My 04.5 won't start!

[Larv]

After turkey hunting today I found out my 04. 5 wouoldn't start. Turned over fine but no fire so I called my friendly tow truck and had it towed to the nearest Dodge dlr (only one in my little town). [I didn't buy the truck at this dlr either].



The MIL is lit but the dlr won't know until Monday what the tro is. As best I can tell from the owner's manual it could be emission related but we won't know until Monday. I had plans for the truck this weekend like a spray-in bedliner, new shell and pyro gauge.



Sure miss my truck! Very happy with it so far, 1000 miles on the odometer with 17. 0 and 17. 3 hand calculated.



Any clues?



Larv

 

[favord]

If it was like my truck I'd say it's probably out of fuel!

 

[RobertBolinger]

Clogged fuel filter, bad lift pump, out of fuel?????



If I was in your shoes I would NOT be a happy camper

 

[Larv]

We can rule out "out of fuel" as it is full. Larv

 

[RobertBolinger]

Originally posted by Larv

We can rule out "out of fuel" as it is full. Larv

I figured that much, but that is what it sounds like...

 

[MCornwell]

Codes?

Shoulda checked for codes before you had them tow it to dealer.



If its the crank or cam sensor the injectors wont fire. If a diesel



won't start its not getting fuel, or not at the right time.



Jus my . 02



-Mitch

 

[OHale]

Hi Larv,



Not good! I hope they get if fixed for you ASAP.



If you would, please let us know what the problem was.



O.

 

[Larv]

OHale, I will post when I found out. Also hoping the tow charges are covered under Dodge warranty. It was about 25-30 miles for them to come get me.

Larv

 

[OHale]

Hi Larv,



I believe towing to the nearest Dodge dealership (in this case your dealership) is covered under your warranty. They should also offer you a loaner while they diagnose your vehicle.



You bought a new vehicle from them and they should take good care of you!



I am sure this will turn out well for you and sorry to hear it happened. I am glad you weren't on a long trip far from home.

 

[Larv]

OHale, I agree with you but I didn't buy the truck from this dlr! Therein lies the rub! They will still cover under Dodge warranty but may not be happy about it! Hopefully find out more tomorrow!

Larv

 

[OHale]

Hi Larv,



They get paid by Dodge for warranty work so you are a paying customer. If they are really nice to you maybe you'll buy from them next time.

 

[carson6]

wrong key....

my larame need's the stock keys. ( no copy's)or it only run's for a sec.

 

[Larv]

Just got my truck back today. Originally the service tech thought it was a bad computer module. However, the fuel return valve was stuck in the "open" position due to a small metal filing in the valve. Sooooo all the fuel needed by the motor was being returned to the tank. At least that's how I understand it.



For thoise of you that suspected a fuel problem you were "right on!"



Larv

 

[OHale]

Thanks for the info Larv,



Sounds like your dealer was on the ball. Frankly, I didn't know the 24 valves had a fuel return line. Learn something new every day.



BTW, my truck shipped (KZ) last night. Predicted to be here in a month.