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George
Dodge Dakota
10/31/2001
08:28:26
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 Subject: codes from 97 check engine light ?
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Ive got a 97 RC 2wd v6 5 spd Dakota, and its been misfiring lately. I pulled the codes off the computer, and it says 12, then 43, then the check engine light blinks 3 times, then 43 again, then the check engine light blinks once, then 55, then the check engine light blinks 6 times....
Does anybody know what the blinking light means?
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bernd
*GenIII*
 
10/31/2001
08:45:00
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P-0300 Multiple Cylinder Mis-Fire
(Trouble Code #43)
SYMPTOM LIST
P-0300 MULTIPLE CYLINDER MIS-FIRE
TEST NOTE:
All symptoms listed above are diagnosed using the same tests. The title for the tests will be P-0300 MULTIPLE CYLINDER MIS-FIRE.
WHEN MONITORED
With the engine running, after successfully performing a crank sensor learn.
SET CONDITION
When more than a 2% misfire rate is measured during two trips, or with a 10% to 30% misfire rate during one trip.
POSSIBLE CAUSES
Mis-fire does not reoccur
Other possible causes for mis-fire
Cam, crank, valve timing, or vacuum problem
Electronic ignition coil output low
Engine mechanical problem
Secondary ignition pattern irregular
Fuel contamination
Fuel pressure leak down out of specification
Fuel pump amperage out of specification
Fuel pump capacity out of specification
Fuel pump pressure out of specification
Code "12": Battery Disconnect (At some point within the last 50 cycles, you disconnected the battery.)
Code "55": End of diagnostics
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT - V6
Supercharged @ 10# w/Nitrous
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George
Dodge Dakota
10/31/2001
08:59:29
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Thanks Bernd, now let me lay this information on you:
This started after I filled up with some suspect gas about middle of July. I replaced the 4 month old plugs, and one of them smelled of gas and was black sooty colored. Drove fine, and the light even went out a few times, but it always comes back.
Finally, this morning the truck didnt start.
Do you think my truck has multiple problems?
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Roger Robinson
Dodge Dakota
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11/24/2002
13:45:44
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Hey George... I am having the exact same problem as you, same codes and all in my 97 Ram... I just replaced the plugs, wires, coil, cap, and rotor as well as punched out the converter and still got the 12 and 43 codes. I have an extreme lack of power and the SES light flashes continually... if you've solved your problem, I'd really appreciate your input. Thanks alot, it was nice to see that I wasn't the only one going crazy.
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