cat c12 dies, like u cut off the key restarts after 5 minutes runs 10 min dies

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  1. shadowrider1

    shadowrider1 Bobtail Member

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    I have a 2003 pete with a cat c12, today i was driving down the road and it just died.i pulled over , it started right back up went 2 miles done it again restarted it died again so i pulled over and started looking. Checked wiring batteries ect...all looked good.got it to the yard now it will start and run fine ideling or driving but after about5 minutes it dies and won't restart for 10 minutes this happens over and over any idea's
     
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  3. shadowrider1

    shadowrider1 Bobtail Member

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    somebody's got to have a guess????????????????????????????????????????????//
     
  4. shadowrider1

    shadowrider1 Bobtail Member

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  5. polrmk

    polrmk Bobtail Member

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    Did you make sure there was no corrosion on the battery cables? Does the truck spit and sputter like its being starved for fuel before it dies? Any warning lights?
     
  6. maxicruise

    maxicruise Light Load Member

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    Battery power to ECM or cam sensor.
     
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