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Breezer
Dodge Dakota
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7/17/2003
13:48:25
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 Subject: Difference in Truck Years
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What is the difference in the 1999 and the 2000 dak? I wanted to get a Haynes manual for my 2000, but they only sold manuals covering daks up to 1999. Is there that much difference between the two yrs?
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JasonB
Dodge Dakota
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7/17/2003
15:16:28
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I think the 2000 model year is the "face-lift" year. Some of the trim and upholstery is different. Some of the body electronics will be different (wipers, lighting, etc). Drive-line components remained the same.
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nate
Dodge Dakota
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7/17/2003
15:31:01
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they also changed some things in the wiring harnesses - you will find the '99 book helpful, but dont try to trace wires in a '00 - present based on the colors stated in the 97-99. You will end up confused, driving a truck with random electrical components off whack.
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01Motorsport
Dodge Dakota
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7/17/2003
21:25:44
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I think that drivetrain was the main reason for repair manuals only up through 1999. That was the last of the 5.2 V-8's. The 4.7 came out in 2000, and they are dragging their feet featuring the new engine.
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JasonB
Dodge Dakota
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7/18/2003
17:16:18
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01Motorsport...you are right dude. That is the first year of the 4.7L engine and 45RFE transmission in the Dakota. I forgot all about that. They were used first in 1999 in Jeep Grand Cherokee's.
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doug4.7
Dodge Dakota
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7/19/2003
15:01:09
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Get the Dodge manual for your truck. It is DETAILED. Anything you want to do with the truck will be easier with the manual. It is a bit $$$, but I think it is worth the cost.
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01Motorsport
Dodge Dakota
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7/19/2003
17:06:31
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doug4.7 is right. If you plan to keep the truck long term, you can't beat the factory manual.
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