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thatlinuxkid
Dodge Dakota
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7/08/2005
01:30:05
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I would aprechiate some help here. here are the past 3 days.
'97
3.9
5 speed
jet chip
throttle body spacer
DAY 1- when staring vehicle took longer than normal to start and rev fine.
DAY 2- Same as day 1 only a little more cranks to start and less throttle response
DAY 3- same symtoms THEN
at 12pm after truck sat for 4 hours i tried to start it it turned over fine but it wouldnt start. I beagan giving it gas when statring and it started up but if i leave off gas it wont idel and it shuts off.
I let it sit over night.
DAY 4-
started up normal but seemed slugish. I repalced the throttle position sensor like my OBDII told me too. it seems better but still slugish. If i go in reverse it quit often stalls. or if i rev to a low rpm when it comes down it stalls.
If any one has any ideas or needs information please post.
THANKS-NICK
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KJS
GenIII
7/08/2005
05:48:01
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I would start by checking your battery then check your plugs, plug wires, cap and rotor, then also check you fuel filter, also it's proven that the throttle body spacer does nothing really for the dakotas, but if all else fails change out the jet chip and put the original back in and see if there is any difference.
My truck looks like it was in a knife fight, and lost! http://www.cardomain.com/ride/1275365
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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7/08/2005
12:57:24
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definitely load test battery first. then clean the TB/IAC. then reset PCM. do the free/cheap stuff first before you start throwing money at it.
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thatlinuxkid
Dodge Dakota
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7/08/2005
18:43:27
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Thanks for the tips but that requires a lot of messing around and a lot of money to replace parts that might not be broken.
Does any one have a order you think i should go throught to find the problem.
Would it be worth going to a shop, or will theyt just guess and check too.
Thanks-NICK
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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7/11/2005
08:40:58
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load testing the battery is free at any auto zone. you can clean the TB/IAC yourself for a $5 can of cleaner and a $20 haynes manual. reset the pcm is free. that's not a lot of money or time.
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schmidtmike
Dodge Dakota
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7/11/2005
18:24:03
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Two words : vacuum leak.
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mike from t.o
Dodge Dakota
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7/19/2005
18:02:25
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try your egr valve i had the same symptoms and that cleared it right up
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93dak4x4
Dodge Dakota
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7/19/2005
19:19:44
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97 model year should not have an egr valve.
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Scott S
Dodge Dakota
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7/19/2005
22:55:02
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How do you find vacume leaks?? I have a 96 DAV 3.9L V 6
Thanks!
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JAKE
Dodge Dakota
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7/20/2005
10:55:35
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One way to find vacuum leaks is to take a propane torch,remove the tip and slid a piece of vacuum hose on the tube. With the engine at idle, crack the valve so there is only a small amount of propane and run the hose around the connections and lines. If there is a leak, the idle speed will change almost instantly. Don't worry, the amount of propane your using small and you won't blow yourself up.
This may help also...
http://asashop.org/autoinc/may/TECH2TEC.HTM
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