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jeremy
Dodge Dakota
10/26/2001
00:00:13
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ok i have a 97' dakota 4x4 with a 318 with a big prob when you go to start it you have to give it gas and keep giveing it gass or it will die you have to keep the rpm's up over 1000 or the darn thing will just die did the same thing last year took it to the dealer they couldent figure it out anyone had this prob? seems to only do it in cold weather
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Lesley
GenIII
10/26/2001
09:06:16
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I had the EXACT same problem, last fall & some of the winter. The dealership said that there was nothing wrong. I forgot about it this summer until it started to do it again in September. I took it to a good mechanic (he's a racing dodge guy) who replaced the battery... it's been perfect since.
97 3.9 V6 Sport Club Cab. Black.
Quick D Intake.
Awaiting Installation: JBA headers, V8 R/T TB,
Autolite 3923s with Borg Warner Wires
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jeremy
Dodge Dakota
10/26/2001
18:19:25
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thank you i will try this even though the battery aint that old i replaced it with a crapy brand. but i put the same brand in my wrangler about the same time and its allready bad so this could be the prob
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DakisBlak
Dodge Dakota
11/01/2001
20:23:37
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I have to second what Lesley said...mine had that same prob for a while...then my battery finally $hit the bed, and now with the new Die Hard, not a prob.
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coldgintime
Dodge Dakota
12/27/2001
11:27:39
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I have the exact problem, but it is on a 93 6 cyl dakota. I did replace the battery (the original was the wrong size) and was ok for a couple weeks, but it started happening again.It is getting pretty cold where I am. Any suggestions.
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Lesley
GenIII
12/27/2001
12:18:01
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Wires? Plugs? Cap & Rotor?
97 3.9 CC Sport. Black. Auto 3.55
Quick D Intake, JBA Stainless headers, Autolite 3923s, stainless Borla Turbo XL, V8 R/T TB,
Coming: FMS fuel injectors
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Rob
Dodge Dakota
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1/16/2002
02:43:23
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Same problem 2 weeks ago. Dealer cleaned the TB. seams to be ok now.
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Huh?
Dodge Dakota
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1/16/2002
09:14:49
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Mine has the same problem about once a week.
I seem to have to fill it up and pay the pump !
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Chaz
Dodge Dakota
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1/17/2002
15:17:12
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Had a problem very similar .... or it would act like the fuel pump was going, i.e; fuel starved.
It would quit, then restart after a few minutes.
My mech traced it to the Electronic Ignition triggering mechanism. Replaced that, and haven't had any trouble since. Been a year ago, now!
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mikky
Dodge Dakota
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1/24/2002
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hace the same problem on my 98 4X4 318. it is the idle speed motor going bad it will glitch and that is when your motor will die. i should know am ASE certified
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Ty
Dodge Dakota
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2/24/2002
10:51:01
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I have had the same problem with 1999 Dodge Dakota Sport 6 cyl. 2/20 The truck sat all day
with out being moved. Weather: light rain damp.
2/21 7am tried starting it would not turnover
2/22 added dry gas --would not turnover
2/22 let sit the rest of the evening
2/23 engine will turn over --wont run unless
keep foot on gas
2/24 added 2 gallons of gas , same prob as 2/23
Since I bought the truck new I have had the
catalytic converter replaced approx 8 times
and O2 sensor replaced once
I seem to only have problem during damp and/or cold weather. Im in Western NY.
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Tad_W
Dodge Dakota
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2/26/2002
11:48:33
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Had same problem and cleaned the TB and IAC. Go to below website and got to "tips and tricks" section for cleaning help.
http://www.speedtweaks.net/
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Kristien
Dodge Dakota
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4/16/2002
15:28:01
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I had similair problems, I had the truck diagnosed on the computer and it was a 5 dollar part, the idle position sensor was pooched. It was dirt cheap never had a problem since. I'm not saying thats what everyoe else's is but that was mine... good luck
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Suzi
Dodge Dakota
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1/27/2003
13:59:06
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my 87 blazer has just done the same thing today. went dead right in the middle of an intersection. nice one, huh? it had done it occasionally before today, but now it won't run at all without constant gas.
so here here i am looking for possibilities of what the problem might be before i get it towed to the garage.
