- #59 of 692
-
Re: Dakota automatic gear shifter stuck in park [bpeebles]
by gphillippi
-
Nov 07, 2006 (8:53 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: bpeebles (Nov 06, 2006 7:18 pm)
That's what I thought and told both dealers, ya think they would have done something? Nope, I looked at brake fluid and it's sick [not cool!] very dark, 30K plus on it.Can we replace fluid and clean system ourselves or need a shop for this?
|
- #60 of 692
-
Re: Dakota automatic gear shifter stuck in park [gphillippi]
by bpeebles
-
Nov 07, 2006 (6:40 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: gphillippi (Nov 07, 2006 8:53 am)
Brake fluid should be changed every 2-3 years REGUARDLESS of miles. Moisture is attracted to the brake fluid and eventually will corrode the system from the inside-out.
It would not hurt to replace the brake fluid... but I do not expect it to help with your problem.
PS: EXPECT some of the bleeder nipples to break off if you are not careful.
|
- #61 of 692
-
Re: HELP!!! 2000 dakota 6cyl bucking problems!!! [scoopyex]
by tjpool
-
Nov 11, 2006 (7:16 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: scoopyex (Jun 13, 2006 8:02 pm)
I have a 2003 Dakota, 6 cyl, with a similar problem. Where is the throttle position sensor located on the engine? Is it easy enough for a weekend mechanic to replace? Or should I take it to the dealer and request they replace it?
|
- #62 of 692
-
Re: HELP!!! 2000 dakota 6cyl bucking problems!!! [tjpool]
by bpeebles
-
Nov 12, 2006 (10:48 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: tjpool (Nov 11, 2006 7:16 pm)
The TPS is held onto the throttlebody with some screws. It is relativly easy to replace with the proper tools.
Personally, I would look elsewhere if the engine is "bucking".
|
- #63 of 692
-
Re: shift problems [jneal]
by moparman06
-
Dec 10, 2006 (9:01 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: jneal (Jul 05, 2006 4:06 pm)
The issue with curious_gears 99 dakota is very common, i drive a 1997 Dodge Dakota 4x4 sport and the transmission does not want to take off in first, the trouble codes that i had read from the OBD II reader were "P1762 which read out Governor Pressure Sensor offset improper voltage" and "P1764 which also read out that the governor pressure sensor voltage too low." The GPS is a newer element too the mopar trannies it is only 9 years old in fact the first year it was included was on the year dakota i drive and it is a fairly cheap item and the link to the web site that is the only remanufacturing company of this malfunctioning piece is http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Sensor-Governor-Pressure-96-99-A500-42RE_W0QQitem- Z180040826826QQihZ008QQcategoryZ33727QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem or you can reach them at there own site www.artransmissions.net
|
- #64 of 692
-
98 Dakota, 3.9L 2wd/auto, what is the tranny on this
by dervin1
-
Dec 11, 2006 (12:23 pm)
-
|
What is the transmission on this dodge dakota truck? Extended cab, AC.
THanks,
Dave
|
- #65 of 692
-
Re: 98 Dakota, 3.9L 2wd/auto, what is the tranny on this [dervin1]
by 70ss454_man
-
Dec 26, 2006 (12:09 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: dervin1 (Dec 11, 2006 12:23 pm)
standard 4 speed auto
|
- #66 of 692
-
Re: Dakota transmission not shifting [deac3]
by 70ss454_man
-
Dec 26, 2006 (12:15 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: deac3 (Aug 29, 2006 10:04 am)
i had a very similar problem with my 1999 dakota, except it wouldnt shift into 2nd unless i let up off the gas.
i took it into the dealer and they couldnt find anything, nor could my local mechanic. i changed the fluid and that went fine, but it still refused to shift. then it didnt want to go into 4th, but when it did this it would jsut start to shift then rev very high and then engage. i dont own the truck anymore, as i sold it during a week that it was driving normally
|
- #67 of 692
-
Re: 98 Dakota, 3.9L 2wd/auto, what is the tranny on this [70ss454_man]
by bpeebles
-
Dec 26, 2006 (2:32 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: 70ss454_man (Dec 26, 2006 12:09 am)
Correction: The "4 speed auto" is NOT the 'standard' transmission on the Dakota. The 4-speed MANUAL transmission comes "standard" on the Dakota unless you pay extra for an automatic transmission.
I orderd my Dak from the factory (because is is cheaper to do so than purchase from dealers lot) I opted to NOT pay the $893 for the automatic xmission for the following reasons.
1) Automatic xmsission requires MUCH more periodic maintainance.
2) Automatic always gets worse MPG than manual trannie.
3) I found much better ways to spend $893 on my factory-orderd Dakota. (like to get the V8 which gets BETTER MPG than the V6!!)
|
- #68 of 692
-
truck dies when put into gear
by mike_1017
-
Dec 30, 2006 (2:26 pm)
-
|
|
I have 95 Dakota 6cyl 3.9l with automatic tranny. It died on me one day as I was pulling into a gas station. When I started it and put it into gear it would die. So, what's up?
|
![[F]](http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/townhall/webxicons/site.gif){kind=small}
Forums
Pickups 
