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#364 of 378 1993 4x4 v6 magnum dakota oil pump by dchap110 Oct 09, 2009 (4:57 am)
can anyone walk me through the process of changing the oil pump?? thanks Replies to this message: bpeebles (Oct 09, 2009 5:05 pm)
#365 of 378 Re: 1993 4x4 v6 magnum dakota oil pump [dchap110] by bpeebles Oct 09, 2009 (5:05 pm)
Replying to: dchap110 (Oct 09, 2009 4:57 am) Before you replace the oil pump, have you tried a good cleaning?   My daughters 1st car tended to 'rattle' when the engine got hot. This was because the hydrolic-lifters were so cruddy that they would not hold pressure.   I ran some "STP oil treatment" in it.... that INSTANTLY fixed the oil-pressure. (because it is a viscosity-improver.)   The next time I changed the oil, I expected the rattling to come back.... to my amazement, the "STP oil treatment" other feature (detergents) had cleaned out the lifters and that car never-again had that problem.   Also, you may wish to run a slightly-thicker oil... this is a MUCH less expensive way to resolve such a problem.
#366 of 378 Re: 2001 Dodge Dakota running rough [bpeebles] by fbjr55 Oct 22, 2009 (5:14 pm)
Replying to: bpeebles (Oct 08, 2009 5:16 pm) Thanks, however I am being told that there is a bad connection or computer. Currently I have trouble codes 352 351 357 and 1391. 1391 is loss of signal from crank or cam shaft sensor. Both of these have been replaced. In addition the truck has been blowing the fuse for the ASD relay. My funds have allready been exhausted in trying to fix this. My thought is if it is a wiring issue, then the codes and the blowing fuses should help isolate which wires to check first. Thanks in advance for any guidance you can give me.   Also something I found out that I was unaware of. If you turn the ignition on and off three times, your trouble codes will show on your odometer. Cool. Just wonder why I have not seen it in any of the manuals. Replies to this message: srs_49 (Oct 23, 2009 2:27 am) header1974 (Oct 23, 2009 5:01 am) bpeebles (Oct 23, 2009 2:38 pm)
#367 of 378 Re: 2001 Dodge Dakota running rough [fbjr55] by srs_49 Oct 23, 2009 (2:27 am)
Replying to: fbjr55 (Oct 22, 2009 5:14 pm) Cool. Just wonder why I have not seen it in any of the manuals   Because they want you to bring the truck into the shop for a service visit and be able to bill you for it.
#368 of 378 Re: 2001 Dodge Dakota running rough [fbjr55] by header1974 Oct 23, 2009 (5:01 am)
Replying to: fbjr55 (Oct 22, 2009 5:14 pm) Not sure with that many codes. What is going on with acutal running of the truck? are there any mechanical issues you can notice? If not then I might think about disconnecting negative cable to battery and the reconnect 15 minutes later. It might reset itself which happen with my truck when I replaced the TPS. Did you try this when you replaced the carak and camshaft sensor? I know that when I did this is reset the computer and no longer got the code this was after fixing the problem. let me know if this works Header1974
#369 of 378 Re: 2001 Dodge Dakota running rough [fbjr55] by bpeebles Oct 23, 2009 (2:38 pm)
Replying to: fbjr55 (Oct 22, 2009 5:14 pm) Just wonder why I have not seen it in any of the manuals. The FACTORY shop manual clearly explains this (and many other) troubleshooting capabilities of your Dakota.   *)The FACTORY shop manual has step-by-step instructions how to troubleshoot/isolate most problems. *)The FACTORY shop manual lists, diagrams and locates EVERY electricial connector in your Dakota. *)The FACTORY shop manual has paragraphs describing EVERY component and its function. (Automatic-xmission chapter is 100s of pages)   I suspect you are not looking in a FACTORY shop manual. All the other ones (Chilton, Hanes...etc) have no connection to the factory and are very careful to NOT infringe on copywright of the FACTORY shop manual.... thus they necessarrly do not have the same content.
#370 of 378 1995 dakota 3.9 a/t shuts off by biggdlr59 Oct 24, 2009 (2:53 pm)
I have a 1995 dakota 3.9 a/t that shuts down after 5 to 10 minutes. I have to wait 45 minutes to 1 hour before it may or may not start. It may or may not run for 5 to 10 more minutes. Replaced the magnetic pick up in the distributor,and the fuel pump relay. I then took the truck to aamco for a scan and was told it may be a bad wire in the computer or the computer it self. please anyone HELP BEFORE I SET THISTRUCK ON FIRE!!!!
#371 of 378 no more lights in or out by redneckf75 Nov 06, 2009 (6:41 pm)
I have a 1992, dodge dakota ,3.9L, V 6, 2x4, no air conditioning, standard package that is really screwed up and I've got a problem!! The other day I hit some ''wonderful potholes'' and everything went dark. Mind you this happened at 6:30 am so it was dark out. I now have no headlights, no marker lights (front and back), no brake lights, no dash lights, the anti-lock and brake lights are lit up in the dash and the horn don't blow. I DO have flashers and 4-ways. I have checked ALL fuses and all are good. I do hear a clicking noise (something like a house breaker blowing) when I push in my lightswitch. The sound comes from around the area of the rear wheels ???? I'm looking for some indication as to what direction to go now. If anybody can give me some insight to this wierd mess it would be of great appreciation!!!!!
#372 of 378 03 Dakota won't pass smog by gofaster94 Nov 21, 2009 (7:20 pm)
I was told I need a power steering switch for my truck to pass smog. Here's the kicker the factory never installed one. So now the dealer says we will install one for 500 bucks! Have any of you dakota owners run into this problem before? How did you pass smog? Replies to this message: bpeebles (Nov 21, 2009 8:31 pm) stinky324 (Nov 23, 2009 4:57 pm) bpeebles (Nov 23, 2009 5:17 pm) srs_49 (Nov 22, 2009 11:24 am) header1974 (Nov 22, 2009 11:39 am)
#373 of 378 Re: 03 Dakota won't pass smog [gofaster94] by bpeebles Nov 21, 2009 (8:31 pm)
Replying to: gofaster94 (Nov 21, 2009 7:20 pm) WOOOAAHHH. Something is fishy here.   It is up to the MANUFACTURER to guarantee emmissions... the owner should NEVER have to pay for this kind of stuff. Read the Federal Emmissions Warantee that comes with every vehicle sold in USA.   Besides, what does a power-steering switch have to do with emmissions-control? All the switch does is increase idle a tad when there is pressure in the line... thus keeping engine from stalling when you are mauvering in parking lots.   Personally - I think you are being fed a line of crp.   Are you CERTAIN they are talking about powersteering switch? Replies to this message: stinky324 (Nov 23, 2009 4:57 pm) bpeebles (Nov 23, 2009 5:17 pm)

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