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OKC Dakota
Dodge Dakota
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7/28/2004
21:37:56
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 Subject: Starting problems
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Hey guys, new to the board and need some help...I've got a 97 dakota with a 3.9 V6, well, i'm having problems with it starting, at first, I thought it was the battery but tried jumping it and it still wouldn't start....if I give it gas, it will start, but as soon as you let off the pedal, it dies again....acts like its not gettin any juice....does this sound familiar to anybody? I thought it was a filter or pump problem, but after reading a few of the posts on here, I'm kinda lost....need help please!!!
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GB2000
GenIII
7/28/2004
21:49:25
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Try replacing the battery...a bad battery will make it do all sorts of weird things.
Josh
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OKC Dakota
Dodge Dakota
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7/29/2004
00:00:58
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I just did....got a new battery in there and she started right up....hopefully in the morning, she'll fire up again......thanks for the response.
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J and J Auto
GenII
7/29/2004
01:22:36
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Check your TPS throttle position sensor drivers
side of TB center wire and ground should read
.3 to .7 key on engine off go up when throttle
is opend and always return to low volts
IAC idle air control back of TB if this is not
lifting off the seat it will do exactly what you
described,
#20 or #25 torx bit remove and clean with carb
cleaner also spray out the seat it goes in do not
pull push or twist the valve
if that dont cure it replace it this needs to be
open off the seat to start if its not you will
have to hold gas pedal down a little to start
Larry
J&J Auto
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OKC Dakota
Dodge Dakota
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7/29/2004
02:01:34
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Thanks JandJ...I'm definately gonna look at that...I really appreciate the help guys.
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dodge dakota
Dodge Dakota
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7/30/2004
00:24:34
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your converter could be cloged.
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wadak
GenIII
7/30/2004
19:45:53
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Check for possible vacume hoses that may have come loose, sometimes this will cause it to die if you let off the gas pedal. The other suggestions are good to check. Go for the obvious stuff, first. Give the engine compartment a good visual check, then do what Larry suggests.
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