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Walter
Dodge Dakota
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8/29/2005
09:11:37
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Ok heres my problem. I have a 2001 Quad Cab 3.9L V6 automatic and I am getting some engine rev and shift sputtering. The thing is its only doing it when I refuel. Yesterday I was down below an 1/8 and my light come on and today it was driving fine, like new. I went and got gas and now its doing the same thing again. It seems like its trying to shift and its reving up and Im losing power like its clogged somewhere. I tried changing the plugs, oil, air filter, fuel injector cleaner, fuel line antifreeze nothing is working. Anyone got any ideas? Someone said it might be my fuel pump but I only have 64,000 miles+. Also my tire treads are low and I need an alignment but I dont think that would cause this.
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8/29/2005
09:42:19
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Sounds like water in your [ new gas ] ,
as you describe , it does it after fill-up ?
Get some gas-line anti-freeze , methyl hydrate.
If fuel pump was acting up it would be at
1/8 tank , or anything below say 1/4 tank.
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Walter
Dodge Dakota
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8/29/2005
15:43:44
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Hey ? did you even read the post? I said I put gas line antifreeze in and that at an 1/8 it drives fine. Wheres the help?
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Joe M.
Dodge Dakota
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8/29/2005
17:33:37
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" tried changing the plugs, oil, air filter, fuel injector cleaner, fuel line antifreeze"
1st fuel line anti freeze is minimal at removing water (water remover is best)
"Heat" makes a good one
2nd seems you over looked 1 filter "Fuel filter"
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cuzindoug
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8/29/2005
17:41:15
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Yes, it does sound like fuel filter...the only problem is it is an assembly along with the pressure regulator and pump. Have you tried a pressure check? You can get a fuel pressure gauge from all auto parts stores for about $30. Just attach it to the schader valve on your fuel rail and turn the key on. Should run about 35-45 psi and not drop off after the fuel pump cycles off.
If it ain't broke, fix it til it is.
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Walter
Dodge Dakota
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8/29/2005
22:15:40
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Ok, my other problem is I have limited car knowledge. Where is the fuel filter? How do I change it? and How much is it?
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cuzindoug
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8/29/2005
22:19:47
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Fuel filter is part of the fuel pump module...you have to buy the entire thing. Runs about $200-250 depending where you buy it. It is in the fuel tank.
If it ain't broke, fix it til it is.
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Joe M.
Dodge Dakota
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8/30/2005
08:13:32
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hey thats what we're here for
ask when ya need help
ok 2 ways of getting to it
dropping the tank or unbolting the bed and moving it back a little
however i recomend you get the fuel pressure tested before you go through all this
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Walter
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8/30/2005
21:47:05
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ok, I do have a 1494 code for the engine which is the Leak Detection Pump. Do you think this could be causing the problem. Dodge told me this awhile back and nothing happened but just recently I got these problems.
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Joe M.
Dodge Dakota
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8/31/2005
08:11:31
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walter if you dont get a response on this thread make a new post with that code in the subject line, sorry bud but i cant help with the questions on the codes but we have plenty of guys here that can
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Craig
Dodge Dakota
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9/01/2005
22:57:13
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Can't help you with the code, just going to scold you for letting your truck run so low on gas- not a good idea. Fuel pump will overheat. It is possible you damaged your pump after 60k of running it low, esp if you habitually run it that low.
It could be a clogged sock on your fuel pump, I will assume cuzindoug is right when he says it's integrated on your truck- I've never had one apart. You used to be able to get socks for them though. I thought that there is a fuel filter outside of that, but I cannot find the shop manual for my '04 so I can't help you there.
Can't help you much with the code- I'll ask my dad to look it up tomorrow but I suspect that you will have an asnwer by then anyway. Leak detection could have something to do with the evaporative controls on your truck, but I have very little experience with those kinds of problems.
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Walter
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9/01/2005
23:06:39
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Thanks for the info. I do tend to run it low. Mainly because of $, but now it seems I am really going to pay.
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Joe M.
Dodge Dakota
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9/01/2005
23:16:22
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hey walter i found this.
its a PT forum but the codes cover
All Chrysler vehicles with fuel injection
from 2000 up
http://www.ptcruizer.com/computer-codes.html
scroll down the page
but anyway
"1494 Leak Detection Pump (LDP) pressure switch problem - electrical or the pump itself."
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Walter
Dodge Dakota
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9/01/2005
23:19:02
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Thanks Joe but I already knew that. I was just wondering if anyone knew if that could be causing the problem.
Also does anyone know if my fuel pump is going how long I should drive on it?
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uh Walter?
Dodge Dakota
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9/04/2005
14:16:35
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if you ever said:
Hey ? did you even read the post? I said I put gas line antifreeze in and that at an 1/8 it drives fine. Wheres the help?
or anything of the nasty tone to me you can be sure I would be knockin on your door real soon.
that just aint polite boy,
after the way you responded to "?" I am surprised anyone responded.
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Walter
Dodge Dakota
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9/04/2005
19:25:39
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I really appreciate your input, I'll remember that when you're knocking on my door. Same goes for you because you obviously didnt read it. If the guy read the post he wouldnt have to repeat what I already said and not help me. I do appreciate the helpfulness of the other people who were very helpful in my problem.
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bobbi
Dodge Dakota
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10/21/2005
15:25:39
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Walter- I am having the same problem with my 2002 Dakota...did you ever get the problem resolved. As long as I don't fill the gas tank up all the way it runs ok but still would like to see what you found out.
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Walter
Dodge Dakota
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10/21/2005
22:00:08
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No, I havent fixed it yet and I am still having the same problem. Except I try to keep my tank full or at least not go below 1/4 so I keep the pump from overheating. I just cant afford to fix it yet.
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