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sean98dak
Dodge Dakota
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11/26/2004
03:28:43
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 Subject: Truck won't stay running after it starts
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Sometimes when I go out to leave, I start up my truck and it just quits. Its not the battery, becasue my CD player still stays running. But the weird part is, is it will start up and work fine for like two days, then it won't stay running, and i have to keep starting it as i stop. (noting, this is a 1998 Sport 5 speed) Thanks alot anyone who helps!
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Kowalski
GenIII
11/26/2004
08:17:26
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It could still be the batery, PCM is likely much more sensitive to low voltage than your CD player. Could also be TB needs to come off for a good cleaning; or might need a tune up.
Lead, follow, or get out of the way
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J and J Auto
GenII
11/26/2004
11:59:25
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A scan would be the best way to check out all the
sensors.
Try cleaning the IAC idle air control back of
throttle body #20 or #25 torx bit
Spray with carb cleaner and be sure to check the
seat in the body for dirt and carbon buildup
Larry
J&J Auto
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sean98dak
Dodge Dakota
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11/26/2004
12:02:41
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Thanks for your replies, but how do i do that? I don't know much, and I am only 16.
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Wadak
GenIII
11/26/2004
23:52:29
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sean98dak,
You might to spend 20.00 dollars on a chilton or Haynes manual for your year of truck. It will give you the information you need remove and replace. Also you can use the search function
on this board.
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wadak
GenIII
11/26/2004
23:57:34
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sean
Check here:
http://www.dodgedakota.net/boards/gen/7624.html
http://www.dodgedakota.net/boards/gen/12119.html
Both these links describe the process of r&r and cleaning. Good luck and report back what you have solved the problem.
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Pat
Dodge Dakota
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11/29/2004
16:31:25
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Had the same problem with my '98 Dakota. Found that a squirrell had made the top of the engine his home. And when he got a little hungry he helped himself to the rubber caps on the side of the intake manifold. Replaced the caps and haven't had any more problem with running.
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kevin
Dodge Dakota
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12/26/2004
21:56:56
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I had a similar problem with my 1996 Magnum 3.9 V6. Turned out to be the IAC valve..I cleaned it and the port, but the valve itself was no good. It costs under $40 from O'Reilly's and the one I got there is a Borg-Warner made unit. Unfortunately, I don't really think there's a way to check that valve..but if you got $40 lyin around and want to try it, it certainly won't hurt.
Kevin
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