so, I've just discovered I have the famous leak, probably rear glass? (water collecting very back of the cab) - (that said haven't had chance to rule out windshield glass); just found the water this weekend. I had also just noticed a slow voltage drain (battery light on after truck sitting for a day or two). Today it rained, the truck started, but approx 5 mins later dash lights went on / off, all gauges zero'd out, engine started hesitating, and then it died. Wouldn't start, and the battery was clearly weak, but not stone dead. Any thoughts? - likely connected to the water leak?

 

Sounds like a dead alternator on the electrical part of the problem.

 

If the battery is weak, there's not enough juice for the ECM, which kills the engine

 

shop told me today that it is the alternator; and that I also needed:

serp belt, belt tensioner, and brakes - looking like 2k of deferred maintenance!

good thing I like the truck.

Thanks for your replies.

 

$2K ? Nah... 500 tops DIY . .