So my trucks been great. I got 11k miles on it. Its an 06 Dodge Dakota 4x2 V6 6-spd manual. Its been perfect for the 11k miles. Then 1 morning it doesnt start. Like, its got full power, but it never turns the starter. For a second I thought maybe that the clutch safety cut-off switch was stuck or broken. Finally it randomly turns over no problem. I took it to the dealer, they look at it. They conclude the truck needs a new engine computer thing, FMS or somthing. Apparently alot of 2006 v6 6-spds have this problem where the computer signal from turning the key never gets to the ignition. Go figure. Its actually working perfectly now. But a free computer replacement is being done on saturday. Look out for this guys.

 

Correction: Its the PCM that they are replacing, not the "FMS" lol. PCM, or Powertrain Control Module. Apparently if you have a V6 6-spd, you could also have this problem. May be right away, maybe years down the road. My problem SEEMS to have disapeared, but I am still getting the new PCM installed soon.

 

no, dnt have that problem but after having recontructive knee surgery cant drive stick no more. put it in drive and leave it

 

I read that before, I think on a tsb from the top of the site.

 

no no monkey, you were right the first time. my FMS has been acting up and ASAP i had it looked at by the IRS but thats on the DL so BYOB ok happy trailing TTYL.

sarcasm is my medicine

 

lol trucky.

 

My truck did that the first few miles I had it. Haven't had it in a while, especially now that I put the Jet Chip Stage I in it.