So where to start


2 yrs ago the first flicker of the engine check light went on some morning in orlando damp winter day after a week of sitting in fort wilderness disney resort camground.


So on to today 2 yrs later the simple toggle the ignition on and off 3 time does not cut it anymore. Usually the check engine light flickers then stays solid and i can start normally


it now takes 10+ try of the key cycle on/off then it start normal and run the whole day just fine until the next day initial start up.


Could it a bad corroded fuse link wire + pos. Cable? And where would i see it by the bat or the starter?


Anyone with a similar solved situation please please contact me i need a solution.


Thanks
joe


ram van 3500 1997 5.2l 175.000+miles all original never opened motor or tranny garage kept

 

Most likely your PCM is bad. Since you have to toggle the switch for 10 plus times I would recommend taking a hair dryer to your PCM for about 5 minutes and then see if it starts up normal. If so then replace the PCM.

There is no fuse link on the 97 van's, our vans have a PDC (Power Distribution Center) box under the hood near the battery. All circuits have fuses, while some of the fuses are what is called Maxi fuses (40 amp and higher). Doubt a fuse is your problem.

 

thanks to a member of dodge forum


the hair dryer was the right advice worked like a charm


first try.


did the pcm swap and no more issues I keep it on a concrete slab with a roof over but added a small 5" electric fan 115ac 7$ buck wallyworld running off a timer to circulate the air under the hood for the rainy season here in south florida very humid


best regard to the blog