Why does my Dodge Ram turn off after 10 minutes?

V6 3,7 my truck starts perfectly, but after 10 minutes of using it, it turns off suddenly. Then I start the truck again and it starts normal. So the problem is that my truck turns off itself after 10 minutes of using it. It starts and runs good for 5 10 minutes then wants to die what could it be.

Why did my 94 Dodge Dakota shut off?

I had a 94 Dodge Dakota that did the same thing and that was at fault. You made no mention of whether it is hard to restart or not once it shuts off. If it hard to restart, I would look at the crankshaft position sensor.

Why does my Dodge Ram run till warmed up?

When starting truck cold, it runs perfect. After truck warms up starts to idle bad, and also starts making a loud suction noise like a vacuum leak. There’s no vacuum leak ,the noise comes from the throttle body. If I turn off the truck and turn back on , it starts up fine till 5 min. later when it starts all over again.

What kind of car stalls after engine heats up?

The Chevrolet Cavalier is a compact automobile produced from 1982 to 2005 by General Motors. car starts and runs fine until engine heats up to operating tempature, then it stalls, it will restart but keeps stalling until engine cools down. What can cause this? Answered!

Why does my Dodge Dakota stall in Park?

02 dakota starts with ease then sometimes idles down and stalls in park. starts again with ease. Any info on this one guys? about 48,000 miles and when on the highway with the slightest incline the truck seems to have no power, loses speed, and gears down to 3rd gear.

Why does my Dodge Dakota start but wont stay running?

If the problem occurs when the engine is cold or it is below 50-55 degrees and goes away after it fully warms up, it could be the crankshaft position sensor. RE: Truck starts but won’t stay running…?? Battery…get a new one and the dakota wont die again when you let off the gas. RE: Truck starts but won’t stay running…??

When did my 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 shut off?

IT is happengin every week or two. 14 people found this helpful. I have a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 with a 5.2 and I bought it after it had been sitting 8 years and it ran strong for a day or two then on my way home it stared losing power and cutting out and then died.

When did my Dodge Ram 1500 start sounding like a Deisel?

My 1500 started sounding like a deisel about 5 years ago. I was told it would be several thousand to fix it, but it really gave me no problems. Once in awhile at 70 or 75mph it would start surging. But that was rare and no big deal. I think I’m now at a point where I need to sell or repair.

What’s the problem with my Dodge Ram 1500?

Starts, Runs till warmed up, Dies. What to do? on Dodge Ram 1500 When starting truck cold, it runs perfect. After truck warms up starts to idle bad, and also starts making a loud suction noise like a vacuum leak. There’s no vacuum leak ,the noise comes from the throttle body.

Where is the crankshaft sensor on a Dodge Ram?

I replaced the crankshaft sensor and the truck runs great, they are around $50 and not too hard to replace. the sensor is on top of the bell housing on the passenger side of the truck.

What should I do if my Dodge Ram dies?

Will resatart after 20 or more minutes. Any ideas? Truck runs great until it gets warmed up. Says overheating when is not, all gauges quit working, truck dies, cranks but no start. Let it sit until it’s had time to cool and it will go back to normal.

How did my Dodge Ram 1500 go from full to empty?

I was drive my 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 for about 6 minutes and all of a sudden my RPMs dropped for 2 seconds and lost speed, then my speed went back up, the happened again. And my fuel went from full to empty to full. I was going about 55 MPH In the past week I changed a cracked spark plug, and the air filter.

Why does my Dodge Ram 1500 cut out while driving?

My 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 would cut out while driving. Always started right back up. This first occurred at just over 100k. Dealer replaced “transmission sensors” problem went away. Now with 250k same symptom. I am hunting for sensors…..

What’s the ignition switch on a Dodge Ram?

52 people found this helpful. kept shutting off on me out of the blue, i thought it was going to be something serious like the computer BUT ALL IT WAS WAS A Duralast Ignition Switch form AUTOZONE. the receipt number says LS1259. Hope this helps 85 people found this helpful.

Why does my Dodge Ram stall at stop signs?

35 people found this helpful. mine was the TPS ( throttle positioning sensor) and the fuel filter is inside the fuel pump cell 2 people found this helpful. Coolant temp sensor located behind the thermostat is what caused mine to do this. 5 people found this helpful. I have a 2011 Ram Hemi. Had stalling problems at red lights/stop signs.

