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John S.
Dodge Dakota
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3/29/2002
16:04:03
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 Subject: check engine code #52 HELP!
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Hey all,
I have a '97 dakota sport that is running very badly- misfiring and losing power.
The code reads: "A rich air/fuel mixture has been indicated by an abnormally lean correction factor"
Does anyone know where I should start looking? Thanks a lot for the help- i need it.
-John
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John S.
Dodge Dakota
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3/29/2002
21:39:11
| RE: check engine code #52 HELP!
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Okay- the problem went away- for now anyways. My check engine light is still on though.
I replaced the plugs and cleaned cap/rotor. Truck ran better- but still ran rough.
Tonight: replaced cap and rotor, seems to idle much better.
Next step if nothing improves: Fuel filter
Let me know what u guys think, thanks everyone,
-John
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John S.
Dodge Dakota
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3/30/2002
09:46:23
| RE: check engine code #52 HELP!
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Well I figured out the filter is in the tank so that kinda eliminates doing that, for right now anyways.
Any other ideas whats up with this thing?
-John
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DakotaDan
GenIII
3/30/2002
09:55:41
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would the Oxygen sensor cause it, I think it is part of the circuit in determining air/fuel ?
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John S.
Dodge Dakota
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3/30/2002
09:58:33
| RE: check engine code #52 HELP!
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Thats my next guess. How many o2 sensors are there? How much money?
I couldnt even make it up a hill yesterday the truck was running so bad, had to back down it and finally i got it up to 10 mph, bucking the whole way up the hill. This is how it was running yesterday.
Thank u for the reply.
-John
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John S.
Dodge Dakota
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3/30/2002
10:04:25
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Well i just called around the best price on an 02 sensor is $60 bucks, and theres 2 of them.
How can i test the old ones? On my volvo all u need to do is check to see if the correct voltage is being given out during operation.
Anyone?
Thanks
-John
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DakotaDan
GenIII
3/30/2002
10:06:25
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It depends on the year of truck some have as many as 3
Also did you clean the Throttle Body & IAC Solenoid?
Have you been to
http://www.speedtweaks.net/
then click on Tips and Tricks at the side, you should find some help there.
Dan
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DakotaDan
GenIII
3/30/2002
10:07:57
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SPEEDTWEAKS WEB SITE
O2 Sensor Replacement:
The O2 sensor(s) on your vehicle are designed to sense Oxygen in the exhaust stream. When they sense too much "air", they richen up the mixture and when the don't sense enough "air", they lean out the fuel mixture. Under normal conditions, they should last you 60-80K miles. However, we all drive in varying traffic conditions so the life of the O2 sensor is diminished. We recommend that you change the O2 sensor(s) every 60K miles to keep your engine running in optimal condition. (This includes the regular service intervals and tune-up schedules.)
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John S.
Dodge Dakota
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3/30/2002
10:19:55
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thanks for the help, how do I clean the IAC Selinode? (spelling)
Thanks again, this is a great help
-John
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John S.
Dodge Dakota
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3/30/2002
10:24:55
| RE: check engine code #52 HELP!
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K i just read on http://www.speedtweaks.net/
the proceedure, not sure if this would create my problem or not.
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DakotaDan
GenIII
3/30/2002
10:32:26
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Another good site
http://www.fast4x4.net/
Good luck
Dan
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