Truck starts and idles for 20 minutes then just dies

Asked by Nicole Apr 13, 2023 at 08:49 PM about the 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Truck died while coasting at 20 miles an hour. Started
right back up. Next time I shut the truck off she would not
start at all. Replaced the fuel pump and the crank sensor.
She now starts up an idols for 20 minutes then dies.
Starts right back up again idols for 20 minutes then dies
again.

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I would check out the battery cables and make sure they are clean and tight and then have your battery tested since it my not be holding an adequate charge.

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