I, HAVE A 2005 DODGE RAM 1500 WITH 35,650 MILES ON IT. I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE STALLS/ SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING, MOSTLY WHEN I TURN. REPLACED THE EGR VALUE DIDN’T SEEM TO HELP. ANY COMMENTS WOULD BE NICE.

Why does my Dodge Ram stop at a stop sign?

This causes the power steering and everything to stop. When at a stop sign it can be started safely from park or neutral but when moving it has to be put in neutral to re start because the brake system does not work good either. It has happened at stop sign and stop light as well as driving down the road at 55 mph.

Why did my Dodge Ram 1500 shut off?

While I was driving 60 miles an hour down 29 south, the vehicle just shut off, no power steering, no abs brakes, after it came to a complete stop, put it in park, I turned the ignition off, then turned the ignition on and it started up an drove. See all problems of the 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 .

When do you know you have a ram problem?

If you are suddenly seeing your data files getting corrupted, then your system is suffering from RAM problem. This problem will only accelerate in the future. You will start seeing more and more files getting corrupted. Hence, this problem will only get worse with time.

Why does my Dodge Ram stall when I slow down?

If that doesn’t resolve the issue after a couple of days, it sounds like it the fuel filter. Might be clogged. 5 people found this helpful. I already tried the injector and there is no in line fuel filter.

When did the Dodge Ram Van become popular?

Street van. Dodge vans, particularly Tradesman vans from the 1971–1977 model years, were very popular as the basis for many custom vans during the custom van craze that occurred during the mid- to late ’70s and early 1980’s.

Why does the engine shut down for no reason?

We are at a huge loss as to what to do next and thought about the computer. This is a Dodge Dakota fuel injection system and 1992. Any help would be appreciated. Bo, if it is usually starts right back up after it shuts off I would say it is the throttle position sensor.

Why does my 1999 Cougar engine not restart?

Our 1999 Cougar runs fine but, randomly, after stopping and shutting down won’t restart. After 30 minutes it starts right up. It doesn’t appear to be the fuel pump.

Why does my car die after 20 minutes?

After driving for about 20 minutes, the engine will die while driving, and will not start back up until the next day. I have sat in the car for literally 4 hours patiently waiting for it to start. I’ll turn the key and the engine will rotate, but will not start. When someone shows up to give me a jump after the battery gets low, it will not start.

Is there a way to bypass the auto shut down function?

Does anyone know a way to bypass the function that shuts your truck off if you leave it running and locked. It will shut down after 15 minutes. I always have my dog with me and very often do the above so the a/c or heat is working. If I leave the spare key fob inside the truck it will stay on. It’s better not to be any solution for that.

Why does my truck run bad when it is really warm?

If it is telling the ECM that your engine is cold but it is really warm, it can cause it to run poorly. Usually, if the ECT sensor was bad, the truck would restart after the engine cooled down. I wonder if the cat is plugged. You should remove the 02 sensor from the exhaust manifold and try to start it.

What to do if your Dodge doesn’t start?

Without fuel being injected into the engine cylinders, you can spend all day cranking the engine and it’s not gonna’ start. Fuel pump. Like any other electrical component on your Dodge vehicle, the fuel pump can be tested to make sure it has really fried. 3.) Engine Mechanical System

Why does my Dodge 3.9L engine not start?

1.) Ignition System The ignition system, on your Dodge 3.9L, 5.2L, or 5.9L is a distributor type system and is the one responsible for creating and delivering spark. Without spark, the engine will crank but not start. The crank sensor, which is located on the transmission bell housing.

Why does my Dodge Power Wagon stop running?

It starts right up and runs slow or fast for a short while and then stops. If you try to start it again, it turns over but will not start. If you let it sit for a bit, it will start and do the same thing. Have checked fuel lines and filter.

Why does my Dodge Ram 1500 shut off without warning?

Dodge Ram 1500 owners have reported 32 problems related to engine shut off without warning (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. While driving my truck it just shut off, died and would not start back up.

Why does my Dodge Ram run till it dies?

If I turn off the truck and turn back on , it starts up fine till 5 min. later when it starts all over again. I have a 2002 Ram 1500 4×4 5.9L, truck will cold start run for 10 minutes until its warmed up then die and it wont start again until its cold again. replaced ignition coil because i had no spark there after it died and that didn’t fix it.

What to do if your Dodge Ram 1500 is running rough?

Vincent Ciulla is a certified master automotive technician who has diagnosed and repaired light trucks, domestic and foreign cars, and diesel engines, for more than three decades. Many people have had problems with their Dodge Ram 1500 running rough.

