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Search Auto Parts Search 2000 Dodge Dakota 'check guages' light comes on, engine dies Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Automotive Wiring and Electrical tinkering User Apr 20, 2013, 5:13 AM Post #1 of 3 (3673 views) 2000 Dodge Dakota 'check guages' light comes on, engine dies Sign In   2000 Dodge Dakota, 4.7 V8, over 100,000 Km The 'CHECK GAUGES' light comes on intermittently. As soon as it comes on, the voltmeter gauge drops to zero from a strong new battery reading; the temperature gauge flicks all over and the truck dies right now. Walk home and come back later, and it starts up again. When you get home, you sure don't feel secure in taking it on the road again. The shop checked it and of course there was nothing wrong when they had it Where do I start the troubleshoot? Is it computer or...? Should I just go and get a computer from the wreckers or after market parts, and give it a try or is there some logical sequence to follow in troubleshooting the electrical? Is there other components that are often suspect? Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Apr 20, 2013, 6:07 AM Post #2 of 3 (3654 views) Re: 2000 Dodge Dakota 'check guages' light comes on, engine dies Sign In You may have issues with either the ignition supply voltage or the dash cluster. It will have to be looked into deeper starting at the ignition switch and moving through the circuit. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional. Discretesignals Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Apr 20, 2013, 8:12 AM Post #3 of 3 (3631 views) Re: 2000 Dodge Dakota 'check guages' light comes on, engine dies Sign In Check for codes stored in the PCM. Write down the numbers. You really have to do your troubleshooting when the vehicle doesn't want to start after it stalls out. Check for spark, fuel pressure, and injector pulse. The results from those tests will give you some direction. Since we volunteer our time and knowledge, we ask for you to please follow up when a problem is resolved.   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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