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4/12/2006
18:00:12
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 Subject: Anyone know of a good cliff...?
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I have a 2002 Dakota Quad Cab, V6 engine, with 81,000 miles, never had an engine light/code appear. I've recently had intermittent problems with engine stalling while 1)driving (dangerous!!), 2)putting into gear, and 3) at stoplights.
I've also had problems with the truck backfiring or "missing" while driving, usually at 65 mph; the truck jolts forward, so I deccelerate, only to have it "miss" again when I reach a high speed. The spedometer doesn't seem to reflect my actual speed, because it feels like I'm going slower; the truck moves sluggishly. This happens after driving for about 25 minutes. This also is an intermittent issue.
I did a fuel system cleaner and used premium gas, but I continued having problems.
Finally took the truck to a dealership a few weeks ago. They cleaned the throttle body and replaced the oil pan gasket. They also did a tune-up.
Truck ran fine for almost a week before I experienced the same stalling problem. Took it back to the dealership last week. They were able to duplicate the stall, and this time said it was the crank sensor, which they replaced.
This week, the truck hasn't stalled. But while idling, the engine sounds like it's ABOUT to stall. My engine does not feel/sound right to me; I think it runs rougher and louder, with a more "rolling" sound, as if it's on the brink of stalling. Also, it is still backfiring, all under the same circumstances as noted above. It sits at 500 rpms while idling, but maybe it always did that and I never noticed.
Basically, I'm out of ideas (and money!) as to what could be wrong. I've put $1,000 into my truck in one month, which is irritating since it's only four years old and the problem still isn't fixed. I am not confident in the truck's performance; I am afraid to drive it! Any suggestions as to what could be wrong, or what I could do, would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Brittany
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