I bought this truck new from the dealer in 2006; it had 7 miles on it. Not a single problem with it until Thursday. Just driving to pick up some materials and it started going crazy....shaking like it was gonna stall, check engine light flashing, wouldn't move. Downtown Atlanta, right in front of Bobby Dodd stadium (GA Tech). Held up an already VERY congested street. Thankfully after a few minutes it started and I was able to drive her into The Varsity. Tinkered around and found nothing out of sorts. After about 30 minutes I was gonna call a wrecker when she started right up, drove her home and thought all was well. Yesterday went back to the job with no problems, but only got a block and a half away. Not gonna risk the drive on 75 this time, hence the tow truck.
The mechanic cannot figure out the problem, but I believe I did. Apparently there is fairly common problem with what's called the IPDM (Intelligent Power Distribution Module). Gonna go pick her up from the mechanic, grab the IPDM from the stealership and install myself on Monday. Fingers crossed.
Oh, and the car rental place brought me a powder blue volkswagen passat. Man, I want my truck back somethin' fierce!!!!
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