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Jennifer
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6/21/2005
20:45:34
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check engine light does not always come on when I turn the key. when it does not come on the truck won't start!! when it does come on ocationally the truck starts right up. what could be causing this?
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Curtis B
Dodge Dakota
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6/21/2005
21:10:52
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What year, model do you have? .. none of the dash light are coming on?
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uh jenny?
Dodge Dakota
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6/22/2005
17:14:11
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your computer is dieing or it has a bad electrical connection.
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Jennifer
Dodge Dakota
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6/22/2005
18:36:24
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the truck is a 1995 v6. all of the other dash lights are on. i have changed cap, rotor, wires, plugs and coil still nothing.i also checked the bulb and fuse both are ok. is there any way to check the computer?
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TomG.
Dodge Dakota
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6/23/2005
09:05:39
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I just bought a 2001 3.9 Quad Cab. Drove it home 500 miles, have driven it all around for 4 days with no problem. I changed the oil last night and this morning it wouldn't crank. It just clicked like a dead battery even though the lights still came on. I jumped it and it would crank, but when I let off on the throttle it died. Took jumper off and it would still crank, but would die when I let off each time. Also, the first time, I had to push the throttle to get it to start. I don't believe I should have to do that.
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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6/23/2005
09:59:26
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tom have your battery load tested. a weak battery may start the truck but, it will cause some problems such as you mentioned.
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TomG.
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6/23/2005
11:59:48
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daddio,
Thanks, I'll do that. The guy I bought it from removed a stereo system and installed another before I got it. I'm thinking there is something draining the battery slowly from this.
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TomG.
Dodge Dakota
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6/23/2005
15:46:03
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daddio,
You hit it. The battery was shot. Turns out it was the original from 2001. A new one took care of it. Thanks, TG
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daddio
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6/23/2005
16:13:13
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glad to hear it. i am waiting for mine to give up the ghost. it's the orig '00 battery. but 5-1/2yrs and 1 front end collision and it's still kickin'.(knocks on wood)
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TomG.
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6/23/2005
17:21:09
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Hey daddio,
You did so well with the last problem, I've got another one for you. The righthand cruise control (Accel/Coast/Cancel) button is loose. There is a bolt behind the steering wheel in line with this item, but it's tight. Any idea how to tighten this up? Functionally,it still works. Lefthand side is ok.
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94 sport 4X4
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6/23/2005
17:40:57
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Jennifer,
Look under the hood,on the right hand side,along the fender, you will see the power distribution box.There is a large bundle of wires all taped up that leads from the box back to the firewall.Where it goes under the w/w fluid jug there might be a corroded wire to the computer.Break open the bundle carefully and see if there is any green corrosion.It will be a thicker red wire,If there is you have to clean it and either solder it or reconnect it with an electrical connector,then tape it up real good to keep moisture out.
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daddio
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6/23/2005
22:35:50
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tomG, i don't think that bolt has anything to do with the cruise buttons.
jennifer, listen to 94 sport^ that splice will cause problems. i think it's one wire splicing into 4 .
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