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Steven
Dodge Dakota
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12/13/2012
22:47:51
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 Subject: Dies after starting
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1993 Dodge Dakota
3.9L v6
Automatic
2wd
about 167,000 miles
This problem started today and has me concerned. I start my truck and it dies 2 seconds later. I don't even have time to shift out of park. Also, my tachometer has stopped working too. Is this the crankshaft position sensor?
I can keep it running by giving it gas. I don't know if that makes a difference.
It doesn't matter if the engine is cold or hot. I drove it for 30 minutes today, parked the truck and turned it off and then turned it back on and did the same thing.
Thanks for any help,
Steven
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Mark
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12/14/2012
08:28:08
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Idle Air Control Valve?
Its a cheap part and only takes a plug and two or three screws to install. It goes in the back of the throttle body.
-Mark Hryckiewicz
1993 Sport RC SB 5.2L Auto
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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12/14/2012
13:07:00
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First and foremost, always check for stored codes first. Even if the CEL is not lit. Could be a few things, IAC, the infamous splice, CKP?
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Steven
Dodge Dakota
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12/14/2012
20:19:19
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I don't have any stored codes, but I'm sure I fixed the problem.
I figured it was the pvc valve so I bought a new one and when I went to replace it I discovered the hose was cracked badly. I've replaced it and it's been working good so far. I'm ok spending $5 on that!
Thanks for the tips though, I do appreciate them.
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Mark
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12/15/2012
10:00:59
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Good thing we have those super useful PCV valves. What would we ever do without those necessary functions!
-Mark Hryckiewicz
1993 Sport RC SB 5.2L Auto
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