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kalei
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8/20/2007
20:35:46
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truck wont start was running sluggish had all the lights on dash on but replaced the rear speed sensor seemed to clear up lights on dash prob but at times seemed transmission was hesitating should i also do the sensor on the trans too but now cant even get a click on the starter should i replace the starter relay for i hate to go thru the task of replacing the starter and thats not it besides all my life ive owned chevys and engine work is nothin never worked on a dodge before any help would be appreciated
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moe
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8/20/2007
23:25:08
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maybe the under hood wire splice
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DonGenII
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8/21/2007
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Engines are engines! You say the dash was all light up,lite up, lit up (not sure which is correct). Now starter won't turn over. How about checking battery(could be the alternator went bad). What is you mileage? You can take the alternator to any number of parts stores for a free check of it. Remember start with the basics and the work up from there. If you engine turns over but doesn't start running make sure you are getting fuel ( smell inside the throttle body) .
I should listen to my own advice. Check the battery cable connections first! LOL
Good Luck
Don
94 v-6 190k miles no mods , original clutch(not much longer) and alt. And a lot of rust! LOL
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kalei
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8/21/2007
10:20:44
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ok first of all as for the lights on dash i had abs,brake,check engine on until i came here and got the tip to replace the rear speed sensor everything was ok. Then engine light came back on and here i was traveling @ 65mph and she began slowing down on her own i released the pedal and accelerated again and she would resume speed but that would go on for about 5 miles the she would be fine . after i parked her the last time i went back to leave and there is nothing no click to indicate it is my starter but yet all my buzzards are going off i have lights{head} even tried a different battery i will try the alternator . i definately want to go basic before major and yes alot of rust lol shes like me thats why i love her. as for mileage 211203 they had put a new motor in 2 years ago ive only had her 1 year ill try your tips one thing i did notice when i popped her hood is there was a wire that came from the negative post on the battery that had broke it was attached to the body{i guess it the body} which i take to be a ground i just wrapped it around the screw and screwed it back into the hole{i know i need to put another one}ialso was thinking since shes so old and i live in texas where weve had alot of rain and now big pot holes that ive hit before seeing them maybe a wire broke from the starter but someone told me the starter is on the driver side chevys been on the passenger is this right
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daddio
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8/21/2007
10:41:36
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could be the infamous #115 splice. in the wiring harness about 6-8 inches below the PDC(power distribution Center) unwrap the tape. there is a factory splice of (i think) 3 wires into one. if that splice looks corroded redo it.
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shadetree
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8/21/2007
11:49:36
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It also could be something simple like a defective neutral saftey switch. Perhaps its reading wrong thinking its still in drive or something.
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kalei
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8/21/2007
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ok ive located the splice and yes very corroded cant get to the parts store to get any splicing clips dont want to just gather wires and tape want to do this right but ill let yall know when i get it done hope it works thanks for all the help
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daddio
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8/21/2007
12:53:20
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best thing would be to solder that splice and tape it up good. you shouldn't have to worry about it after that.
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kalei
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8/25/2007
09:53:50
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ok finally quit raining and was able to fix the splice still nothing i and now left with having to take the starter off as i mentioned before ive done chevys but never dodge i got under and see the exaust pipe is in my way i am assuming i have to drop it down i have the kids dad in the home sometimes but he doesnt seem to care if i have transportation or not guess this way i might "need" him well my tool bag isnt much but i think ive found all the tools i need to do this task must invest on payday in a full metric set but for now i could really use some help ive seen yall give step-by-step info on doing tasks so if someone could help out this hawaiian whose somehow ended up in the middle of this hot texas state i would really appreciate it thanks
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dakota49
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8/26/2007
19:23:52
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According to my Haynes Manual, it says to remove the ground battery cable first, then disconnect the steering shaft coupling from thesteering gear and position the shaft out of the way, then remove the mounting bolts/nuts for the starter then move the starter forward and up. Mine is an 88, and I did this before,but I never removed the steering shaft I just twisted the starter around until I could get it out. I have a four wheel drive to make matters worst, but I did get it out and back in without too much trouble, but a 94 might be a bit harder to do.
Good Luck,
88 3.9 5 speed 4X4
Dakota49
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kalei
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8/27/2007
06:23:19
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ok guys after having more rain spells its given me time to think above someone mentioned a defective neutral safety switch and my son came in and said he was leaning on the truck and it was moving went at least 5 feet so i cant help but think maybe it is something so simple as this also while i was under the truck i noticed something coming out from the transmission there is like this long rod ill try to discribe it it has what looks like u shape pieces and it ends on a sort of hook but it wasnt even on just hanging i did put it back in but not even sure what it is maybe something to do with the shifting wish i could draw it here any how im gonna try the switch
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kalei
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8/27/2007
08:36:48
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was looking in owners manual and cant seem to find the neutral safety switch
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kalei
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8/27/2007
15:28:25
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oh wow what luck i had mentioned that there was some sort of rod coming out from the transmission and was just hanging there well seems it was the shifting rod and when i put it back it started seems the truck was in drive when it came off i am so relieved not a major a mechanic in town wired it up so i can get thru to friday when i can buy a new one thanks for all yalls help
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selhost
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6/18/2014
00:03:32
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I have a 3.9.v6. Had idle problems and was
told by the person I bought it from that it
needed a new distributor. Changed it and set
the time. Also put new plugs and wires, fuel
filter on it. It ran worse than beforefor 10 min
or so. now it won't start at all. I need some
help
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Gothicmeth
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6/18/2014
17:31:35
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You Fu*ked Up the injector timing dude, the buses are running, check your route schedule!
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Robert
Dodge Dakota
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6/19/2014
09:45:49
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Does the 1989 v6 3.9 TBI have the infamous #115
splice. If so, where is it located?
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Willie
Dodge Dakota
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6/20/2014
19:17:09
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Under the battery.
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katoson
Dodge Dakota
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8/06/2014
17:53:54
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one day woke up tried to start ye old 94 DD and it wouldn't start. It will start when I connect the hot side and the neutral side on the starter. I don't know if the starter solenoid is bad or neutral Safety switch, hate to have the go around and throw good money after bad. haven't checked the #115 wire yet either. How can you be sure without taking out that dam*d starter? heard it can be a M/F.. new battery, any body got an answer? heard that the #115 wire is under the battery... is that right? thanxz
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Rapper
Dodge Dakota
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8/07/2014
19:46:51
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Junk it dude! But before you do take baseball bat to the windows. Get a good job so you can afford a newer truck...
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shane selhost
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8/29/2014
23:42:11
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it was not my timing it was the coil and the
idle air control motor. runs great now.
didn't even have to ride the bus
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