My D is almost back from the dead.

mark3748 · Feb 20, 2012

Well, I finally found the parts I needed in the right color and in decent condition so, after 2 years, she's almost back.

All that's really left to do is get a new battery, refill the radiator, and top off the transmission. Still need to find a bumper (the mounting area is all bent up so that's going to be a challenge) and a driver's side turn signal, but she's almost drivable.

Oh, and I just bought a '99 SLT with a 5.9l, but haven't had a chance to get any photos yet.

skitzo.d · Feb 20, 2012

Nice. I have a silver bumper from an '02 with brackets. Where do you live?

dizzyD · Feb 21, 2012

My D was parked for 18 months and it was the best when she was put back on the road (legally.)

mark3748 · Feb 21, 2012

Got a battery in, topped off the transmission and filled up the radiator. Had a rather large hole in the lower radiator hose so I had to get that replaced, but she started and ran pretty good. Feels good to have her back, still need to get some things done to be roadworthy, but looking good so far.

One problem I need to get ironed out, it threw a code P1492. I'm guessing this is the ambient temp sensor? I used the one that was left on the radiator support I bought, but still have the old one in my toolbox so I can try it. The other code was P0132 which was an issue before the accident? stupid Autozone O2 sensor!

Nice. I have a silver bumper from an '02 with brackets. Where do you live?

I'm in Colorado, Kinda far from you

Oh, I snapped a pic of the new D. Ended up parked next to a Chili Pepper Red D when I went to the grocery store tonight.

20durango03 · Feb 21, 2012

Very nice looking, and came a long way. Here in Colorado myself. I like the progress it's made. P1492 is Ambient/Battery Temp Sensor Volts Too High.

mark3748 · Feb 21, 2012

Ok, I just realized that P1492 is for the battery temp sensor? I knew I forgot something!

20durango03 · Feb 21, 2012

Most likely the plastic battery temp sensor on the front side of the battery box is cracked and busted giving you the error code and (hopefully) the red light on the dash for charging should also be lit giving you a "helpful warning".

If the sensor is reading a temp problem, the PCM will reduce the level of charge the alternator can put out. Basically, the PCM tells the alternator to chill out and work less hard. This helps keep the battery from getting overcharged and too hot and possibly going boom.

In reality, the sensor is a "censored" sensor that creates more "censored" problems then it fixes. If you never fix it, you'll most likely be just fine. However, you'll have to stare at that red light for eternity. The part only costs about 10 bucks, but be very careful putting it in. If you tighten the nut just "one turn" too much, you WILL crack it and have to do it all over again!

mark3748 · Feb 21, 2012

Yeah, it's the battery sensor and it's not broken. It's sitting in the back of the truck as I just forget to put it back in when I hooked everything up. It's been a couple of years since I started this project, so I'm surprised I was able to get nearly everything else right!

20durango03 · Feb 21, 2012

Haha very nice. Well at least you know where it is and it'll be easy to put in and get rid of the code.

My D is almost back from the dead.

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