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#9 of 241 4.7 stalling by andy_jordan Jun 29, 2000 (2:34 pm)
Why does my brand new 4.7 V8 keep stalling? Blame it on the computers. The 4.7 has a very complicated Engine Management System controlled by computers. These computers are programmed to try and minimize emissions and maximize fuel economy - and they are really quite good at it - until someone comes along and starts driving the truck. The computers have to 'learn' your individual driving habits - where do you shift, how do you use the clutch when decelerating, how heavy is your right foot, etc, etc. The computer can then adjust the way that it controls the engine revs based on your individual driving style. However this takes time, and for the first couple of thousand miles the computer will make mistakes as it encounters new driving situations. The learning process will take longer with standards than automatics as there is less consistency over gear shifts, and it will take longer if two or more drivers aredriving the truck for prolonged periods - because everyone has different driving styles. As the 4.7s move on to second owners, expect to see a re-learning process as the computer gets used to its 'new' driver.
#10 of 241 Recovery hooks/tow hooks by gsu1 Jun 30, 2000 (3:01 pm)
Why are there no recovery hooks on the front of my Quad, not that I will take it to far off road. I see several truck that are 4x4 with them on the front. Ranger, F-150 and Z-71's all have tow hooks in the front, at least in the 4x4 models. Yes you can joke that they probable need them. (ford-forget off road driving) sorry just had to use that one. I just want to be sure if I ever get stuck that I can get pulled out safely with out damage to the truck.
#11 of 241 spark knock by impy2 Jul 05, 2000 (11:13 pm)
I have the 2000 Dakota club sport 4X4 5-speed, 3.92 axle ratio, loaded, with the bigger tires, and a 4.7 Liter V8. I have 3000 miles on the vehicle. I use 87 octane fuel. (that is what the owners manual says to use) I get heavy spark knock (pinging) when climbing a hill or under heavy accelerating. It will "ping" throughout the entire RPM range. I have tried all types fuel.....exxon, chevron, BP,etc...... but no matter what I use I still have the pinging. I used 93 octane just for kicks. It helped the "pinging" significantly and I can barely hear any pinging using 93 octane, but the owners manual says that frequent use of premium will hinder performance. To tell you truth, the truck runs much better on 87 octane. When using 87 octane, it starts fine, accelerates strong, no hesitation, and never dies but pings like crazy. What is my problem? No trouble codes show up on a diagnostic test. I have ruled out carbon build up because it is brand new. I have ruled out spark plugs for the same reason.
#12 of 241 A question about the stalling by dodgeboy8 Jul 16, 2000 (4:00 am)
Hello everyone, I'm new around here, so please bear with me. I own a 00' Quad Cab 4.7 V8 SLT, loaded, 3.55 rear, handling pkg. ect... My question is this.. Has anyone figured out how to override the top speed limiter (97mph) or is this something that all 4.7liter owners are gonna have to put up with? Any information from anyone would be of help. By the way, I LOVE MY TRUCK....just want a little more on the top end!
#13 of 241 speed limiter (97mph) dodgeboy8 by iowabigguy Jul 16, 2000 (5:36 am)
I don't have first hand experience on my trucks top speed but I was under the impression that you were limited by tire rating. Stock tires at just under 100mph and 112mph with the tire handling package. If you get the Mopar performance computer it removes the speed limiter among its features. Rick
#14 of 241 Not 'exactly' a faq - so 'hidden / dodgeboy8 by themacguy Jul 16, 2000 (7:32 am)
I've been asked (about a dozen times in the Topics) how my speed limiter got itself in the 'non working' mode. ALL I'm going to say is that is has to do with the 'cruise control' and 'one or two little wires.' I DO NOT want any one to lose their life (or my waranty) by going into details here (or anywhere). Let's just say after my first two tire changes to different sizes, with the requisite speedo resets - the cruise control 'stopped working' for a bit, so I went to an old Army Air Corps bomber base near Pyote (yes, the Enola Gay and MacArthur's planes were there after the war) to see if it would engage at any speed. I turned onto the 'near' 2 mile long runway at about 50 mph and ran it 'at various speeds' up to and past the stock speedo rating. It also happens we were running an auto-x session that day for our Porsches and several members were trying to - I guess - 'set' their cruise controls as well. At some pretty hefty speeds. (Ambient air temp was 54 degrees, a bit of rain the day before and a 'slight' tail wind to no wind.) A hand held radar unit built by a Cincinnati based company picked my 4.7/auto/2wd/3.55/non-lsd equipped Quad up at the end of the main runway at a shade over 137 mph with time to hit the brakes hard before the runoff lane. Just barely. Scared me silly. And warped my rotors. My cruise control didn't set at that speed either.
#15 of 241 Dakota Fuel Pump Problem? by pnedry Jul 18, 2000 (8:34 pm)
I have a 95 Dodge Dakota 5.2 V8 (the old 318 ci) 4x4, SLT, w/ 134K on it. I love the vehicle. When I first had it, the engine was slow to fire. The dealer replaced the fuel pump module and some check valves from a TSB. No problems for 110K miles. Then the fuel float sending unit failed. I had that replaced. Then, for the past few months I have noticed that when the fuel level drops below 1/2 tank it begins to bog down and miss. It gets worse as the level gets lower. When I fill up, the performance returns to normal. I took it to a Dodge dealer; they did the $65 diagnostics test and told me I need new plug wires and clean the throttle body. Before taking it in I had replaced the plugs, distributor cap, and rotor. I replaced the plug wires and cleaned the intake. No change. I put a gage on the fuel rail and it reads 37-38 psi consistently, at idle and when driving it. I have not done the volume check. Should I spend the money to replace the fuel module ($305 Mopar; $160 AutoZone) ? I've had the tank and module out to see if there were any apparent deficiencies. There weren't any. Can anyone help me?                 Patrick Replies to this message: phil6727 (Sep 24, 2004 12:44 pm)
#16 of 241 Break-In Period - Towing by fat_fenders Aug 16, 2000 (3:56 pm)
This board is filled with quite a number of people that truly seem to know what they are talking about. So I pose this question... What recommendations for minimum break-in on a new Quad Cab w/4.7, before towing a 1700 lb pop-up camper approximately 350 miles? The Sales wiener wasn't any help. As soon as he said, "I think"...I knew I should just ignore him. Anyway, he told me personally, he thought 2500 miles so you could do that first oil change and get the "chips" out of the engine. I said, "WHAT chips!?!" He was referring to metal chips in the engine from manufacture. I hope to heck Dodge has better quality control than that!!! This is where you visualize me eyes rolling. Car Salesmen say the darnest things... Hey, that gives me an idea. Maybe a thread to post Thanks, fat_fenders
#17 of 241 balance of my last thought above... by fat_fenders Aug 16, 2000 (4:09 pm)
Maybe we should have a thread to post the silly things we're told when buying a new vehicle??? fat_fenders
#18 of 241 fat fenders, towing by bookitty Aug 16, 2000 (8:20 pm)
Fat, a 1700# rolling load should not place undue strain on you vehicle, providing that you accelerate and drive moderately, keeping the RPM's down, and do not try to make the engine lug by keeping the vehicle in the overdrive mode, auto or manual. That is my personal opinion. Of course there are guys such as towcrazy2 who can offer advice far more profound than mine. Bookitty

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