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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 09:17 PM
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sometimes all my gauges will stop working and say no bus whats that mean?
 
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 09:25 PM
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the signal is not reaching the pcm. check the connections at the pcm and all the grounds. these trucks love their grounds
 
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 09:27 PM
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and go and add your truck type to your signature before you get scolded. LOL
 
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 09:32 PM
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ok sorry todays first day
 
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 09:50 PM
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what is a pcm?
 
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by heavyb13
what is a pcm?
Powertrain Control Module AKA Computer

When looking at the engine bay the computer is located on the passengers side of the engine bay firewall, can't miss it, all the engine harness's plug into it via 3 large rectangular connectors.
 

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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 10:04 PM
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ok will look tomorrow thanks
 
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Old Aug 26, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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welcome to df.

do a search for a lot of no bus threads. don't use the site search feature because it sucks.

instead use google search and type this in the search box.
site:dodgeforum.com "no bus"

it'll lead you to these and many more
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...need-help.html

loosen/tighten the large white connector in the power box next to the battery.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2012 | 11:32 AM
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when the gauges start dying the airbag light is the only one to come on. once it makes the beep if you tap the break real quick they will start working again. any ideas?
 
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