My comment bag over-floweth with requests for help with troubled Cummins diesels, however this one is different.
Shawn has a 2005, not usually on the trouble-watch list. They have replaced the fuel filter and it still mis-behaves…
Here is the dilemma:
“I have a 2005 Dodge Cummins.
Several times a day while driving the truck will cut out for several seconds and when you push the accelerator nothing happens. A few seconds later after tapping the accelerator it goes back to running normally. Sometimes it will just shut down altogether. I put the truck in Neutral and crank it back up and we’re off and running again.
On other occasions it will cut out, you can press the accelerator and the engine will rev-up, but it will not gain speed!!!!!
I love the truck, but the Mechanic states that he cant find anything on the computer. It shows that the truck is in great condition.
Please help!!!!!”
Thanks. SLM (*It’s not your eyes, it’s the picture… )
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PLEASE HELP: 2005 DODGE RAM CUMMINS DIESEL DIES in MOTION? 
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Has the transfer pump been converted to the tank? 2005 trucks have a transfer pump on the back of the fuel filter housing from the factory. If you still have the pump on the fuel fiter housing, it is probably stopping and starting. This usually will not set any codes. When the truck stops running, bump the starter and see if you can hear the tranfer pump run. If you cant hear it run you probably have a bad transfer pump.
Comment by Josh — 07/08/2009 @ 9:32 am
I am having the same issue. Yes the transfer pump has been transferred to the tank. I will be driving and the vehicle completely shut down, unable to restart for several minutes. Sometimes have to let dodge sit for several hours. Engine light comes on, cannot pull any codes. HELP!
Comment by S Hughes — 07/11/2009 @ 7:36 am
I am looking on the internet for a solution to the same issue. This problem has just began, but it has been three times in the past week. One each occasion the truck is running at regular speed and just shuts off with no warning. I have to put it into neutral and restart it. Luckily, each time it has not caused a dangerous situation, but the last time it did this the truck stayed off for about 60 seconds. Is anyone having any luck regarding a solution?
Comment by Sean — 07/24/2009 @ 8:00 pm
My 05 Dodge did this for the firts time today, running 60+ MPH, just died, it did restart after a minute or so, but know the check engine light is on and will not go off. Anyone with a solution, as I find most of the Dodge Dealers I visit are only interested in ripping you off.
Comment by JIM — 01/06/2010 @ 12:41 pm
“Could be a problem with fuel and air, these trucks had a known “problem” area with the hose clamps on the flex hoses connecting the turbo output. There was a “factory fix” update kit for awhile which included heavier duty clamps and improved high temp resistant flex hose material.
The updates I’ve seen were installed on the right side of the motor, down low, close by the oil filter area. Your truck may have had a momentary leak at this location as the turbo spooled up. Best to check all of these turbo output hose clamps for security and position on the hoses; if the flex hose/clamping blows out completely, you’ll have almost no power, lots of black smoke, and a ton of “experts” telling you that you’ve “blown up” the motor or the injectors or something horribly expensive and inconvenient to fix. All it will take at that point is to re-connect the hose and clamp it securely to restore boost airflow to the motor, but once the hose/clamping is blown out … the original hose tends to be fairly weak and will blow out again in short order under load. Best to keep a box wrench for the clamps in the glovebox for the day a clamp blows out … you can’t tighten these with a deep socket and an open end will slip around on the nut.”
Read more: http://www.city-data.com/forum/automotive/543482-2005-dodge-2500-cummins-diesel-burped.html#ixzz0fNohCoUW
Comment by Me — 02/12/2010 @ 8:30 pm