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jharader
Dodge Dakota
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7/23/2004
15:29:42
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hey, I have a 1996 dakota sport, 3.9l 5speed and i cant find anything wrong. When i accelarate it spudders and runs like crap, like its not firing all cylinders.
I have replaced the Cap,rotor,wires,plugs, Idle airspeed control valve, had the heads redone, new intake, throttle body cleaned, new cat, new vaccum lines, new 02 sensors (before and after cat) has good fuel pressure, checked all the wiring for cracks or burnt spots, new air filter,new pcv valve, new timing gears and chain, the plugs are burning black in all cylinders and this means im running rich or ignition problems, pretty much covered everything i can think of. good compression, holds great oil pressure. dunno but if anyone has any ideas im All EARS.
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Cory
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7/23/2004
16:18:23
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I know this is going to sound kind of dumb, but how old is your fuel? I had a motorcycle with the same problem a couple of months ago, and it had only sat for 4-6 weeks, put in fresh gas and no more problem. Probably not your problem, but worth a shot maybe
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7/24/2004
08:34:59
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Are there any pcodes from computer?
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jharader
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7/24/2004
13:08:56
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The only codes it reads are misfires in cylinder 5, also it has a new coil, i forgot to mention that before. It has a full tank of 91 octane fuel maybe a week old.
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DAHEMIKOTA
Dodge Dakota
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7/25/2004
02:04:49
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You got the right firing order? Crank sensor O.K.?
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jharader
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7/30/2004
19:54:41
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Firing orders been checked a couple times. how do i check the crank sensor?
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jharader
Dodge Dakota
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8/11/2004
21:42:25
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hey, im still having problems with this, i replaced the fuel injectors thinking maybe one was sticking open and it didnt do anything.. When i start it, it is smoking real bad, it smells like unspent fuel real bad. the idle air control valve opens up wide open and it sounds like a huge vaccum leak but it settles down, runs fine for a few seconds. it will restart but takes forever and when it does it blows smoke from the tail pipe. the plugs are all black. and it uses a bunch of fuel. any suggestions? ive listed everything ive done above
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daddio
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8/12/2004
08:39:16
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have you checked to see what codes your getting?
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dakaaron
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8/12/2004
09:01:41
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Sounds exactly like the problem I had a couple of months ago. I did most of the replacement/maintenence you have done jharader. The final item that fixed my problem was a new PCM. I got the mopar pcm (online) because it was the same price as a new one from the dealer. The only code I ever got was misfire in number 7. I had no way of checking the pcm for correct operation, so I just bit the bullet and went out on a limb and paid for a new pcm and it works fine now.
97 cc 5.2L, cat back duals w/flowmaster 50, mopar PCM, 180T stat, k&n fipk, all MSD ignition
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jharader
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8/12/2004
20:22:05
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i was leaning towards the pcm , where can i find one? Ive checked them out at a local dealership and they told me it was discontinued. sure hope not.
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dakaaron
Dodge Dakota
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8/13/2004
09:42:51
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I am not sure if they make a mopar pcm for your vehicle, but remember this the computers are year specific another words a 98 computer will not work in a 97 dakota. I realize you have a 96 sport w/v6 so look at jegs.com or try v8performance.com for the mopar performance computer (if they are available) for v6, if you just want a stock replacement try carparts.com or searching the web. You can also try the junkyards in your area which may be cheaper. Just remember the year is specific and the tranny is specific when getting a replacement pcm.
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Eric N.
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8/15/2004
10:52:58
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1996 ECM is discontinued already? Geeze! I'm all for fuel injection, but if they're not going to support it with parts, are we really any better off than carbs?
Wrecker is your best bet for an ECM. Be forwarned, they offer no warranty on electronic parts, so once it's yours... IT'S YOURS!
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jharader
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8/16/2004
09:03:21
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great, sounds like its a 50/50 deal again.lol. Im about ready to go back to something with a carb. This things driving me nuts and broke!
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jharader
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8/19/2004
08:57:21
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flippin peace of junk, im giving up on this truck, i replaced the pcm, nothing, still runs the same, ive put a boatload of money into this thing, had it for like 4 or 5 months, drove it maybe a 100 freaking miles, my 86 bronco gives me less hassle! anyone interested in a 1996 dakota sport? live in kansas
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8/19/2004
09:22:28
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maybe the map sensor?
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jharader
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8/19/2004
09:26:58
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wheres the map sensor located at? sure its fine but why not change it out to.lol
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jharader
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8/24/2004
10:04:53
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Finally figured this out, turns out, on my 02 sensor wires the harness from the truck had a little nick in it, replaced, runs great. thanks for you guys help. love the truck now
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dakaaron
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8/24/2004
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Congrats Jharader! I love your truck too.... just kidding
hey I have a question for you, was the wires grounding out on the frame or something?
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