Bizarre Ram 1500 Issues

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Yabahoobs - 31 Dec 2006 19:31 GMT

I am having a problem with a newly installed (by the local Dodge
dealership) ECM. I think the voltage regulation is faulty. I have
"overcharged" two brand new batteries in the last month.

I think the alternator is giving the battery too much juice.

I have had issues starting the truck after filling up with gas (purge
solenoid ?)...

I have had issues (in the rain...dunno if that matters) with warning
lights then complete engine loss)...

The place where I bought this says that, readings from the computer
appear normal. I dont get it. I know it's just a matter of time until
this truck fails me again.

Please help

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George Jaynes - 02 Jan 2007 04:48 GMT

>I am having a problem with a newly installed (by the local Dodge
> dealership) ECM. I think the voltage regulation is faulty. I have
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> Please help

Welllllll, I guess I'd start checking ground wire connections first. Battery
to body, battery to engine, battery to frame. This sounds like a circuit
failure, not a computer problem. Second thing is I'd be looking for a
short, positive to ground somewhere. Would that be driving in the rain or
sitting still? Go for the connections at the starter, they are more exposed
to the water usually. Most mechanics don't want to invest the time to find
this kind of problem, it isn't what they have learned to do well.

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