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#10 of 384 code p 0455 for a 4.7 dakota by sleded Jun 01, 2006 (4:18 pm)
hey guys im new this the board and i love it already!! i was wondering if anyone knew what that code means? i took the truck in the other day for the check engine light and it was the gas cap!! so he fixed it and today the check engine light came on again. i think its the gas cap but who knows hope u guys can help me out   thanks   eric Replies to this message: sharris806 (Oct 18, 2006 5:34 pm)
#11 of 384 P0463, P0551 by dritten01 Jun 01, 2006 (4:51 pm)
this is my first post, and I am glad I found this site. I have a 2000 4.7 dakota 4x4. Check engine lite on with these codes, but my bigger problem is that all of a sudden a couple of weeks ago my truck is taking 2-3 cranks to get started. Once started it runs great. any ideas? I thought maybe a bad injector, but getting same fuel mileage. today I am also hearing a loud ticking for the first 5 min or so after starting. It eventually goes away Replies to this message: iamsirjones (Jun 18, 2006 6:34 am)
#12 of 384 Cranky Dakotas by scoopyex Jun 10, 2006 (11:28 am)
Depending on Your mileage, start considering the crank sensor to be at fault. I've had this problem myself and found the crank sensor to be the issue. You may have other underlying problems, but replacing the crank sensor or keeping a spare handy just in case isn't a bad idea.. especially if You're stranded on the side of the road some place and all the engine does is crank... providing Your fuel pump hasn't puttered out. Not all sensors cause driveability problems. Also take a good look at the EGR/Solenoid. That can cause irratic cold idles and starting problems... but won't prevent You from starting the engine.
#13 of 384 Re: P0463, P0551 [dritten01] by iamsirjones Jun 18, 2006 (6:34 am)
Replying to: dritten01 (Jun 01, 2006 4:51 pm) It's your fuel pump for sure. I just lived through this. The check valve has most likely failed causing your fuel to drain back into your tank when you shut it off. I too have a 2000 Dakota quad cab 4X4. I thought it was injectors at first but after taking it into the garage they isolated certain areas of the fuel system and found that was the issue....a minor $700 (canadian) it was fixed. Hope this helps although it is not good news.
#14 of 384 Bad ideling by cdrinker Jun 19, 2006 (11:50 am)
I have 2000 with 4.7, in the last couple of weeks the check engine light came on and started running rough. They found the power steering switch was bad, they also said I needed a tune up. While changing the spark plugs I found the plugs from the right side of the motor were black the right side was fine. After changing the plugs the truck started to miss while idling and while driving it. The computer then showed I needed a new O2 sensor. After changing that and a new injector the plugs on the left side are black again. The truck is still running rough while idling and driving. Any suggestions or ideas. Replies to this message: cableguy822 (Jul 19, 2006 6:51 pm)
#15 of 384 Re: Bad ideling [cdrinker] by cableguy822 Jul 19, 2006 (6:51 pm)
Replying to: cdrinker (Jun 19, 2006 11:50 am) I believe you should look at the durango forum i believe you will find your answer start with 197 and work your way up through I found it very helpful here is the link roxybluems, "Dodge Durango: Problems & Solutions" #191, 30 Jun 2006 9:46 pm
#16 of 384 Re: code p 0455 for a 4.7 dakota [sleded] by sharris806 Oct 18, 2006 (5:34 pm)
Replying to: sleded (Jun 01, 2006 4:18 pm) I have a 2001 dodge dakota 4x4 with the 4.7 in it I had the same exact code for sevaral months and i cahnged the gas cap three times 2 of wich were from the local auto parts store and the third one i bought from the dealer and that did not work i called every body and no one could figure it out so i started looking at all my evaproative hoses o bye the way that (code p 0455 is an evaporative emmision control small leak.) and there is a vacume canister under the truck right in front of the gas tank and there is a couple of hoses on there that were cracked all i did was wrap them with electrical tape to see if that was the problem and it worked. also on the throttle body the driver side there is a hose there it was also cracked my light hasnt come back on since and it has been a couple of months now.
#17 of 384 How do I get the idle on my 97 Dodge Dakota to settle? by moquelvog Sep 24, 2006 (9:10 am)
#18 of 384 How do I get the idle on my 97 Dodge Dakota to settle? by moquelvog Aug 21, 2006 (9:04 am)
I have a 5.2l 5-speed and when I depress the clutch the idle goes down, but it settles around 800rpm then goes to 500 then back to 800 and so on. Any ideas on what I need to do to get a consistant idle? Replies to this message: dustyk (Sep 24, 2006 9:10 am)
#19 of 384 Re: How do I get the idle on my 97 Dodge Dakota to settle? [moquelvog] by dustyk Sep 24, 2006 (9:10 am)
Replying to: moquelvog (Aug 21, 2006 9:04 am) The most common cause for this type of problem on single-point systems, especially on older, high mileage vehicles, is a dirty idle air port in the throttle body. The Idle Air Solenoid can easily be removed with one screw. Then the neoprene plunger and the associated port should be thouroghly cleaned with the proper solvent.   If this is a multi-point fuel injection system, the injectors could be very dirty.   Also, check for a sticky PCV valve and crackes in the vacuum hoses. Deteriorated rubber hoses are very often the cause for irratic idle and surging complaints on Dakotas.   Regards, Dusty

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