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#28 of 58 Re: 1992 dodge dakota inertia switch [dustyk] by mechman3 Jul 21, 2007 (8:07 pm)
Replying to: dustyk (Mar 05, 2007 8:56 pm) Is you truck a standard trans? Will the engine turn over at all? If not on my 95 theres a switch on the clutch rod under the dash.
#29 of 58 No fuel '97 Dak. by capecodbob Aug 05, 2007 (8:16 am)
Won't start. Not getting fuel. Will start with starter fluid squirted in intake and runs until used up. Have broken the fuel line at a coupling just infront of the tank and cranked engine and no fuel AT ALL is pumped. I have skinned back the wires to the pump to check for power and can find it on only one wire and only when cranking . Shouln't I get power to the oump when the key is in the run pos. or will the power stay on if the engine catches. What other sensors would be involved and where might they be located. I want to be sure it is the pump befor I drop it. This was replaced in '99 and also the crank sensor was replaced in '03 but not by me. Any help would be appreciated. I don't want to drop the tank and replace the pump if it is a sensor. The truck ran fine up to this point then won't start!
#30 of 58 PROBLEMS WITH DAKOTA STARTING by campyman Aug 27, 2007 (8:30 am)
I have a 2001 Dak Quad 4.7 4x4 Auto with 55k miles and it used to start when i first turned the key, now it will turn over but not start, I turn the key off and back on to crank and it takes at least one to three more tries. Any Ideas would be great. Regards, Nath Replies to this message: tolikhl (Nov 23, 2007 6:55 pm)
#31 of 58 PROBLEMS WITH DAKOTA STARTING by herb12 Sep 09, 2007 (2:33 pm)
My girlfriend's 2000 Dakota V-6 started the same thing a couple of weeks ago so I decided to change the spark plugs and check the wires for OHMS. During the process I found a bad wire and discovered that the truck had a distributor cap and rotor, which were in definite need of replacement. With new wires, cap, rotor and plugs it starts on the first try every time and runs great. Check those things out. Good luck. Replies to this message: dustyk (Sep 10, 2007 7:05 pm)
#32 of 58 Re: PROBLEMS WITH DAKOTA STARTING [herb12] by dustyk Sep 10, 2007 (7:05 pm)
Replying to: herb12 (Sep 09, 2007 2:33 pm) The 4.7 motor is coil-on-plug. It does not have spark plug wires, distributor cap or rotor.   This could be caused by a number of things, including no fuel delivery or no spark. Check to ensure the fuel pump is operating (this is fused, by the way) and check electrical connections. Suspect components could be a Crankshaft Position Sensor or Camshaft Position Sensor(s).   Regards, Dusty
#33 of 58 Re: PROBLEMS WITH DAKOTA STARTING [herb12] by dustyk by campyman Sep 16, 2007 (7:24 pm)
Thanks dusty, i will have the mechs at the Texeco service center, PS dusty the check engine came on and code p0155, I removed the skid plate, but could not reach the right upstream sensor and will have them replace. nath
#34 of 58 Starting problem, mostly when moist out by jimbobskeeter Sep 17, 2007 (1:20 pm)
First time post. I've owned a '98 Dakota (Club Cab, 5.1, 4x4, Sport) since 10/97. It's been a gem to me except for the last year and a half. It developed a starting problem where I had to let it crank 2-3 times, stop, then start cranking again and it would pop off. Over time, I noticed it took longer when it was moist/humid out (even in the winter). Sometimes it would crank up if I floored the gas. Not so much any more. So far, I've replaced the plugs, wires, the entire distributor and the pickup coil (the starter was replace four years ago) and it's getting progressively worse. It's got to the point where when I know ti's that way outside (sorry, no garage), I'll go out and try it before I get in the shower, then again when I get out of the shower (yes,I have clothers on) and when I'm ready for work, it'll start. Not this morning. It took me and hour and forty minutes to get this thing going, trying every 20 mintues. After an hour and half, my battery was pretty much shot. (I had my battery checked over my lunch break today and it's almost at full cranking capacity.) I've been told the problem is either my fuel filetr, fuel pump or my fule ignition module. Has anyone encountered this and do you have any solutions before I decide to spend the $500-$700 to drop my gas tanks and check the pump/filter thing out? Also, a friend told me last week that Dodge changed their distributors around 2000 so that the FIM was a part it and not a seperate module. I've been trying to Google this bit of info and have come up with nothing. Im just looking for a bit of help here as I really don't want to get rid of my baby. She's treated me great and is still in great condition.
#35 of 58 distributor replacement by joevonb Sep 30, 2007 (1:03 pm)
2000 dakota 3.9 liter . replaced engine and need to know how to set up distributor for proper fuel/spark syncronization.
#36 of 58 Had a Dakota once... by dcwestby Oct 14, 2007 (4:09 am)
It had some starting/idling issues.   It was a 92 Dakota 3.9 v6 with 168k miles on it. Found out later that some wires under the throttle thing were shorting and thusly causing it to not idle/ stay running on cooler days.   It was a good truck. I'm disappointed that Dodge shrunk the v6 engine for the newer models however. Because I don't think that improved the gas mileage any.
#37 of 58 All of a sudden it won't stay on when started; 5.9L 2002 by bethesdawright Oct 28, 2007 (5:44 pm)
It worked great yesterday AM when a friend drove it away to use it to move some stuff. He filled up the gas tank when done. It was a cold night. Coincidentally, this afternoon when we started it, it acted a little like the battery was dead or something...gave it lots of gas and it started sluggishly. Then stalled...over and over. The exhaust is unusually dark, and possibly is leaking a little coolant now. Any ideas? This is very sudden.   A little history: A couple weeks ago we had the injectors sonic cleaned, and replaced an arcing spark plug wire. Has worked wonderfully and smoothly ever since.

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