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Dodge Dakota
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6/12/2007
22:34:12
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I've got a '93 Dakota that was in a crash. It still ran after it smashed the front end on the left side, so I'm thinking it still can.
Unfortunately now it doesn't... I can get it started, but only by shorting out the starter motor and putting gas directly in the motor. After it eats up the gas (5-10 seconds), it stops.
I'm thinking fuel pump, but I thought I'd ask if anyone has any other ideas, or things I should be looking for. I'm a newbie to trucks & mechanics, so any help would be appreciated!!
Thanks!
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Curly
Dodge Dakota
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6/13/2007
04:38:03
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easy to find out if its the pump
check fuel pressure
#2 that year truck and also the fact it was hit left front i'd check the all too famous under hood wire splice
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Dodge Dakota
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6/13/2007
11:20:52
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Thanks Curly! I checked the pressure last night, but got nothin'. So I took the gas tank out and will try and test the voltage.
All too famous under hood wire splice you say? How does one go about finding/checking that? I think I remember reading a post about it so I'll look it up.
Thanks again!
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Dodge Dakota
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6/14/2007
15:28:05
|  RE: '93 Dakota won't run...
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Ok, so I've tried to find out where/how to test for volage on the fuel pump, but I can't seem to find any information.
Can anybody tell me how I do this? Keep in mind I'm a noob...
Thanks guys!!! :D
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Curly
Dodge Dakota
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6/14/2007
19:45:16
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wire splice i can help you with
under hood drivers side inner fender
youll find a fuse an relay box
black
remove it
wire harness behind is all taped together
remove tape check for 3 wires spliced together
i believe red an white ones
the splice gets all cruded
cut it out an redo splice
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Kowalski
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6/15/2007
16:36:16
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Some vehicles have a fuel shutdown that can activate in a crash, with a reset - but not sure if yours has that or not.
Lead, follow, or get out of the way
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Dodge Dakota
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6/15/2007
16:51:33
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Thanks Kowalski,
I've read that too, but I haven't been able to find out if this year/model has one. :( I've heard that some are under the driver's seat so I'll have to take a look next week and see if I can find anything.
Any chance you might know how to test for voltage at the fuel pump? ie: which pins??
Thanks!
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