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#1 of 103 2000 Dodge Dakota 4.7 starting problem!! by jutt Dec 17, 2006 (1:53 pm)
I Just purchased a 2000 Dakota sport club cab.This truck has only 18,000 miles. When I go to start the truck it turns over for about six seconds before starting. I 've tried plugs, throttle body cleaning, sea-foam. It also is reading 10.9 mpg on the display. The last full tank went 181 miles. ANY SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE VERY HELPFUL. Replies to this message: mazdar4 (Feb 10, 2007 9:51 am)
#2 of 103 Any Ideas by jutt Dec 17, 2006 (7:39 pm)
Does Anybody have any Ideas Replies to this message: dustyk (Dec 18, 2006 3:36 pm) cutlett69 (Jan 10, 2007 1:14 pm) cutlett69 (Mar 11, 2007 2:43 pm)
#3 of 103 Re: Any Ideas [jutt] by dustyk Dec 18, 2006 (3:36 pm)
Replying to: jutt (Dec 17, 2006 7:39 pm) A vehicle that old with only 18K on it could mean plugs, clogged air filter, a gummed-up idle air port, or bad fuel injectors.   I'd start with a new air filter and fresh set of plugs and see how it responds. After that a liberal application of fuel injector cleaner and a new PCV valve.   Regards, Dusty Replies to this message: cutlett69 (Jan 10, 2007 1:14 pm) cutlett69 (Mar 11, 2007 2:43 pm)
#4 of 103 Re: Any Ideas [dustyk] by cutlett69 Jan 10, 2007 (1:14 pm)
Replying to: dustyk (Dec 18, 2006 3:36 pm) I'm driving a '97 and sometimes it starts and sometimes it doesn't. No long drives down the interstate and stopping for gas and getting right back on the road. It has to sit for about 30 minutes and sometimes longer before it will start again. Someone mentioned that they heard the fuel pump motor in the gas tank sounding like it was going out and that might be my problem . . . haven't had a chance to have it checked out yet, but it makes perfect sense now. Don't know if you're having this same problem or not. Replies to this message: cutlett69 (Mar 11, 2007 2:43 pm)
#5 of 103 Im having problems with my 01 dakota 4.7 by nicknsarah Jan 10, 2007 (7:17 pm)
The truck cranks just fine but dies 5 minutes after but then sometimes keeps running but when driving it stalls really bad and has even shut off when coming to a stop I nave had it put on a diagnostic test but no codes ive replaced the fuel pump, fuel regulator,filter, iac valve tps sensor, plugs, even the o2 sensors. Does anyone have any clue to what it could be please help Replies to this message: dodgetrukn (Jan 11, 2007 5:25 pm)
#6 of 103 Re: Im having problems with my 01 dakota 4.7 [nicknsarah] by dodgetrukn Jan 11, 2007 (5:25 pm)
Replying to: nicknsarah (Jan 10, 2007 7:17 pm) Possibly far from the real problem..but is this the original factory battery - 2001? If it is, change it. Otherwise, keep us informed of any fix..good Luck. Ger
#7 of 103 Re: 2000 Dodge Dakota 4.7 starting problem!! [jutt] by mazdar4 Feb 10, 2007 (9:51 am)
Replying to: jutt (Dec 17, 2006 1:53 pm) I had the same problem, it ended up being the crankshaft sensor. I still haven't figured out the junky gas mileage problem yet. I think it might be my fuel evap system not sure though.
#8 of 103 1992 dodge dakota inertia switch by markswalk1 Mar 04, 2007 (1:03 pm)
1992 Dodge Dakota will not start. Does anyone know where the inertia switch is? Replies to this message: dustyk (Mar 05, 2007 7:56 pm) mechman3 (Jul 21, 2007 7:07 pm)
#9 of 103 Re: 1992 dodge dakota inertia switch [markswalk1] by dustyk Mar 05, 2007 (7:56 pm)
Replying to: markswalk1 (Mar 04, 2007 1:03 pm) Hmmm, I'm not familiar with a component like that on a Dakota.   There is a Automatic Shutdown Relay that will cut off current to the fuel injectors, ignition coil, and oxygen sensor heater when the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) senses certain conditions. This relay also has a fuse.   Can you determine if you are getting ignition spark and fuel? Regards, Dusty Replies to this message: mechman3 (Jul 21, 2007 7:07 pm)
#10 of 103 Truck Just Dies by mike_1017 Mar 08, 2007 (12:13 pm)
Having some problems getting it started. It will idle for a bit and shut down. There are no warning lights that come on. It was running fine since I put in a new(used) tranny a couple of months ago. I recently installed a new heater core, had the dash completely out, all wires disconnected. That was about a week ago then this started happening 2 days ago. All wires and vent lines seem to be tight on the engine. Nothing loose or damaged. I'm not sure what the heck is up with this thing at this point. I do know that my wife is totally fed up with it. I don't blame her. It seems I'm always under this damn thing fixing somnething else. Any thoughts what to do?

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