2013 1500 Intermittent Starting Issues
I've been a long time reader on the 3rd Gen forum. Back in May my 2008 was totaled when I was hit by someone running a red light. Fast forward a few months...
I now have a 2013 1500 with the Hemi. Bought used in the beginning of July with about 40k miles. Was really enjoying the unexpected upgrade until about a month ago. Went to start the truck and nothing happens. Lights, radio, A/C, etc. all work but wont crank. Cycle the key several times, and then I get continuous cranking (until I cycle the key to off) but the truck won't turn over. After a couple minutes of cycling the key and lots of cussing it eventually starts.
This situation happens a few more times, always when the truck is hot, and I decide to take it in to the dealer. Dealer finds code P0688 and found a lose connection in the ASD circuit. Dealer tightens the connector and releases truck to me saying all is well. 4 days later I have the same issue with the truck not starting when hot. Back to the dealer I go....
This time they find a "internal fault in the power distribution center for the ASD circuit.". The PDC is replaced. I got the truck back this past Tuesday evening. Drive home with no issues, starts fine Wednesday morning to go to work, and starts fine Wednesday evening leaving work. Make a stop on the way home after driving in traffic for about 45 minutes. Truck is off for 5-10 minutes until I go to start it.. AND IT WONT START! Back to the dealer I go....
So here I am with a truck I've owned for 3.5 months and has been at the dealership 3 times in the last month to try and resolve the same problem. I have no idea where to go from here. I've considered taking it to another dealer but I don't know how beneficial that will be. I guess I can only hope that the fix this time actually solves the problem! Anyone have any thoughts on what the problem might be or experienced something similar?
PS - Sorry for the long post. This has been a very frustrating process..all the way back to the other truck being totaled.
I now have a 2013 1500 with the Hemi. Bought used in the beginning of July with about 40k miles. Was really enjoying the unexpected upgrade until about a month ago. Went to start the truck and nothing happens. Lights, radio, A/C, etc. all work but wont crank. Cycle the key several times, and then I get continuous cranking (until I cycle the key to off) but the truck won't turn over. After a couple minutes of cycling the key and lots of cussing it eventually starts.
This situation happens a few more times, always when the truck is hot, and I decide to take it in to the dealer. Dealer finds code P0688 and found a lose connection in the ASD circuit. Dealer tightens the connector and releases truck to me saying all is well. 4 days later I have the same issue with the truck not starting when hot. Back to the dealer I go....
This time they find a "internal fault in the power distribution center for the ASD circuit.". The PDC is replaced. I got the truck back this past Tuesday evening. Drive home with no issues, starts fine Wednesday morning to go to work, and starts fine Wednesday evening leaving work. Make a stop on the way home after driving in traffic for about 45 minutes. Truck is off for 5-10 minutes until I go to start it.. AND IT WONT START! Back to the dealer I go....
So here I am with a truck I've owned for 3.5 months and has been at the dealership 3 times in the last month to try and resolve the same problem. I have no idea where to go from here. I've considered taking it to another dealer but I don't know how beneficial that will be. I guess I can only hope that the fix this time actually solves the problem! Anyone have any thoughts on what the problem might be or experienced something similar?
PS - Sorry for the long post. This has been a very frustrating process..all the way back to the other truck being totaled.



