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#321 of 378 Re: 1997 Dodge Dakota Engine/Electrical Trouble [nenisi] by paintballfanxx Feb 20, 2009 (3:33 am)
Replying to: nenisi (Dec 13, 2008 7:43 am) My 92 dakota is doing the same thing I had changed the temp. sensor first because it was cheaper than the crank sensor. But that did not work so i am buying the 50 dollar crank sensor and going to put it in.
#322 of 378 Engine leaking oil out of exaust! by paintballfanxx Mar 23, 2009 (5:01 pm)
My 1992 dodge Dakota is a v6 3.9 liter and all of a sudden all the oil drained into the pistons and was burnt up. My question is where in the cylinder heads underneath the valve cover where are the oil drain holes in this motor? Can someone help me please?!!
#323 of 378 97 Dodge Dakota 3.9 by factman1 Mar 24, 2009 (2:57 pm)
I keep posting, but do not see a the posting or response. I've replaced lots of parts. i.e. plugs, plug wires, cam position sensor twice, fuel pump, crank sensor, coolant temperature sensor, fuel pump, etc. Tried another computer, lots of dry gas, fixed leaky vacuum hoses, new distributor and pick up inside twice. I'm probably forgetting some items. Truck runs like a dream when it is warm outside and for 10 to 12 minutes when it is cold. After the 10 to 12 minutes when it is cold it bucks violently and misfires for miles upon miles. I'm going to try a PCV valve tomorrow and check those hoses, but realistically, I feel like I'm grasping at straws and spending alot of money on nothing that helps. A 99 van has the same problem and Chrysler wants to throw a new wiring harness in! Yeah likes that's going to solve the problem! I have 155,000 miles on the 5 speed and love it when it is warm outside, but it is useless during the winter. Any constructive help would be greatly appreciated. I'm going broke and still don't have a reliable vehicle! Thanks! Replies to this message: rich14 (Mar 30, 2009 1:48 am) factman1 (Mar 31, 2009 5:48 am)
#324 of 378 gas mileage. by chineseguy Mar 29, 2009 (6:24 am)
#325 of 378 gas mileage. by chineseguy Mar 29, 2009 (6:33 am)
I brohght a used 05 dakota, v8 4.7 2X4 with 180000km, the truck run great so far 82L gas tank can least about 450km, but starting couple month ago, full tank of gas only least about 300km, I live in northern area, winter need warm up the car before toke off on the road, but it still should not be that much of different, any one have idea is some thing go wrong with the truck or just the way to go. Thanks.
#326 of 378 Re: 97 Dodge Dakota 3.9 [factman1] by rich14 Mar 30, 2009 (1:48 am)
Replying to: factman1 (Mar 24, 2009 2:57 pm) MAF sensor, Just changed one this weekend and it was doing the same thing. hope it helps.. Replies to this message: factman1 (Mar 31, 2009 5:48 am)
#327 of 378 Re: 97 Dodge Dakota 3.9 [rich14] by factman1 Mar 31, 2009 (5:48 am)
Replying to: rich14 (Mar 30, 2009 1:48 am) There does not appear to be a MAF on my truck. Unless we are not looking in the right place. Thanks.
#328 of 378 maf SENSOR by rich14 Mar 31, 2009 (6:29 am)
That sound like the correct idle if you are going by the in dash tachometer. They aren't terrible accurate. The idle is suppose to be around 850 to 900 rpms. If there are no codes it will be a tough one to find.   Any of these could be the problem.   AIR FILTER Restricted or clogged air filter.   FUEL FILTER <>Clogged or dirty fuel filter   WIRESET Damaged, worn, or deteriorating spark plug or coil wire(s).   SPARK PLUG Fouled, damaged or broken spark plug(s).   PCV VALVE Plugged or damaged pcv valve.   DISTRIBUTOR CAP Loose or cracked distributor cap   AIR CHARGE SENSOR Damaged or faulty air charge sensor or air charge sensor circuit.   AIR CLEANER TEMPERATURE SENSOR Damaged or faulty air cleaner temperature sensor or air cleaner temperature sensor circuit.   BAROMETRIC PRESSURE SENSOR Damaged or faulty barometric pressure sensor or barometric pressure sensor circuit.   FUEL INJECTOR COLD START VALVE Faulty cold start valve or circuit.   FUEL INJECTOR PRESSURE REGULATOR Faulty fuel injector pressure regulator or circuit.   FUEL INJECTION GSK <>Deteriorated, or faulty throttle valve mounting gasket   IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE Damaged, loose, or faulty idle air control valve.   IDLE SPEED CONTROL ACTUATOR <>Damaged, loose, or faulty idle speed actuator.   MAP SENSOR <>Improperly connected or faulty m.a.p. sensor.   MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR Improperly connected or faulty mass air flow sensor.   THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR Faulty throttle position sensor or throttle position sensor circuit.   TIMING SET <>Slipped timing chain or worn timing gear(s).   FUEL PUMP Improperly functioning fuel pump or circuits.   FUEL TANK Contaminated fuel from rusted or deteriorated fuel tank.   FUEL INJECTOR Plugged, dirty or poorly connected fuel injector.   EGR VALVE Clogged, dirty or improperly functioning or defective egr valve.   DISTRIBUTOR Worn, loose or incorrectly adjusted distributor.   CAMSHAFT <>Worn or scored camshaft lobes may affect proper fuel intake, compression, combustion and exhaust.   I would start with the PVC valve and EGR valve and circuit.   Hope this helps, an accept would be appreciated.
#329 of 378 Oil Pressure...NEED HELP/ ADVICE by paparanda Apr 14, 2009 (8:52 pm)
I have a '97 Dakota V8 Magnum 318 5.2l. My problem is my oil pressure dropped after sitting without being driven for 2 mos. it doesn't move at all just sits on 0. I have replaced my sending unit and the oil pump...still the prob continues the engine has 203k mi on it so its not too bad, i use high mileage 10w30 castrol and bosch oil filter. in the engine compartment i could here a noise so i checked the lifters and they seem fine none broken or clogged but i'm beating myself up here trying to figure out what it could be. the noise continues as if the push rods and rocker arms aren't getting any oil. the higher the RPMs the louder and faster the noise. Please Help!!!!
#330 of 378 help oil pressure problem by hawaiipup Apr 16, 2009 (7:24 pm)
well im in a rut changed my oil in my 94 dodge dakota but wheni drove her the oil pic came on and pressure dropped to nothing kept driving then it went off{light} and pressure came back some say its me oil pump going out well was out of town and light came on and pressure dropped was hoping for it to come back on to make it home but all of a sudden ticking time bomb had i just burned up my motor and can someone tell me where is the oil pump located i will replace it i already did the water pump i can even hear my tail pip spitting had to leave the truck at a friends when the moter is shot is it supposed to lock up and quit i need my truck Replies to this message: paparanda (Apr 17, 2009 5:37 pm) hawaiipup (Apr 17, 2009 7:01 pm)

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