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dallavr6
Dodge Dakota
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5/07/2009
12:47:01
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 Subject: 3.9 Won't start in fog, rain or humidity
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Why does it not start when it gets humid out or when it rains or is foggy what is the cause and how can i fix this please help need to fix asap
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daddio
Dodge Dakota
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5/07/2009
13:08:13
| RE: 3.9 Won't start in fog, rain or humidity
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Could be a crack in the distributor cap or bad plug wires. When it does start try using a spray bottle filled with water and spray the cap and wires and see if it starts to miss.
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Dodge Dakota
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5/08/2009
08:20:06
| RE: 3.9 Won't start in fog, rain or humidity
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Check the coil - where the wires and coil wire connect , clean it up , may need new spark plug
and coil wires.
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well
Dodge Dakota
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5/09/2009
19:58:51
| RE: 3.9 Won't start in fog, rain or humidity
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any update for us?
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scott
Dodge Dakota
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5/10/2009
16:52:44
| RE: 3.9 Won't start in fog, rain or humidity
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I had the same problem, until I put in a optium battery. I also instaled high end battery terminals. commonly used for high power audio equipment.. starts like a new vehical.. 1997 dakota..
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dallavr6
Dodge Dakota
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5/11/2009
17:59:16
| RE: 3.9 Won't start in fog, rain or humidity
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i replaced the distributor housing and rotor and changed all the plugs the plug by the master cylinder was a cock anyway seems to run fine now no problems knock on wood but we shall see i hope it was what i fixed i also put a small bead of silicone on the bottom of the cap before install....cool
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year
Dodge Dakota
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5/11/2009
22:36:36
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come on tell us the year!!
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IntenseDak
Dodge Dakota
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5/20/2009
22:57:49
| RE: 3.9 Won't start in fog, rain or humidity
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I still have the same problem. Just had a motor put into my '98 and used a SuperChips the next day. It then started to act the same way and I thought I screwed up. But now I know longer have the programing installed and when they installed the engine I gave them EVERYTHING for a tune-up, so I knew that that was not the problem. This past winter the truck sat for 90 days and I would run it every few days to make sure it was ok. I have a red top Optima and the battery actually died and froze. So, long story short, I still have the problem. Some times when I start it it will start and then sputter and die. Then I noticed that when it does the stereo pretty much shuts off, so I'm pretty sure it's the battery. I'm thinking they may have sat it on the concrete floor when they swapped the motor, which is a big no-no. If it continues you may want to change your battery.
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brian07890
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6/07/2009
18:40:12
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I am buying a 92 from a friend for $500. the only problem it has at about 180k is that for the past few months it will not completely turn over only after raining. worth the investment? is something flooding or what?
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CJS
Dodge Dakota
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6/08/2009
09:27:47
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Change your plugs, wires, cap, rotor. Parts will cost you around $50
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Country
Dodge Dakota
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6/08/2009
13:05:35
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I had a simular issue with my 90 dakota. Seemed to always have problem when it was wet out. After taking it to many "experts" I ended up replacing the "HAL" thingy in the bottom of the distributor. I believe it cost under $50. Was a VERY frustrating problem.
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