napa one in the glove box for emergency. Good luck. Hope this helps
What does ASD stand for?
 
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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Robertb6963
What does ASD stand for?
http://autorepair.about.com/library/images/bl308lib.htm

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/m...05/ai_n8942314

http://www.allpar.com/fix/codes/sens...-shutdown.html
 
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Thank you very much!
 
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