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Lyle
Dodge Dakota
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2/24/2002
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I have a '98 Dakota with a 318 V8. I came home last night left the interior lights on. Tried to start it this morning and it seemed like the battery was dead. I jumped it and only after stepping on the gas would it stay running but immediatly after letting off the gas it would stop running. I put a home brew cold air kit on it and I'm wondering if that has something to do with it?
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CW
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2/24/2002
21:31:01
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Reset the computer and charge up the battery. Will be good after that.
2001 RC 4.7 5sp 9.25" 3.92 LSD
Ported 68mm throttle body, IAT adjuster, 3" flowmaster cat back, TPS @ .76V, 4" cold air, Roadmaster active suspention, Removed Third cat. Electric fan Convertion, HO cams installed.
Working on adjustable fuel pressure with return.
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HSKR
Dodge Dakota
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2/25/2002
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Did you take it out and drive it after jump starting it?? If so, I woudl say take the battery in to get checked. If it's the stock battery, they are notorious for just dying with no warning. Left many a people stranded. It happened to me. Get a good replacement and have no more problems.
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scat pack
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2/25/2002
16:30:46
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Had same problem leaving truck for almost a week X-mas time - compass style radar detector ran it down - put a good charge on it, but it would die at idle. Didn't know about resetting computer, just drove it a bit and it straightened out. Anyone know an easy way to make aux. power work with ignition switch ? Salesman said there's a way to do this on minivans but not Dak.
2K RC 4.7 4x4
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Lyle
Dodge Dakota
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2/26/2002
14:25:01
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The Dodge Dealer said that I wore the battery out by leaving the lights on then the cold weather froze the battery up and cracked it up. New battery and all should be well.
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Crusty
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2/26/2002
17:16:05
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Lyle how much that battery set you back? HAHAH you know who this is? You wire your fog lights yet? And take out that flap Chase told you about.
later
2002 CC 4x4 4.7L 5spd 3.55 LSD
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linda
Dodge Dakota
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2/01/2004
09:58:06
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1996 dodge ram 1500 4x4 won't start, its been real cold, changed oil and spark plugs, just cranks and acts like it wants to start but doesn't
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Greg
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2/01/2004
15:10:42
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Linda, you've probably got some water in your fuel which is very noticable in the colder wheather... Try flooring it out and see if it won't start then... You may have to keep it reved a little after it starts to keep it running... If it still doesn't start, can you hear a noise like your fuel pump running when you turn your ignition on??? May be your fuel pump agoin or just plain froze up :// Hope this will help some...
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phill winger
Dodge Dakota
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3/06/2004
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I have a 92 Dakota, all stock. The timing jumped at 161,101 miles. So I had it towed home and did all the work needed including {02 sensor,crankshaft sensor,plugs,wires,cap,rotor button,coil,s.b.e.c.c. level 2-comp.,stator,distributor, and exhaust. For some reason I only get intermitten fire.
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Rob C
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3/06/2004
18:17:16
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Phill, I hate to tell you this but, with 161K miles and your timing jumped, you've probably got a severly worn or broken timing sprocket. You should change it out with a double roller set. You're going to need to remove the whole front end of the engine then line up the crank and camshaft marks. Good luck!
BTW, the stock nylon toothed sprockets are notorious for doing this at high mileage.
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danny
Dodge Dakota
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7/10/2005
16:29:50
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My 01 dodge 4x4 won't start. I was told my crankshaft sensor was out. I was told it was several different places, but i cannot find it.
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conri
Dodge Dakota
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11/06/2005
09:54:32
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I have a 97 318 dakota. Battery went dead after fixing that now it won't idle. What is the procedure in resetting the computer?
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TexasTodd
Dodge Dakota
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11/06/2005
17:25:47
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1. Charge battery
2. remove Negative terminal
3. turn the key like you're trying to start it. This resets the capacitors.
4. re-install neg. battery cable.
5. Try and start it. remember, It may run rough for a short time while it relearns the bascis.
Good luck.
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ucimaplaya2
Dodge Dakota
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11/07/2005
15:38:23
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Danny I take it you must have a 4.7, apparently its on the right rear side of the engine right above the starter. It looks like there is just one mounting bolt.
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ucimaplaya2
Dodge Dakota
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11/07/2005
15:41:12
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Actually Danny if its a 3.9 its almost in the exact same place but I think it has 2 mounting bolts.
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danny
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11/07/2005
17:07:56
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Thanks, I've been looking for the sensor since July - I knew you guys would come through for me !
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sfrey
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8/21/2009
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i have a 1996 dodge dakota with the 318,a week ago i i drove thru a water puddle,a mile up the road it stalled,and now it just cranks but it wont start,its getting air fuel and spark but not the greatest.pulled the plugs to check the compression and you could smell the fuel in the cylinders.so i changed the crankshaft position sensor,Ignition Pickup,cap and rotor and it still wont start.
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STS
Dodge Dakota
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8/21/2009
15:42:00
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Just what is the function of the shaft sensor? I had one to also go out and my truck hasn't been running since.
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joey8669
Dodge Dakota
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5/22/2010
09:51:53
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i changed my trans in my 96 ram 4X4 now cranks-no start fuses fuel pumpgood-nospark power to coilis only.03 volts when cranking,0.08 wenturn key crank pos sensor reads 2.67-2.79v wen cranking
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Jamel Morelan
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6/30/2010
09:49:14
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2006, 68000 miles still a new truck wont start. change battery starter and alternator dont know whats wrong
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yea
Dodge Dakota
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6/30/2010
13:04:30
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Jamel what engine in this truck?
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