why is my truck shutting off?
Asked by GuruD586NJ Feb 12, 2024 at 04:23 PM about the 1993 Dodge Dakota LE 4WD
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
when driving at higher speeds my truck will shut off when slowing down and
coming to a stop and then have trouble starting.i don't have a check engine
light or anything, the truck idles fine and starts fine. Only acts up after driving at
higher speeds.
3 Answers
Restricted exhaust, distributor Hall effect noise, fuel pump pressure.
The truck's over twenty years old, and at that age a lot of things can happen. It sounds like you have an engine cooling problem, like low coolant, restriction, or bad water pump. That's coupled with higher speed driving can cause heat-sensitive parts, like coils, to overheat and stop passing current. Air movement at higher speeds keeps the engine cool, then when slowing, if the cooling fan doesn't work properly, you get even more affects from heat, and the engine shuts down. You then wait, maybe a few minutes or so, and the when cooled, the engine can be restarted.
NOT POSTED A DAY LATER ----- It sounds like you have an engine cooling problem, like low coolant, restriction, or bad water pump. That's coupled with higher speed driving can cause heat-sensitive parts, like coils, to overheat and stop passing current. Air movement at higher speeds keeps the engine cool, then when slowing, if the cooling fan doesn't work properly, you get even more affects from heat, and the engine shuts down. You then wait, maybe a few minutes or so, and the when cooled, the engine can be restarted.