What to do if your Dodge engine is not running?

If you do not get any voltage reading, there is an open or short in the circuit. Turn off the ignition switch. Check the TPS sensor resistance. Unplug the sensor electrical connector. Using your ohmmeter, check the sensor resistance by back probing the supply and signal wires at the sensor.

How long does a Dodge Ram Run before it dies?

Mine starts, runs maybe 2sec, then dies. Not coughing, sputtering, etc… runs fine for 2sec then dies. Sometimes runs fine with just one start, some days takes 3-4 attempts, last night took 10. 26 people found this helpful. 2 people found this helpful.

I replaced the crankshaft sensor and the truck runs great, they are around $50 and not too hard to replace. the sensor is on top of the bell housing on the passenger side of the truck.

Why does my Dodge Dakota not start after I shut it off?

Truck will start up cold, runs a little rough, but after driving it for a while it stutters once you reach high RPMs. Once you shut it off you have to wait 20-30 minutes before it will start again

What does it feel like when you shift the car into gear?

When you shift into gear and you hear the engine rev, does it feel like the car is fighting the brakes, or does it feel like no power is going to the drive wheels? IT doesn’t feel like its fighting the brakes. It just doesn’t seem to be transferring any power at all. It doesn’t move or shimmy or anything. It just rev’s and doesn’t move.

What causes a Dodge Sprinter to loose power?

I have a 2002 Dodge Sprinter that seems to loose power after it has been driven a few hours, and then it must sit for 10 to 30 minutes before it will start again. It acts like there is either no fuel or the airflow is restricted.

What happens to a Dodge Ram when it stalls?

2004 Dodge Ram 1500 QC 4×4 5.7 Hemi Sport 69,000 miles. When the truck stalls, there is no sputter, or struggle, it is instant. The truck has been feeling slightly underpowered the past 2 days. When the truck stalls, all lights, radio, & gauges (except rpm) stay on, lit, and fully functional with no flicker or change.

What should room temp be on Dodge Grand?

Room temperature around 70°F ohmmeter should read approximately 7,000 to 13,000 ohms . Test the resistance of the wire harness between the PCM connector terminal 26 and the sensor harness connector. Also check for continuity between PCM connector terminal 43 and the sensor harness connector.

What should the ohmmeter read on a Dodge Grand?

The ohmmeter should read as follows: Normal operating temperature around 200°F ohmmeter should read approximately 700 to 1,000 ohms . Room temperature around 70°F ohmmeter should read approximately 7,000 to 13,000 ohms . Test the resistance of the wire harness between the PCM connector terminal 26 and the sensor harness connector.

Can a car shift in and out of gear when not running?

The transmission will shift in and out of gear without any issue when the car is not running. It won’t come out of the reverse gear when the car is running. You can push the clutch to the limit but the engine almost halts upon allowing the clutch out.

What to do if your Dodge Ram has a problem?

Solution, pressure solenoid replaced and shift kit performed. It probably would have been fine with just replacing the pressure solenoid, but I already had it open so I put in a shift kit. now it shifts so well that I foreget it ever had a problem. 12=15 mph shuttle shifts between 1st and 2nd. hard acceleration or let off in throttle eliminates it.

What to do if your Dodge Ram won’t shift into overdrive?

Having the light come on does not necessarily indicate whether the overdrive is indeed functioning as it should, but it is a good first step. You may try turning the overdrive function on and off to try and get the light to function properly. Put the Dodge Ram into drive and drive forward slowly at first, accelerating as you move.

Why does my Ram 1500 shift to 8th?

It’s not a ‘problem’ per se, it’s a result of recent programming changes to prevent the engine from lugging at low RPM. Prevents a low RPM/high load situation. My ’16 does not have the updated programming and it’ll shift to 8th early and hold it forever, even on many slight grades. I can get my ’15 to go into 8th between 45 and 50mph.

What to do if your Dodge truck doesn’t shift gears?

Pull the shifter down to man 1st gear & proceed to accelerate to aprox 15mph. Move the shifter to Man 2nd. Do you feel the transmission shift gears? If you are in doubt if it shifted or not, pull the shifter back down to Low.

What does it mean when your transmission wont shift?

Make and Model > Chrysler > 300M > Transmission wont shift out… If you own a Chrysler vehicle and the transmission stays in 1 gear and will not shift, chances are the computer has put it into “limp in” mode. The underlying condition can be an internal fault, a defective solenoid pack, or a broken wire.

Why does my Dodge Ram turn off after 10 minutes?