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#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

#11 of 43 by kfritz

Dec 18, 2008 (3:48 pm)

Dear Dusty:
Guess what? Pick up the truck this morning, 12/18/08, and as I was driving away the engine came on and it knocked, spitted and sputtered. Return to the dealer, this rassing hell. I called the Dodge factory Customer Service (Bombay Pizza) and are to contact the dealer. Called the owner of the dealer, he did return my phone (surprise). Filled compalaint with BBB ( waste of time). The Service department called this afternoon, they said it was a new problem and he gave me a bunch of double talk, I told him they can the F"" truck. Stoped payment on my Visa and I believe Monday I will give this matter over to my attorney. Thank god I have another care ( or maybe I should not be thank and get a horse and buggy.
Thanks for your comments on the key programing.
Sincerely,
KFritz

#12 of 43 Re: [kfritz] by dustyk

Dec 18, 2008 (7:13 pm)

Replying to: kfritz (Dec 18, 2008 3:48 pm)
I'm really sorry to hear this. It's begining to sound like they cannot duplicate the problem and/or they are shotgunning. It is also begining to sound like they don't have a good electrical diagnostic person there.
 
Best regards,
Dusty

#13 of 43 what a joke by kfritz

Dec 21, 2008 (1:32 pm)

Dear Dusty:
Here, in Fort Wayne, IN, we were hit with a bad ice storm and my home was without electricity, heat, water and phone on Friday morning. Needed the vehicle charger the my cell phone which was in my truck and, of course, my truck was at the Dodge Service Department. As we were approaching the Dodge Service Department, to get my charge, we saw an service employee in my truck spinning around in the iced lot and race down the street. Of course, no management was and had no idea what was going on. Once again called the owner of the dealership, which I don't believe I will hear from to report this unjustifiable action. However, I did speak with the "Service Manager" that afternoon and his cavalier attitude, was as
before. And of course my truck engine light remains on.
Is there any other place I can file a complaint about this business, so far it appears no one much gives a shit about this matter.
Sincerely,

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