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#1 of 43 Dodge Dakota problem by kfritz

Dec 13, 2008 (6:11 pm)

I have a 2005 Dodge Dakota, 4.7 V8 4x4. The other day I purchased 3/4 of a tank of 91 octane gasoline in order to completely fill my tank. After filling the tank I drove home and the truck sat there overnight. Before and after the fill up the truck ran excellent, however, the next moring driving away from my home the engine began spit , sputter and misfire and bog down when I gave it gas. I believe the gasoline I purchased had water in it, so I had a bottle of heay duty HEET hoping it was a water problem but it appeared not to help.
Using my key I was abale to get the code of PO331 on the odometer, however, from the list of codes I have there is no such code number.
Please advise as to what you believe the problem might be and comments on the code munber.
Thanks,
kfritz

#2 of 43 Clutch bearing on Air Cond. Compressor? 98 3.9L by dervin1

Dec 15, 2008 (9:20 am)

Can you replace this? or can I bypass this and put on a shorter serpentine drivebelt? My air has been out since I hit a deer and the condensor is shot, so can I bypass the AC and put on a shorter serpentine belt and bypass the the clutch bearing pulley on the AC? Is there a part for the 3.9L for a 98 Dakota Sport extended cab w/o air that will fit it? Looking for the best scenario and the least expensive.
Thanks,
Dave

#3 of 43 Re: Dodge Dakota problem [kfritz] by dustyk

Dec 15, 2008 (9:32 am)

Replying to: kfritz (Dec 13, 2008 6:11 pm)
Is this a High Output 4.7 motor?
 
P0331 is a "bad knock sensor circuit 2" problem.
 
Regards,
Dusty

#4 of 43 by kfritz

Dec 15, 2008 (10:03 am)

It states V8/Magnum. And, yes it was knocking and than the engine light came on.
It was been 2 days since I put the HEET into the tank and I have not been driving the truck, however, today, 12/15, I started the engine and drove a short distance and it continues to run fough. I could not get the code to reappear, so I disconnected the NEG battery terminal to start over.
Hope this info helps.
Sincerely,
Kfritz

#5 of 43 by kfritz

Dec 15, 2008 (10:06 am)

It states V8/Magnum. And, yes it was knocking and than the engine light came on.
It was been 2 days since I put the HEET into the tank and I have not been driving the truck, however, today, 12/15, I started the engine and drove a short distance and it continues to run rough. I could not get the code to reappear, so I disconnected the NEG battery terminal to start over.
Hope this info helps.
Sincerely,
Kfritz

#6 of 43 Re: [kfritz] by dustyk

Dec 15, 2008 (8:16 pm)

Replying to: kfritz (Dec 15, 2008 10:06 am)
Well, the trouble code indicates that the Knock Sensor circuit is inoperative.
 
Regards,
Dusty

#7 of 43 Att: Dusty,Ref Dodge Dakota by kfritz

Dec 16, 2008 (6:17 pm)

Dear Dusty:
Thanks for your reply of 12/15/08. I hope you received my reply to your question about the engine. Yesterday I took the truck to a Dodge dealer to be fixed. Today, 12/16/08, they said it was fixed and I could pick it up. They told me the problem was a faulty coil on #1 cylinder and the spark plug, both were replaced, total $175.00. As I was leaving the service department the truck knocked and sputtered and the engine light came back on. I returned immediately and they started working on it again. This time the said they were getting several different codes and they determined it was a faulty computer and ALL of my spark plugs were worn and need replaced. However, they said the computer was under a 8 year/80,000 mile warranty, therefore no cost to me.
I feel very uneasy about what is going on and I would appreciate your thinking on this matter.
Thanks.
Sincerely,
KFritz

#8 of 43 Re: Att: Dusty,Ref Dodge Dakota [kfritz] by dustyk

Dec 17, 2008 (8:06 am)

Replying to: kfritz (Dec 16, 2008 6:17 pm)
Frankly, I think replacing the coil was the result of them finding an extraneous code or chasing a hunch. I don't see a connection of a weak or failed coil to a knocking problem and a P0331 code.
 
Without knowing what the other codes were, and the fact that the code you retrieved was a "Knock Sensor Circuit" code, a failed PCM could easily explain this problem. They should have a DRB3 diagnostic tool and that should be more than adequate in determining a faulty PCM. They're going to be very sure the PCM is bad before charging this out on warranty, because returned PCMs are one of those components tested on being received at Chrysler. If its not bad the dealership will be charged back for it.
 
Since the PCM is under warranty, I think you're probably okay letting them proceed and then evaluate whether the problem was resolved.
 
Regards,
Dusty

#9 of 43 reply, 12/17/08 by kfritz

Dec 17, 2008 (6:07 pm)

Dear Dusty,
The dealer called and said the truck was done, I ampicking it up tomarrow, 12/18/08. It will be interesting to see if it's fixed. I have a very bad feeling about this dealer, for one, if my spark plugs needed replacing why did they not do that the first time the worked on it? I have a feeling it isa way to correct additional money from me. The very first time I was at this dealer was on Thursday, 12/11/08, I needed addition keys for the truck and I purchased 1 key fob and 1 key that would unlock and start the truck a cost of $200. The serviceman said it would take 10 to 15 minutes to program then at additional $45. However, it took them over an hour to get the job done, do you think that they could have done error that caused my original problem and effected the computer?
Would appreciate any thinking on this matter.
Thanks.
Sincerely,
KFritz

#10 of 43 Re: reply, 12/17/08 [kfritz] by dustyk

Dec 18, 2008 (4:47 am)

Replying to: kfritz (Dec 17, 2008 6:07 pm)
I do not think the remote lock reprograming and a faulty PCM are connected at all. The controller for the Remote Door Lock feature is located in the Central Timer Module.
 
Good Luck. Let us know how everything worked out.
 
Best regards,
Dusty

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