what's it mean when u disconnect the negetive trerminal for 20 minutes to reset pcm/ecm and the codes are still the same after that?
Asked by robertbridgman Dec 13, 2014 at 04:29 PM about the 1994 Dodge RAM 1500 Laramie SLT LB RWD
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
I disconnect the battery to reset the pcm/ecm but the codes are still there.and if I tap the negative cable to the post several times my truck starts up but dies in a feew seconds.
4 Answers
My Dodge Ram 1500 is starting but is into into gear in reverse or drive
If it starts and cuts off within seconds that usually is a security circuit issue whether key or fuse etc. But could be fuel mixture. Sometimes reading the code will help. In order to do a reset the memory capacitors have to be discharged, either by touching disconnected battery cables for 20 seconds or turn on headlight switch for 10 -20 minutes while battery is disconnected.