I have a 2005 Dakota Slt 4x4 with v-8 engine. It keeps dying on me for no apparent reason. It is like it loses complete power. It does not leave a code when it happens. It does it sometimes while idleing, and sometimes when I am driving. Sometimes it will start right back up on its own, and other times, I have to pull over to the side of the road. Sometimes it will start right back up, and sometimes it has to set for a while. It does it worse when it is colder weather. Now it will not run long enough to even get out of the garage to take it anywhere. I have replace the spark plugs and the crank sensor. I have taken ever ground that I can find on the truck loose and cleaned them. I do not know what to try next. I appreciate any help or information anyone can give me.

 

How old is the battery?

 

I would have the alternator and battery bench tested before anything else.

 

The battery is about 2 years old. I did take another battery off of another vehicle I have and try it just to see if that would help, and it did the same thing.

 

Funny, I'm seeing an ad with a battery and alternator saying come in for a test. lol.

Only thing that comes to my mind is to take a sample of the gas if the electrics test ok.

 

I do not think it is the gas, because it loses all electrical power. I am going to take the alternator off, and take it and have it tested.

 

do you have another set of keys? try using the other key, the key you use maybe losing its touch

 

Tried the other set of keys. Same thing. Thanks for the suggestion.