Shut off while driving, will not start, gauges acting crazy

150,000 MILES • 4.0L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOHN PERRY II
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The vehicle shut off on the interstate and the gauges were going crazy. I replaced the battery, and made sure it had fuel. The vehicle still will not start. It will crank but will not start.
Sep 13, 2018 at 9:15 AM
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Hello,

It sounds like you lost a ASD or run relay in the TIPM under the hood. Here is a guide to help you test the relays and the wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken
Sep 17, 2018 at 4:59 AM
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