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danny
Dodge Dakota
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1/27/2003
19:23:54
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Suzi, Are you driving a "cebby"? It could be the Throtttle position sensor (Tps), dirty/went broke and or the Idle air control motor (IAC),dirty or went broke or the Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve (EGR) leaking when it should be closed and or pick your favorite. How was it driving before quitting on you....the more you input the better...More info please.
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susan
Dodge Dakota
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1/28/2003
08:32:10
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yep, a cebby. it was running fine, however every once in a while it would go dead when i would go to brake. i let it sit yesterday for about an hour, went to start it again and it would barely even idle without missing, turned it off and started it again-- ran as good as ever. i was able to get to get it to a garage then without the need of a tow. i figure i should at least take it in for a tune-up if anything, and find out what my problem is.
i can't complain too much about the truck. it has been very good to me for going on five years now, especially being as old as it is.
i know this is a dodge forum, it it has been the most informational site i've found online thus far.
appreciate the info ;)
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Lesley
GenIII
1/28/2003
10:18:02
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One thing I have noticed in the year and a half
since I replaced the injectors - is that I get
perfect starts every time. We have had almost
two weeks of -20 to -30 cold, no problems.
The idle is smooth too.
97 3.9 CC Sport. JBA stainless headers, Borla Turbo XL stainless muffler & tip, 17 x10 Boyd Coddington Smoothies, FMS injectors, V8 TB, Quick D intake, Have: 5.9 litre 360, posi, 3.92s, Ordered:M1, 52mm billet TB, ceramic JBAs.
, KRC cam, mopar perf valve covers & air cleaner
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todd
Dodge Dakota
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1/28/2003
19:56:50
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suzi, i'm going wiht the iac, or the tps, more likely the iac though.
had a 90 blazer s10 4.3.
mechanic for 11 years.
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danny
Dodge Dakota
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1/28/2003
20:16:27
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however every once in a while it would go dead when i would go to brake. i let it sit yesterday for about an hour, went to start it ......Todd, as I'm sure you would agree it could be one of many things, heck for that matter it could be two or three....Read the post from susan..I tried to get it in above...What do ya think?
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todd
Dodge Dakota
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2/07/2003
22:12:19
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danny you are right it could be a number of things......the way she describes it would make you go towards the fuel system. fuel filter ect... start cheap then continue....fuel filter...ect.
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chris
Dodge Dakota
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2/07/2003
23:18:42
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before running out to get a new sensor .has anyone taken the IAC out of its bore and cleaned it with carb cleaner and a brass brush. the carbon build up can cause it respond slower ,and in cold weather with the way aluminium contracts it may even get stuck.
the tps can be checked with a digital multimeter.
the center wire is the feed wire,with ingnition on and engine not running,at idle throttle plates closed it should have a voltage of not less than 200 millivolts, at full throttle it should have a voltage of not more than 4.8 volt.
the voltage increase should be smooth and even, any other way its considered garbage.
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Phil
Dodge Dakota
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2/13/2003
13:58:46
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I had same problem with my '99 6cyl 4X4. After replacing throttle sensor it still happened(wet weather, cold) I finally realized that when I let the gas tank go below 1/4 and then fill up I have the problem all over again. Started using gas line anti-freeze when I let tank get low and I haven't had this problem for over 1 1/2 years
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nick graham
Dodge Dakota
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2/16/2003
21:54:44
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could be temp sensor, bad not allowing the choke to open.
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susan
Dodge Dakota
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2/17/2003
09:46:24
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well i took it to one mechanic-- said it was fine and the gas lines were froze.
i've done a little more research and i think that maybe the throttle body has lots of carbon deposits on it or just needs adjustment?
http://www.minimopar.net/idleproblems.html
do you think that might be it?
i cleaned off the gas throttle earlier today with wd-40 and thought maybe that might help if it was sticking any. it hasn't stalled on me yet.. so i suppose i shall see.
thanks ;]
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susan
Dodge Dakota
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2/17/2003
09:52:20
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... or it could be about 20 other different things, from what i've been told. lol.
i'm going to get a different opinion on thursday.
this just surprises me a bit. it's the most trouble i've ever had out of my truck and the first time it's ever had a problem with actually functioning for me since i've had it, but she's getting older though, so i suppose it's to be expected.
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slopehead
Dodge Dakota
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2/17/2003
16:37:58
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exclusive for Nick graham,the truck is a 1997 therefore it is fuel injected, therefore it has NO CARBORATOR therefore it has NO CHOKE
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