Loss of Power (Electric)

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Had this strange occurance the other day with my '93 Club Cab. I have never experienced any problems since it was new. I drove about 25 miles to a doctors appointment and shut it off. I had forgot to put my window up, so I turned on the key and nothing. No power to anything; starter, radio, accessories, etc. After coming out about 30 minutes later, I tried again, nothing. I raised the hood and checked the battery terminals, they looked fine. I then tapped and tugged on the relays along the fender well on the driver's side to see if they were loose. They all seemed fine. No sign of a burnt fusible link. So I walked back and heard the door buzzer. I checked and, what do you know, I had power. I cranked her up and headed home. Drove all over this past 3 day weekend, no more problems. Anyone ever had this to happen before and got any ideas? I would like some feedback before I take any long trips this summer. Thanks in advance.

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93 D250, 2wd, 3/4ton Club Cab, 5spd, LE package, 3. 54 rear, Banks Power Pack (K&N filter and Banks muffler).

 

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You could check the connection from the battery to the main power. There is a large gauge wire with a plastic slide connector right near the battery that sometimes gets corroded or partially separates. The clip on mine has broken and the plug sometimes slides apart if I'm not careful. Just a thought..... #ad


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Jason's Lil' Mack - 89 D250LE 2WD 5Spd 3. 55 Reg Cab. K&N,"tweaked pump", 3. 5" Exst straight,E&M Custom seats. Bosch H4, PIAA 80W/80W HdLites. Bosch 100W Driving. Bosch 55W Fogs.
218,000 miles (355,000 Kms)
7450 Hrs.

 

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Lil Dog hit on a good weak link. That commector has been causing trouble on Mopars for many years. I took mine apart, cleaned it with electrical cleaner, and packed it with Dielectric grease. That will cause the truck to go dead. I have seen this connector in action twice, it is meant to come apart in an accident, like a rear ender. I don't think there are circuit breakers in our trucks, besides it would have reset while it sat.

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'92 W250,3. 54,auto,reg cab, raven hi top cap, tach,boost,transtemp,pyro. 16cm housing.

 

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Thanks for the information guys. I will double check that connector.

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93 D250, 2wd, 3/4ton Club Cab, 5spd, LE package, 3. 54 rear, Banks Power Pack (K&N filter and Banks muffler).