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jackson
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11/22/2006
09:52:22
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Have you checked the tps?
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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11/22/2006
13:34:47
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if the battery is a couple years old have it load tested. a weak battery will cause the PCM to lose it's idle setting memory.
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Marc K
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7/05/2009
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I have a 2002 Dakota Quad Cab w 3.9 L V6, with 94000 miles. I want to change the Spark Plugs and Wires, but when I look under the hood there is a metal shield around the spark plugs and caps. Is there a special tool needed to change these plugs? I guess I am too old school, i thought I would just remove the caps, use a spark plug wrench and be done with it. I don't want to risk damaging the cap if it requires a tool for removal. Thank you for your help.
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well
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7/05/2009
23:03:07
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Marc here you go,
It is heat shields you are referring to.
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_remove_spark_plug_heat_shield_on_Dodge_trucks
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GB2000
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7/05/2009
23:29:48
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You don't have to remove those heat shields to remove the plugs...your socket will fit down in there. Hint of advice...if you choose to remove them...be careful. Usually you just use a set of vice grips and when you clamp down on them, they release and pop right out...however, I had one that was rusted in so bad it broke off and I barely was able to get it out. Took me HOURS of prying, praying and hammering. Do yourself a favor and don't try to remove them...
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Keith
Dodge Dakota
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6/03/2010
14:12:41
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I just bought a 90 Dakota with a 3.9. Has about 140,000 on it. It sometimes will hesitate and backfire, but only sometimes. It does seem to happen as the rpm’s climb up. I’ve replaced the cap, rotor and fuel filter. Doesn’t seem to be a fuel problem, but I’m not sure of that. If I remove the cap and spray down the inside of the distributor with WD-40 the problem seems to go away for the day. Could the problem be with the pickup coil? I’ve heard they work or they don’t. They usually don’t cause this kind of problem.
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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6/03/2010
15:48:54
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If you only changed the cap and rotor you've only half completed the tune up. Change the plugs and wires.
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Joe Schreiner
Dodge Dakota
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9/11/2010
12:48:25
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I have seen a few people saying it will drive when started after sitting or starting the first time then cutting out. I had a similar problem with my 01 dakota and it turned out to be a bad crank positioning sensor.
costs about 150 to have installed for you.
After replacing i have had no problems
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joe h
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10/05/2010
15:13:33
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i chaneged my water pump and coolent now i have no heat
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Teeth
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10/05/2010
18:24:48
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i chaneged my water pump and coolent now i have no heat.
What the heck did you do! I know you did not change the thermostat,now you are paying the price.
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T.C.
Dodge Dakota
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10/05/2010
19:17:36
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Keith I have to same problem with my 92 dakota though it got so bad that it will stall, and cannot idle. Ive change the pcm three timw with different units changed all the wiring and all the sensors new plugs and distrubator, and checked the codes on it nothing is working pleasse if you find out what is wreong with your truck let me know I need all the help I can get
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ian
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4/05/2011
18:26:42
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New computer, plugs, wires, pick up coil, rotor, cap, battery, auto shutdown relay, throtle position sensor. good fuel pressure. Had same problems now wont even turn over. I put a rag in the gas tank and lit it on fire, that fixed my problem...
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