Electrical failure?

1997 DODGE RAM
217,000 MILES • 5.9L • V6 • AUTOMATIC
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EIBMOZ77
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So, I stopped at the gas station to get something to drink, as I was about to exit the gas station parking lot my truck shuts off. I turned the key back so I could try it started again. When I turned my key and tried cranking it over, I lost all power. No dash lights, no inside lights, no headlights, not even brake lights when I pushed on the brake pedal. no power anywhere at all. I checked the battery and the battery was fine it had plenty of juice. I checked the wires to both the alternator and starter they all seem to be connected and fine. Could you please help me in trying to resolve this, it is the only vehicle I have? I have two little boys who just started school their first year and I am a single father and also work a full-time job.
Oct 19, 2022 at 1:12 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Is this a 5.9 V8 gas engine or a diesel? As far as the total power loss, check to see if the 4-way flashers work. If they don't, we have a break in the power supply between the battery and the power distribution center under the hood. Are the battery terminals clean and tight? If this is a diesel, does it have two batteries, and are both good?

Let me know.

Joe
Oct 19, 2022 at 2:31 PM
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