electronic ignition box on firewall

[TommyDodge]

I have been having trouble with my 83 D150 Royal with issues of it running as it should. It will start ok and then I will be driving it and it will die without warning and will start again after sitting for 20-30 minutes.
A friend said that the module box on the cowl is bad and I will want to replace it with the correct Mopar part, am just wondering how expensive it is, does anyone have any idea? Since I have never had this problem before is it diificult to swap it out?
Thanks in advance for help on this
DB69

[712edf]

The ECU is rather easy to replace. Held onto the fenderwell or firewall by 2 bolts. The wiring harness is connected with a Philips head screw. 5 minute job. Costs $60-$75.

Get a spare ballast resistor while you are at it. Another $10-$15, and that may actually be your problem area anyways.

Bucky

[KRB64]

I keep a spare ECU, regulator & ballast resistor in the truck - and have been very happy on several occasions that I do!

Doesn't the resistor just change voltage at starting though?

[QuantumJo]

I keep a spare ECU, regulator & ballast resistor in the truck - and have been very happy on several occasions that I do!

Same here!